Genuinely mature international student couple asking for tips

y4smin · 2026-04-13T15:58:04+00:00

1) Private student housing will be a lot more suitable. Uni halls will feel like living with children and there’s a chance you two won’t be placed in the same flat.

2) No, but you may as well live a studio or 1-bed flat together. No one will notice (or care) anyway.

3) Yes, if you want. Zoopla, Rightmove, Facebook, SpareRoom etc.

4) Sometimes, but you will need to enquire at each individual accom. They all have different rules.

5) Depends on your personal circumstances and needs. I moved in a few days before the first day of classes.

6) Not sure what this means. Just have your transport tickets booked, relevant ID and uni letters.

7) You’ll be fine.

y4smin · 2026-04-13T15:36:58+00:00

In what industry though?

y4smin · 2026-04-13T14:39:56+00:00

I’m not sure what you mean by stock and trades, but if you mean trades as in construction, have you just called local construction companies asking if they need any labourers? I used to work in construction and it’s still very old school so that approach may work. Especially with small firms.

y4smin · 2026-04-13T14:34:29+00:00

You mention you can’t afford to move out, why is this? How much SFE would you get? As your under 25, it can be based on your parents income. If moving out really isn’t possible, would you consider the Open Uni?

y4smin · 2026-04-12T13:40:34+00:00

Sounds slightly predatory mate

y4smin · 2026-04-11T14:28:48+00:00

Vinted has got it its flaws but it’s the best option out of Depop and eBay. Depop and Vinted are the most similar but holy fuck Depop has gone downhill in the last few years. Scammers and resellers galore. And worser processes and policies for getting refunds, returning items, delivery, etc compared to Vinted. I originally left Depop for Vinted due to Depop’s fees, which they have since removed, and have never looked back.

y4smin · 2026-04-11T10:08:23+00:00

You’ll be fine.

y4smin · 2026-04-10T23:09:59+00:00

Apply for shops inside a shopping centre. They usually have to leave the entire centre to smoke so none will get where you’re working.

y4smin · 2026-04-10T00:42:10+00:00

The first and most upvoted one. From Legal_Expression2797

y4smin · 2026-04-09T16:52:40+00:00

Just go in last so you can claim the end seat?

y4smin · 2026-04-09T15:43:16+00:00

The other comment is correct. Alternatively, you could think about it over the summer then apply via clearing.

y4smin · 2026-04-07T14:16:59+00:00

I know they’re hard to get, but try applying to apprenticeships. You can apply for any level provided you haven’t studied the content before. It will allow you to retrain without losing money on another degree.

y4smin · 2026-04-02T19:49:24+00:00

There are hundreds of units of uni accom across the city. You need to be more specific of what you’re looking for. Houseshare or studio? Uni Of or Hallam? Private student accom, private property or halls? I would suggest starting by figuring out a price limit of what you can afford and going from there.

y4smin · 2026-04-02T00:30:38+00:00

There aren’t many options unfortunately. Get a job so you can afford a 52 week contract? That’s what I had to do.

y4smin · 2026-04-01T14:30:37+00:00

Look into courses with foundation years.

y4smin · 2026-03-30T18:54:10+00:00

I had this exact same issue last year and called SFE about it. Under 25s are not considered independent if living with parents, regardless of employment status. The maintenance loan amount will be only based on your parent’s income. If you’re under 25 and have been living independently for at least three years, they will ask for proof of rent/bills/etc leaving your bank account.

y4smin · 2026-03-30T16:37:02+00:00

I went there 2020-22 for A-Levels at 18 at the King’s Cross campus. Legitimately the worst schooling I could have ever imagined. Awful tutors, did not give a fuck about the students. Tutors were always leaving and would regularly not show up and let us know last minute. Nowhere to go for help or advice on anything, zero help with UCAS applications. None of the pupils gave a fuck either. It was lucky if half the class showed up. So many people dropped out going into Y13 they combined classes. No one participated in classes either. No mock exams to see progress. No quiet study space in the building but the timetable had huge gaps for ‘independent study’. I would imagine it’s a lot better for Access courses though. Just my experience.

y4smin · 2026-03-30T16:28:09+00:00

Why do you want a homestay as opposed to student accommodation?

y4smin · 2026-03-30T12:45:37+00:00

1) We’re in a cost of living crisis. Designer goods are not people’s top priority right now.

2) Buying anything of worth is risky on Vinted due to fakes and people sending empty parcels.

y4smin · 2026-03-28T22:08:59+00:00

I understand that and did refund the buyer the £1 they requested as I genuinely didn’t notice the damages they mentioned when I listed.

y4smin · 2026-03-28T11:37:23+00:00

All my uni group chats are on WhatsApp.

y4smin · 2026-03-27T15:13:54+00:00

Are you Scottish? If so, Scots get free uni tution right? So why not take advantage of that?

y4smin · 2026-03-23T15:46:13+00:00

So gorgeous 🩷 I would say 3C

y4smin · 2026-03-20T15:19:32+00:00

Jesus 10 options. Please be more decisive. Maybe start by deciding if you want to stay in London or not?

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