Choosing the right university for you isn’t just about the courses on offer; it’s also important to recognise that living in a thriving metropolis that gets the balance right between cost effective living, great accommodation and a buzzing student scene will have a massive impact on your enjoyment of uni life. Here are five funky […]

Student life is pretty damn good, but there are a few pitfalls that you need to avoid in order to make the most of it. Finding a decent place to live when you decide to leave the safe environs of Halls should be a priority because derelict and dilapidated digs do not go hand in […]

There’s no doubt that the tired old cliché about university being amongst the best years of your life have more than an element of truth to them, but one aspect of that journey that can make or break the adventure is other people! Finding compatible housemates to share digs with really can enhance the experience, […]

Getting ready to leave home and find your feet at University can be one of the most daunting yet exciting times in your life. There will be new friends and activities and, most likely, a whole new city to explore. It’s a good idea to visit the city that’ll be your home for the next […]

Congratulations! You have successfully navigated college or university and come out the other side fully armed with the qualifications necessary to study for your chosen degree or take the first tentative steps up the career ladder. But wait… do you want to dive head first into university or the world of work or does the […]

A couple of weeks ago we posted some great tips for gearing up for your exams. He are 5 more fantastic exam preparation tips that should help you to get your mind in the right zone for dealing with the pressures and stresses of exam time. Healthy body, healthy mind – in some respects, it’s […]

It’s mid March and exams may feel a long way away – but if you don’t start preparing for your exams now, you may find that it’s the day of your first sitting before you know it and you’re not ready in the slightest! Planning and preparation is key if you want to give yourself […]

The economy is flailing and in the words of the 80’s pop song, for many of us ‘money’s too tight to mention’ – and students are often amongst those who are the hardest hit. With limited funds available to cover the basics like student accommodation and food, managing to stretch your already meagre budget to include a […]

Here at A-Team HQ, our industrious team has been slaving away over their keyboards conducting research to help you during your university adventures. Searching online, engaging with those who have already availed themselves of our student accommodation services and jumping on random passers by (ok, maybe not the last one!) has helped them to compile […]

At some time, all students need to learn how to budget effectively! People approach their first term as a student with mixed feelings; excitement, trepidation, fear, commitment, enthusiasm and many other strong and sometimes conflicting emotions. The biggest issue for many students is money – though the real problems may not show themselves till later […]