The weather forecast looked bleak but with a line up of Guns N’ Roses, Blink 182, Arcade Fire and The Libertines, it hardly seemed to faze the 70,000 revellers. So out came the wellies for another bank holiday weekend at Bramham Park and boy was it a smasher. As 2010 saw reunions, amazing covers, artists of the future and River Cuomo (Weezer) in a wig, it had it all! Read the rest of this entry »
1. Wake up, remember that you’re moving today. Have a mini scream to yourself in to your pillow. Read the rest of this entry »
By Kelly Dayus-Cook – SLK Associates Ltd.
What would happen if you didn’t get into uni? Or changed your mind at the last minute and decided it wasn’t for you? Would the world grind to a halt and turn to dust? Absolutely not. Although university is an amazing experience and for many it shapes their lives, for others it either doesn’t appeal or it’s slightly out of their grasp, for whatever reason. Read the rest of this entry »
With term fast approaching, I’m sure your thoughts are turning to “what to bring to uni??” You can’t bring the world with you (unfortunately) so be selective in your choices. Besides the necessities such as clothes and bed linen, bringing the right things with you can make for a great conversation starter and really help you ease in to uni life. To help you with your choices, we asked some of our DIGS staff and tenants “what one thing couldn’t you live without at uni???” Read the rest of this entry »
Do you rent student accommodation within the private sector?
We’re doing a survey about how much bills come to per week when you rent a private house. Factor in your internet connection, TV package, gas, electric and water bills as well as any extra’s such as car parking and contents insurance.
How much does it come to?
Recent media coverage has detailed the rising cost of just about everything, including the cost of student accommodation. Here at DIGS you just pay a one of rental payment that includes pretty much everything, from the bed you sleep in to the free IPTV channels you can use through our internet packages.
All this recent press got us thinking… Would you prefer to pay in a different way? Are students and their parents more interested to know what their ‘all inclusive’ rent consists of so they can make a more informed comparison?
Leave us a comment to let us know which you prefer and why!