Posted February 2nd, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student
UCAS has released the latest official figures of students who have applied by the 15th January. The figures show that applicants are down from 583,546 to 540,073, a colossal loss of around 43,000 prospective graduates. The loss does have one advantage though; applicants have more chance of getting in on the course of their choice. These figures are 7.4% lower than 2011 but this is expected following the fees the Universities are now charging in this country. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted January 30th, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Storthes Hall
For those of you who have already applied to stay with DIGS, you should already (or soon will) be in possession of a booking pack! This contains all the information and documentation you need to finalise your accommodation booking for September 2012. Exciting! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted September 2nd, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst
It won’t be long before your setting off for sunny Huddersfield to start your university years! The last few weeks are whizzing by and it’s time to start thinking about the big move! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted September 1st, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student, Pinnacles
We are all super excited to meet you in September and we imagine you can’t wait to see your new DIGS! Before you can do this though you will need to have a “check-in” which involves collecting your keys and going through a couple of bits with the office staff. This shouldn’t take too long, however, at busy times queues can form and sometimes small delays can happen. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted August 31st, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student
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 »
Posted August 23rd, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Pavilions, Storthes Hall
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 »
Posted August 23rd, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Pinnacles
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 »
Posted August 22nd, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student
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 »
Posted August 11th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Storthes Hall
Posted October 13th, 2010 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student
Sharing a house or flat with just one person is sometimes tricky but when it could be up to 10 in a student house, there’s a fine line between success and failure!
Here’s our top 10 tips to ensure no one’s having the “room for rent” section of the paper lobbed at their face first thing in the morning. Read the rest of this entry »