Student Roost Blog

Imagine waking up in your Belfast student accommodation and, instead of hitting the gym, you head downstairs and access a state-of-the-art sports centre that’s housed in the same building. The best part? It’s free!

Whether you’re studying in Edinburgh for the first time or returning for your remaining time at university, our guide to Edinburgh student life will help you make the most of your time in this capital city.

International student Cristina loved living at Great Patrick Street so much during her master’s that she decided to continue living with us during her PhD too!

During the holy month of Ramadan, we caught up with John Bell House resident Anaiba to learn more about her experience...

So, graduation is in sight? Wow. If you’re a third year student who’s reaching the end of their university journey, then first of all: well done, you’ve made it this far and you should be so proud. Second of all: is it really the end?

Whether you’re studying in the city already or are about to embark on your uni journey, our guide to Belfast student living will hopefully set you up for an exciting and fulfilling stay in Northern Ireland’s capital.

Embarking on a postgraduate course can be both a challenging and rewarding prospect.

Postgrad student and The Oaks’ resident Zhehui Jin chatted to us about his experience living far from home in student accommodation while studying at the University of Warwick.

Second-year student Patrick sat down with us at Great Patrick Street, to tell all about his experience living in our Belfast student accommodation.

Winter Solstice (冬至, or Dongzhi Festival) falls in December each year.

Diwali, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India.

Regardless if you arrive at uni with minimal luggage or you basically decamp your entire bedroom to your new student accommodation, you’ll likely want the assurance that your items are as protected as possible.