{"id":10221,"date":"2025-05-07T20:20:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T19:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=10221"},"modified":"2025-05-07T20:20:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T19:20:25","slug":"student-living-off-campus-in-exeter-what-to-expect-and-why-it-might-be-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/student-living-off-campus-in-exeter-what-to-expect-and-why-it-might-be-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Living Off-Campus in Exeter: What to Expect and Why It Might Be Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Exeter we have student accommodation available both on the Streatham campus and in the city. In this guest blog, student Brinda talks through what to expect from living in Exeter city centre.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Out of my comfort zone? Unknown faces? New neighbours? Away from my friends? Would it be harder to get to classes?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all those questions and more having probably made a cameo in your 2am thoughts, I might be able to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I first started at Exeter, living on campus seemed to be the obvious choice. However, as I explored my options, I realised I wanted to experiment and embrace adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear reader, let me share how living off-campus has allowed me to experience Exeter to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things about living in the city is you find everything you need. Grocery stores, quirky independent shops, caf\u00e9s, restaurants, and nightlife spots are just a few minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But be warned, it only takes 10 steps out the door to let your coffee and snack expenses skyrocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Exeter is a very walkable city, but when you need to travel, it\u2019s incredibly easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking: <\/p>\n\n\n\n