Student residences with services are popular at the moment. They are indeed an excellent solution to the chronic shortage of student accommodation. Have you found a room in this type of accommodation? Find out what you need to bring when you settle in so you don’t miss anything afterwards.
Student accommodation: why is residence a good idea?
There are a number of advantages to choose a student apartment rental in an assisted living facility. First of all, the conditions of access are generally more flexible, especially concerning the guarantor required for the creation of the file. In addition, reserving accommodation in a student residence is very simple. It can be done online or by telephone. You will not waste long hours moving from one agency to another.
Furthermore, student residences are often located not far from universities and schools or easily accessible by public transport. In addition, the accommodation offered there is systematically furnished. You will therefore not have to purchase pieces of furniture to furnish your room.
In a student residence, you will also benefit from all kinds of services. In particular, you can use a free internet connection. Student residences also have a laundry room to allow tenants to wash their laundry. What’s more, they establish partnerships with different professionals who can, for example, be contacted in the event of plumbing problems. In short, everything has been designed to make your life as simple as possible. You won’t have to worry about security either. In fact, all access to student residences is controlled.
In addition, the rent in a student residence is most of the time lower than that of a accommodation individual. What’s more, rooms in this type of accommodation allow you to receive aid such as APL (personalized housing assistance) for eligible students.
What should you bring to the student residence?
It is necessary to make a list of objects to bring to student residence to be sure to have what you need once there. Include all the clothing you will need as well as your personal hygiene products. Also provide linens, i.e. blankets, sheets, towels, washcloths, dish towels, etc. Hangers and a laundry basket will also be useful.
Some student residences provide household appliances such as a refrigerator, microwave, hotplates, etc. Remember to check the appliances available in the shared kitchen to determine which ones you need to bring. In the absence of a refrigerator, choose a compact model. Also get kitchen utensils and small appliances to cover all your needs: kettle, coffee maker, toaster, etc. Don’t forget to bring a portable vacuum cleaner and a light fan.
Regarding electronic devices, it is preferable tobring to student residence your laptop, although you can use a computer in a computer lab. Also find out about the quality of the Wi-Fi signal. If it is inconsistent, equip yourself with a network cable. On the other hand, you will undoubtedly appreciate having a television and an audio system for your entertainment moments. You should also not forget about a power strip, because you will sometimes have to plug in several devices at the same time.
The first aid kit is another item that you absolutely must include in your list. Among other things, it must contain basic medications (analgesics, antiseptics, antidiarrheals, antihistamines, etc.), bandages, scissors, sterile compresses and plaster. Finally, be sure to take a flashlight, candles and a lighter in anticipation of power outages.
What can’t you bring?
Certain objects are prohibited in student residences. This is particularly the case for bongs, hookahs, vaporizers, etc. Barbecues, even indoor smokeless models, are also prohibited. The same applies to any device likely to cause significant noise pollution, such as percussion instruments.
You can’t either bring to student residence large household appliances such as a dishwasher, a washing machine or a dryer. Power tools are also prohibited.
Of course, weapons and explosives, including fireworks, are not allowed in student residences. Also, you are not allowed to bring pets, unless it is a fish in a bowl.
This list is not exhaustive and may vary from one student residence to another. Do not hesitate to find out before moving to avoid bringing a prohibited item.
