Making your way from student accommodation to campus probably determines as much about how good an experience you have at university as anything. Three years of study means you’ll want to save time and money on smart transport planning.
Walking Distance: The Golden Standard
Housing a 15-20 minute walk away from campus is considered prime property, but also has great travel savings. Work it out — £20 a week for the bus is held annually at more than £600 It may actually be cheaper in the long run to pay that extra rent. For Student Accommodation Leicester, contact www.westmanorstudentliving.co.uk/
Bus Routes: Your Lifeline
Frequent bus links — both the rapid and reliable kind. At peak times be sure to check timetables — what would take 10 minutes in off-peak can easily become a half-hour crawl through the traffic. Seek services running every 10-15 minutes during term time, supplemented with evening offerings for those library sessions.
Depending on the time of year, student discounts can get 30 to 50% off full fares so make sure you incorporate this into your housing budget right up front.
Cycling: The Budget Winner
Moderate speed, low cost and fitness all met with a purpose designed network of bike-friendly routes consisting of cycle lanes or quiet roads. You have to consider secure bike storage at both ends of the journey due to well-known high theft rates around universities.
The Bottom Line
Consider transport and serviced accommodation options. Nothing is perfect, whether there is poor weather, strikes or breakdowns that are through no fault of the student – backup routes ensure missed lectures and escalating stress during the critical exam periods.
