For many university students, the first year is spent in halls of residence. Acting as a kind of halfway house between living with parents and out on your own, halls offer the opportunity for those who have been thrown together the experience some semblance of independence, all while being surrounded by their peers. For those in catered halls, this extends to having meals provided, though it may not be up to the scratch of traditional home cooking. However, after the end of the first year, it is time for most of the students to say goodbye to the comforts of halls and to move out into their own buildings.
Moving days in halls of residences – whether moving in or moving our – are always incredibly busy. With people’s parents arriving and departing, people soon fill the car parks, the hallways and every available piece of space in a bid to get their possessions moved quickly. Leaving it until the last minute to pack can only add to the issues and exacerbate the sense of panic as you try to fit everything you own into the back of a ford focus.
Careful planning, and making sure that you are ready before hand can make the entire process a great deal easier.
For many, the move out of halls represents a sad time. Surrounded by new and exciting people, many friendships are forged right in the building. With everything so close by, and everyone living within walking distance, it can be tough to let go of the convenience, especially for those catered students. Moving out into a student house, however, is the next step. Similar o halls, you will likely be surrounded by friends and this time, importantly, they’re friends you have chosen. Making the move from halls to house often goes by way of a brief summer stop over with parents, so don’t rush to unpack everything as soon as you get home.
