The summer is here and this year, more than any other year, as a Leicester student you well and truly deserve a lovely long break, after all of your hard work.
It has not been easy the last year or so, thanks to the COVID19 pandemic, and many Leicester students have found the ‘new normal’ hard to cope with. That’s why, as we look forward to putting things behind us, and the restrictions hopefully ease for good, it’s time to have a summer like nothing before!
So what do you have in store for the summer months? Travel? Catching up with friends and family back home? Getting some much needed R&R? Or perhaps getting a few working hours in to pay off a bit of that overdraft.
Whatever it is you’re doing, make sure to have the most fun possible. Those long summer months are also a great chance to prepare for the next academic year.
Planning, Planning, Planning
To get the combination right, why not set yourself some goals to ensure you get the very most out of your time away from lectures? Prioritise fun and preparation in equal measures. These goals should be ones which will leave you with a real sense of satisfaction that you’re more than ready to take the next academic year by the horns!
Consider the following:
- Planning your budget for the next academic year
- Getting admin tasks out of the way, such as ordering textbooks and having your stationery sorted in advance
- Sorting out your travel passes before the crush
- Clearing and tidying your study space to make it less cluttered and a much easier environment to work in
- Research work experience opportunities and build your skill set
- Discover new learning opportunities
- Organise your wardrobe for next year
- Stock up on any kitchen essentials that you need
- If you know what’s coming up in your studies next year, why not read ahead?
Organise your accommodation
One of the biggest things to plan well in advance is your accommodation for the academic year 21/22. Getting in nice and early to view properties means you’ll have the greatest choice and the best chance of finding a place that’s exactly right for you.
Always view as many properties as you can, make sure to check the accommodation thoroughly for any signs of wear or tear and establish that it is affordable within your budget. Ask plenty of questions, to ensure you find somewhere you’ll be happy in for the coming year.
When thinking about your accommodation, consider things such as the location that you want to be in – what means the most to you to have nearby? This could be public transport links, walking distance to university, being a stone’s throw from the amazing bars and restaurants of Leicester, or there being shopping and leisure facilities close at hand.
Book your viewing
At Westmanor Student Living, we have the best selection of student accommodation in Leicester and would be more than happy to show you around some of the properties which might be right for you.
Get in touch with a member of our friendly team today to book your viewing.