Finally it’s here, you’re off to Uni and presented with a huge chunk of FREEDOM. Are you up for the challenge?
We’ve complied a small list of advice for you; learning by our mistakes could make your first year one of the best years of your lives (and not one you’ll later regret). Read the rest of this entry »
Hello and welcome to the University of Lincoln!
From everyone here at your Students’ Union we hope you’ve settled in and are enjoying yourselves! We know that it might be difficult settling into your new found student life so we’ve developed a role that you may be interested in! Read the rest of this entry »
I remember uttering those words in a maths class at the age of 15, just before my GCSEs and learning algebra and wondering when the heck I’m ever going to need this in my working life… turns out, never. Read the rest of this entry »
So, A-Level results have been announced and you’re now well on your way to being a bona fide DIGS resident. You’ve sent all your booking forms back, you’ve paid your deposit and you’ve started collecting pots and pans. Read the rest of this entry »
When you check in to the Pinnacles next month you will no doubt want to get unpacking and socialising with your new flat mates straight away. However, it is important to make sure you remember to book a check in appointment with our Facilities team when you come to collect your keys. This appointment will involve a member of our team visiting your apartment a day or two after you have checked in to check your bedroom and communal area with you for already existing damage or maintenance issues. Read the rest of this entry »
We have had lots of questions over the last few days asking what you need to bring with you to university. There are definitely some essentials that you will need in order to make our place your place but don’t worry if you don’t remember everything, there will be plenty of opportunity to add to your collection of home wares once you arrive! Read the rest of this entry »
The day is finally here, it’s A-level results time and there will be stomachs flipping up and down the country as students find out what grades they have achieved.
Unfortunately not everyone will be lucky enough to get through to starting their first choice courses but that certainly does not mean the world is coming to an end. This is where clearing steps in and opens another door for you. Read the rest of this entry »
Just like renting any apartment, house or room it’s very important that before lugging in all your worldly possessions you give your new residence a once over. At DIGs we try our very hardest to note any existing knocks and bumps your room may have, but with 100s of apartments to check each term sometimes we can go a little buzz-eyed! So we urge you to check your inventory forms and alert us to any damage you spot, no matter how small, before settling in. Read the rest of this entry »