News flash! Does working part-time affect student finance?
Generally speaking, working a part-time job shouldn’t affect your eligibility for student finance, provided that your job isn’t your only source of income. Keep reading to learn more!
Where to stay in Leicester as a student
Then why not experience our top-location, secure and modern student accommodation in Leicester?
Say hello to our student accommodation in Leicester, 41 Castle Street, aptly named as you’ll find it on Castle Street! Our student accommodation is a stone’s throw away from De Montfort and the University of Leicester.
Living at 41 Castle Street you’ll have access to:
Modern student en-suite bedrooms and kitchens.
Step inside our student rooms, and you’ll see that they’ve been designed to help you make the most of your time at university. They’re super modern, light and welcoming with plenty of storage and study space. We include free Wi-Fi (up to 100Mb shared) and contents insurance with your rent.
As you explore your student accommodation in Leicester, you’ll find lots of little luxuries like high-tech kitchens complete with dishwashers and iron & ironing boards, that will make your stay at 41 Castle Street that little bit more special and hassle-free.
A permanent onsite team.
With Host you’ll always find a member of our team on Reception. They’ll be there to greet you, have a chat and resolve any of those niggling problems. Make use of our free parcel service. Where we’ll collect your parcel from the courier and store it at reception until you’re back from uni. Meaning you’ll never have to worry about missing the Hermes guy. We’ll even drop you an email when the parcel arrives. And should any issues occur we have a dedicated maintenance team to get those issues fixed straight away.
Secure Access.
Electronic door systems, intercoms and 24/7 CCTV ensure everyone who lives with us at 41 Castle Street are safe and secure.
How to make friends as a student in Leicester.
Our student accommodation in Leicester is full of social spaces for you to unwind and relax in. Challenge your room mate to a game of pool or bury your head in a book in our quiet study room. There’s also outdoor space for those warmer sunny days.
On your doorstep.
41 Castle Street isn’t just close to Leicester’s two uni’s. The beautiful Castle Gardens are just across the road and the nearest supermarket is just a 3-minute walk away. Within 10 minutes you’ll find yourself in the Centre of town with all that Leicester City Centre has to offer.
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Getting serious about the environment we live in.
To become more ‘environmentally friendly’, Host is launching the #HostEnvironmentalPledge campaign to encourage responsible behaviour and drive sustainability across our sites throughout the UK and Ireland.
It’s a simple campaign! For every percent we reduce our overall utilities (electric, water and gas) consumption by we donate to one of our nominated charities.
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News flash! What do I need money for in uni?
You will need money for a range of things during your time in University, ranging from food and travel to accommodation and uni supplies. What you need will depends on your particular circumstances, but we have created an exhaustive list to ensure you can plan ahead and save for your university experience.
News flash! What is moving in day like?
You’ve packed everything that you can physically fit into your family car. And said goodbye (tearful or otherwise) to your friends back home. Pulling up to your new uni home will be a bit of a whirlwind. Between finding somewhere to park and what you will need to take into reception to check in on move in day. Move in day can feel stressful, but the main thing is that once it’s over and you’re in your new room – the fun can begin.