Student Roost Blog

If it’s your first time living away from home, you’ll probably be thinking about bills and budgeting – and how you’re going to pay for everything. When it comes to accommodation, using your student loan to cover costs is one option to consider.

Doing a placement year? It’s an exciting chance to experience life in a different city. But it also means searching for accommodation somewhere new. The good news? You can still stay in student accommodation and make the most of everything that student life has to offer.

If studying at a Russell Group uni in a city steeped in history is your vibe, York could be the place for your student years. We take a look at what it has to offer students – from academic excellence to nights out and, of course, finding a place to live.

Earning extra cash doesn't have to mean long shifts, taking on two (or more) jobs, or giving up your evenings and weekends. In some cases, it doesn’t even have to mean leaving your room!

Emile sat down with us at Dobbie’s Point to share his experience living in one of our Glasgow student accommodations. We spoke to Emile about his experience living with Student Roost at Dobbie’s Point, and he shared some stand-out moments and experiences.

Third-year student Sarah sat down with us at The Railyard to share her experience living in one of our Liverpool student accommodations.

Third-year student Ehsaan sat down with us at The Railyard to share his experience living in two of our Liverpool student accommodations.

Second-year student Daniella sat down with us at The Railyard, to tell all about her experience living in our Liverpool student accommodation.

Student Roost resident Elena chose to live at The Boulevard after getting into the University of York through clearing.

Have you ever been cooking for you and your student flatmates and thought, “You know what this is missing? A bit of karaoke…”