Which of the three accommodation forms for studying in the UK is suitable for you?

For students who cross national boundaries and go to study in Britain alone, in addition to academic pressure, the life challenge of foreign students in non-native language environment is also a big problem. For example, the closest relationship with international students: accommodation for British students. How do British students choose the accommodation that suits them when various forms of accommodation coexist?

First of all, we should make clear the three main forms of study abroad accommodation in Britain: homestay, student accommodation and renting.

1. homestay

Host family is a good choice for young "little international students" who come to Britain to study in high school or under age. Students can pass the school's international

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Apply. At the same time, students can also stay with host families through relevant websites in the UK. What needs to be emphasized here is that applying for a host family needs to meet certain conditions. First of all, underage students must have a guarantor. Secondly, when applying for a host family, you need to check the requirements carefully to avoid unnecessary troubles in the future.

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The average host family provides two meals: breakfast and dinner. Lunch needs to be solved by everyone. Because the host family includes meals, it is also the most expensive of this kind of accommodation in terms of price.

2. Student accommodation

School dormitories can be roughly divided into three types: standard (public toilets and public kitchens), suite (self-contained toilets and public kitchens) and studio (self-contained toilets and self-contained kitchens).

The standard room is the most basic standard room, and the room is equipped with the most basic single bed, desk, chair and wardrobe. But the bathroom and kitchen need to be shared with others. If you share a kitchen, it depends on how your roommate's baby is. After all, a foreigner may be more casual. He/she may use your cooker and "borrow" your hamburger without telling you. * * * Babies who use toilets and toilets should do their own psychological construction, and may have to live a life of "turning a blind eye". Because many facilities are used by * * *, the price of standard rooms is also slightly cheaper.

Suite is the most popular room in China, with its own bathroom and bathtub, but it needs to share the kitchen and living room with friends. The living room will be equipped with a sofa and TV. There will be several stoves in the kitchen, and the refrigerator is also a big refrigerator for home use. Compared with ordinary rooms, Ensuite has more independent bathrooms, which is not only more convenient but also cleaner for babies who prefer private space. To sum up, this is a very cost-effective room.

In addition to the standard independent bedroom, Studio also has an independent bathroom and a private simple kitchenette, which is regarded as a luxurious room in the dormitory and the most comfortable one on campus. The supporting facilities in the bedroom are also everything, such as TV, oven, refrigerator and even private safe. Of course, the price of Studio is also leveraged, which is the most expensive of the three rooms.

3. Private leasing

Generally speaking, most houses in Britain are townhouses or single-family villas in China, which are rented by landlords and managed by intermediary companies. The house looks good from the outside, but the interior is mostly old. Some children's shoes may choose to live with a few friends for cheaper rent or more freedom and warmth. However, there are still many hidden dangers in renting a house off campus. For example, if you encounter a bad landlord, things will not be repaired if they are broken, and there will be no refund when you check out; When you meet a noisy neighbor, you argue next door to your room every day; There are also black-hearted intermediaries who charge a lot of agency fees. Therefore, finding a reliable intermediary and housing is the most important thing for friends to rent a house off campus.

Most of the rent in Britain is calculated by the week, xxx pounds a week. Generally, the dormitory on campus includes bills (all kinds of bills, including water, electricity, internet and gas), and renting outside campus does not include bills. The general formula of monthly rent is: xxx pounds per week multiplied by 52 (there are 52 weeks in a year) and then divided by 12( 12 months).

Then, please remember that in the process of choosing accommodation methods for British students, we must remember the following precautions:

1. In the school dormitory, remember:

(1) Take good care of the key to the school dormitory, and don't try to get another one. English letters on school keys stipulate in British law that any place with locks has no right to copy such keys, which also ensures the safety of dormitories. If the key is lost or damaged, it usually costs about 50 pounds, and the price will vary according to the requirements of each school. Take your key with you when you go to the kitchen.

(2) After the students have booked the dormitory, they will live in the allocated room when they arrive there (random allocation). Some students are not very satisfied with the allocated room and ask to change rooms. Generally speaking, if the dormitory is full, they can't change. Unless someone is willing to change rooms with you, or change accommodation. China students, accustomed to the life of the little emperor and princess at home, demand more than foreign students, which is also a headache for British teachers. Sometimes it is impossible to go out and have a happy life.

(3) Because the security of university dormitories in Britain is relatively high, but the rooms are limited, it is very important to apply for university dormitories first.

2. If you rent a house off campus, remember:

Accommodation in Britain is relatively expensive. Some students plan to rent a house outside in order to save the cost of studying abroad and exercise their living ability. If students have been studying in Britain for a period of time and adapted to the local culture, then choosing sharing will reduce the cost of renting. Generally speaking, renting a private house is cheaper, and you can choose your location, roommate, room type and lease term freely.

When studying in the UK, you should look for a house as early as possible, especially at the peak of returning to school from the end of August to the beginning of June every year 10. It's even harder to find a house in the meantime. Students can find lists or advertisements of houses to be rented from the school accommodation, libraries, bulletin boards and local newspapers, and they can also find suitable houses through the student union of the school or their relatives and friends in the UK.

3. In the host family, remember:

Living with British natives can not only improve everyone's English, but also help students adapt to life in Britain more quickly. Therefore, British host families are also very popular with China students. British host families usually provide breakfast and dinner for students to experience local life in Britain, but this kind of accommodation is generally for undergraduates and preppies.