For many first-time students, heading off to university is a great first stab at some independence. And, whether you choose to live in halls, or private rented accommodation, making the right decision on where to stay can have a massive impact on your first year.If...

So, life at university is going swimmingly and you’ve made a good few friends. Perhaps now it’s time to break away from halls and look into sharing a place together, as you head into your second year? Or maybe, you and your mates are just on the hunt for somewhere new...

There’s an age old stereotype surrounding students and the idea that they have to be permanently skint. But there’s no reason why, if you’re about to begin university life, this should apply to you.If you’re pretty savvy about the pennies and follow some of these...

Now, of course, it would be great if all our hard earned cash could be spent on nights out and awesome things to see, do and eat. And, if you’re studying in Leicester, it’s one helluva place to do all of it. But, when it comes to student life, there are a few of the...

It’s a fabulous time to be a student, especially if you’re going to university in one of the great cities of the UK, such as Leicester.  What with all the awesome entertainment, culture, sporting history, nightlife and dining experiences, it’s a chance to make the...

Well the year has almost come to an end and, if you’re a student at one of the Leicester universities, then the Christmas holidays are either already here or only days away!  Are you feeling all Christmassy yet? Perhaps you can’t wait to head home to catch up with...

If you or one of your loved ones has begun student life at Leicester University, or, if they’re hoping for a place there next year, then you might be interested to hear about the university’s long and esteemed history, not to mention how it grew to be the great...

The team here at Westmanor have compiled a list of essential resources that we believe will help all the students of Leicester. We have resources detailing bus routes and locations to bars and clubs to party out at night.TravelBus:St Margaret's Bus StationLeicester...

Massively popular and much anticipated is the phenomenon of Freshers’ Week, a must do for anyone about to start university life.Freshers’ Week, which takes place during the first week of term, initially began as a way to keep students entertained when they arrived to...

It’s never fun to have to traipse miles in the middle of the night to use the loo, that’s possibly why keeping outhouses for their original use went out of fashion pretty quickly.  Ensuite bathrooms are even better, because they’re nearby and easy to make your...

The long hot summer is stretching out ahead of us and if you are a university student you might be looking at an even bigger holiday period than ever before.It’s certainly a good chance to recharge those batteries and have a good rest after all of the studying, so...

If you’ve been in halls during your first year at university, chances are it was a great introduction to uni life, but you might be now looking to spread your wings and move further afield.   Perhaps you want that little bit more independence, to live only with your...