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Finding a second year house

I have had a pretty rough time trying to sort out a house for next year. I have been part of two separate groups of people looking for a house next year, both of which ultimately fell apart. The individual members of these groups have all gone their separate ways for housing and all found other people to live with, except me. I don't have any friends that don't already have a house for next year.

The only thing that I can think of now, this late in the year, is getting a flat with my girlfriend of 3 years in the same area many of my friends will be living in next year. I wouldn't mind doing this too much but part of me feels like I shouldn't be doing things so differently to everyone else and furthermore, my parents probably wouldn't be too happy with this outcome.

Any advice would be much appreciated.
You can apply to stay in halls again. If there are any group chats for your course or year there might be others in similar situations that you can live with. If there is a buy and sell group for your course houses/rooms are often advertised. There’s often a spare room in a few peoples houses so you can ask around. My uni offers support finding houses if you really struggle. We regularly have students asking staff to circulate emails to other students trying to find a room
Hi, living situations vary, nothing wrong with getting a flat with your girlfriend if you feel it's the right time :smile: But if you would prefer living with other students you could: ask on university Facebook groups such as the freshers site if anyone needs someone to live with, or just scroll through and there are usually posts asking for someone to take a spare room. You could also try asking people you like on your course if they are still looking for a place or need an extra person or just ask on your course group chat. It can be stressful trying to find a place and find people to live with as well, plans often do fall through, but just know that this is common and everyone I know (myself included) who have gone through situations like this have managed to sort of accommodation for the next year.

I hope you find the right place and people to live with :smile:

- Rosie
Original post by Anonymous
I have had a pretty rough time trying to sort out a house for next year. I have been part of two separate groups of people looking for a house next year, both of which ultimately fell apart. The individual members of these groups have all gone their separate ways for housing and all found other people to live with, except me. I don't have any friends that don't already have a house for next year.

The only thing that I can think of now, this late in the year, is getting a flat with my girlfriend of 3 years in the same area many of my friends will be living in next year. I wouldn't mind doing this too much but part of me feels like I shouldn't be doing things so differently to everyone else and furthermore, my parents probably wouldn't be too happy with this outcome.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

HI!

If you feel comfortable and ready to move in with your girlfriend then go for it! There is no right or wrong way about someone's living situation in the second year. Plus, if you will be living with your girlfriend then at least you can be guaranteed a quiet place to live to go back and concentrate or chill. You can always visit other peoples houses for socialising too.

On the other hand, if you do wish to live with other students, you could always contact your university housing team. They might have other students in the same boat as you or be able to place you in a chat forum where other students will advertise for housemates. Also, try asking coursemates or anyone on a society that you might be a part of.

I hope this helps!
Best wishes
Chloe - Official Student Rep :smile:
Original post by Anonymous
I have had a pretty rough time trying to sort out a house for next year. I have been part of two separate groups of people looking for a house next year, both of which ultimately fell apart. The individual members of these groups have all gone their separate ways for housing and all found other people to live with, except me. I don't have any friends that don't already have a house for next year.

The only thing that I can think of now, this late in the year, is getting a flat with my girlfriend of 3 years in the same area many of my friends will be living in next year. I wouldn't mind doing this too much but part of me feels like I shouldn't be doing things so differently to everyone else and furthermore, my parents probably wouldn't be too happy with this outcome.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

HI!

If you feel comfortable and ready to move in with your girlfriend then go for it! There is no right or wrong way about someone's living situation in the second year. Plus, if you will be living with your girlfriend then at least you can be guaranteed a quiet place to live to go back and concentrate or chill. You can always visit other peoples houses for socialising too.

On the other hand, if you do wish to live with other students, you could always contact your university housing team. They might have other students in the same boat as you or be able to place you in a chat forum where other students will advertise for housemates. Also, try asking coursemates or anyone in a society that you might be a part of.

I hope this helps!
Best wishes
Chloe - Official Student Rep :smile:

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