Coventry recently made it into the Top 40, and no, we’re not talking about the top 40 music charts! Ranked 39th in the QS Best Student Cities 2017 and listed in the top 5 for UK cities, Coventry is a student city well worth visiting and considering if you’re thinking about studying at university.
At Host, we’re not only passionate about providing you with a place to call home during term time, but also your holidays too. Did you know that we provide accommodation during the summer months?
Cardiff; the capital of Wales and a city with an endless list of things to do. And if you’ve chosen Cardiff as your home while you study, you’ll easily come across bars, restaurants and shops to fill your days. But if you’re not a local, it’s easy to miss some of the gems available in this vibrant city.
With St. Patrick’s Day fast-approaching, it’s time to get organised and start planning how you’re going to celebrate. A trip to Ireland for the weekend to embrace the Irish spirit and soak up the atmosphere would be amazing, but it might not be possible. So, if you can’t travel to Ireland, why not bring Ireland to where you are? Get together with your friends and flatmates for an Irish-themed evening of fun and celebrations.
At some of our student accommodation you’ll find an onsite gym where you can build up a sweat on the treadmill or tone up at the weights station. But for those who don’t have access to a gym – or perhaps the gym isn’t your thing, then how about some simple exercises and activities you can do every day to burn a few calories? Here are our top picks…
If you’re a new student in the city of Leeds – or perhaps you’ll be calling it home later this year when you start university, you’re probably wondering what it’s like. Between lectures, coursework and reading, you’re sure to have some spare time to enjoy and explore the city. And when you do, here are some of our favourite things to do:
So you’re going to university or college? Awesome. You’re probably still deciding what you’re going to study and whether you’re going to become a doctor, artist or even an astronaut. But another pretty big decision you’ll need to make is picking somewhere to live. With so many options out there, how do you decide? Here are some pretty good reasons to say ‘that’s the place’ with Host…
So you’ve chosen to go to university in Southampton – the city on the south coast of England? Cool! But remember, there’s more to living in Southampton than just studying and taking in the fresh sea air. That’s why we’ve put together a quick guide to some of the top must-see and do things while you’re a student in the city.
Whether it’s your first or final year in uni, with Christmas over and the New Year here, it’s time to get your head down and focus on your end of semester goals. Whether it’s passing your exams, handing in your dissertation or completing your placement, here are some top tips to make sure you have a productive year ahead.
The thought of cleaning your bedroom, kitchen, and living area from top to bottom might send shivers down your spine. After all, as a student you’ve probably got more important things to do than spend your time scrubbing floors and dusting off furniture. But getting the housework done doesn’t have to be as bad as it sounds.