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accommodation, accommodation

One of the main decisions that students have to make when they decide to study at a university? Where to live. A popular option is living on campus, and luckily the University of Essex offers a vibrant on-campus community that provides many advantages for students.

Michael Theodoridis

16 February 2024

5 Essential things to do before moving in

Here are five things to do before you move in that will help you feel more comfortable and confident when you move into your new room on campus.

Accommodation Essex

15 June 2023

Accommodation Essex have made changes to their rental policies in order to be as flexible as possible during the pandemic.

Accommodation Essex

29 September 2020

Our Academic Registrar, Richard Stock, tells us more about how we’re planning to keep you informed throughout the vacation and how we’re doing everything we can to help you succeed.

Richard Stock

03 April 2020

I was scared and didn’t know how to make friends with my flatmates, but I was lucky enough to develop strong friendships with my flatmates.

Gifty Antwi

05 March 2020

How to choose the best accommodation for YOU!

I’m going to share tips, I used to help me pick my first year accommodation, so it can help when you need to pick yours.

Gifty Antwi

24 January 2020

Last Minute Shoppers Guide To Make University Feel Like Home

The accommodation rooms are pretty plain. This gives you the perfect opportunity to make your room yours.

laurensoph

01 September 2017

Accommodation stereotypes: What kind of person lives where!

Which accommodation option would you call home?

dracocristian

27 March 2017

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accommodation, accommodation

Why I love living on campus

5 Essential things to do before moving in

Changes to our campus accommodation policy

Supporting you to succeed

How to become friends with your new flatmates

How to choose the best accommodation for YOU!

Last Minute Shoppers Guide To Make University Feel Like Home

Accommodation stereotypes: What kind of person lives where!