{"id":6697,"date":"2023-01-26T08:43:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T08:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=6697"},"modified":"2024-02-07T12:47:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T12:47:32","slug":"returners-did-you-know-living-in-university-accommodation-after-your-first-year-is-now-an-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/returners-did-you-know-living-in-university-accommodation-after-your-first-year-is-now-an-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Returning students &#8211; Living in University accommodation is now an option."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you still looking for a place to live from September? You can now take the hassle out of looking in the private sector and enjoy the benefits in living in University accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>So why choose to live in University accommodation as a returner?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Living in a University residence after your first year can be a great option for many reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As with your current contract, there are no extra costs for utility bills or internet etc.<\/li>\n<li>You can apply individually or as a group if you have friends you wish to live with<\/li>\n<li>There are a range of contract lengths, some with the option to stay during vacations<\/li>\n<li>With the residences on or close to campus facilities, you\u2019ll have easy access to lectures, study space, cafes and shops, Sports Park and other amenities<\/li>\n<li>If you like, your meals can also be covered, either by choosing a catered residence or if you buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/store.exeter.ac.uk\/product-catalogue\/catering-retail-services\/food-drink-on-campus\">meal package card<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Continue to enjoy the welcoming, safe and secure environment of student residences and support of services such as Estate Patrol and the Residence Life Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Which residences are available to returners?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/residences\/selfcatered\/stdavids\/\">St Davids<\/a> \u2013 standard accommodation located conveniently across form the train station and just down the hill from the Streatham campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/residences\/selfcatered\/birksgrangevillage\/\">Birks Grange Village Self-catered<\/a> \u2013 standard accommodation within townhouses, located on the west side of the campus closer to the Sports Park<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/residences\/catered\/birksgrangevillage\/\">Birks Grange Village Catered<\/a> &#8211; En-suite rooms on the west side of the campus, closer to the Sports Park<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/residences\/catered\/exeterhalls\/\">Lopes Hall<\/a> \u2013 standard accommodation on the east side of the campus, a short walk into the city centre<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/residences\/catered\/exeterhalls\/\">Ransom Pickard<\/a> &#8211; standard accommodation on the east side of the campus, a short walk into the city centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Can I view the residences before I apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are currently&nbsp;planning&nbsp; viewing days&nbsp;and will update the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/students\/currentstudents\/returningstudents\/\">website<\/a> with details as soon as we are can. 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