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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 16 August 2022
Are you looking to take a gap year or have a summer of travelling before you commence another year at university? If you’re preparing for adventures, there is plenty of organising to do. Booking transport, finding accommodation and planning excursions are all high up on the list. But what about your belongings? If you…
Continue readingPosted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 16 August 2022
If you’ve moved to the UK to study, you may want to return to your home country during the holiday periods to spend time with family. When the summer comes around, your tenancy may come to an end. Throughout the academic year, you may have bought quite a few items – some for your course…
Continue readingPosted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 27 May 2022
Getting ready to head off to university for your first year? You’ve got lots to look forward to, but moving day probably won’t be one of them. Relocating and living away from home for the first time is certainly rewarding, but it can be immensely stressful and challenging too. Anything you can do to…
Continue readingPosted by: EchoWeb · on 30 April 2021
You’ve secured a work placement – congratulations! There’s a lot of excitement that comes with a new beginning and the buzz of a new opportunity. Often, placements involve relocating to a new town, city or country and allow you to meet new people and learn new skills. But with all the excitement of securing a…
Continue readingPosted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 26 March 2021
Travelling, work placements, studying – whatever the purpose of your gap year, there are plenty of things to sort out before starting your hiatus. One pressing consideration might include what to do with your belongings. Changes can be stressful and messy particularly if you don’t have a pad of your own. Perhaps you’re in rented…
Continue readingPosted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 18 February 2021
Whether you’re moving out of your halls of residence, or you’ve had a change of heart on where you want to live during your university years, we’ve got you covered with our top 5 stress-free tips for moving between university houses. While moving house will always come with elements of stress or unpredictable moments, these…
Continue readingPosted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 27 January 2021
For many, university involves being away for three – four memorable years. If you flit between your student accommodation and your parent’s or guardian’s home, chances are the luxury of having more than one space means you’ve accumulated more clothes, books, decorative items and kitchen utensils than you could possibly fit into your single room…
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Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 03 November 2020
With most student accommodation, or digs, room can be a little tight. With all your study books, materials, belongings, and emergency snacks you may struggle to find space for everything. And let’s face it, with all the social restrictions and remote working, you’re probably spending a lot more time in your room than you would…
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