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| DeleriuM2K |
hey people,
I'm going to be living in London come sept. 2005, I'll be studying at SAE for their recording arts degree.
I was wondering, what are the best areas for a (foreign) student to live in. By best, I mean nightlife, cosmopolitan, not a seedy neighborhood, etc. Factor in cost of living, as well what are the best areas when cost is not a factor?
As well, what are the areas that I should stay away?
SAE is located at Caledonian Station near Islington.
I'de prefer to be living in an area where there are lots of students, and if living with students in the house/apartment
I'll be nearly 20 by the time I leave, and I'm from Toronto, Canada (if that helps :o )
Thanks in advance :)
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| dj_mdma |
London living is an expensive business. The closer you are to the stuff you want to be close to, the more expensive it gets.
The uni you go to will probably have student accomodation on offer which will be the easiest and one of the cheapest options.
If you want to get a house with other students, then drop into the student union, there will probably be lots of ads dotted around there/the uni asking for another tenant.
You ask where the best areas in live in where cost is not a factor...well how much money have you got ;) the expensive areas would be Central London as a whole. You can also include desirable areas such as Belgravia, Kensington, Fulham, Chelsea, Twickenham, Richmond and most of south west london. But you don't get many students living there!
If you want to live near nightlife, then central london is good. You'll be near all the bars and clubs. Heaven is by Charings Cross Station. Turnmills and Fabric are near Farringdon tube station which is in the North East of central london.
Areas to avoid would be Peckham and Hackney :nervous: Just be careful at night. any place that you live in will have an amount of risk involved.
The cost of living depends on your needs. London isn't as expensive as many people make it out to be. Generally, if you work in london, you earn more, and thus the cost of living is the same as if you lived in the country. Eating out can be cheap if you know where to look. Shop in supermarkets to get the most out of your money.
Public transport will be the way you travel. You can get travelcards which allow you to make unlimited journeys on buses, trains and the underground. As you will be a student you can apply for London Travel Student Cards, which will allow you further discounts.
You will also be eligible for an NUS card (National Union of Students) which will let you have discounts at lots of places, usually 10-15% off.
I think i've said most things?
If you need anymore advice, just ask! :) |
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| DeleriuM2K |
| quote: | Originally posted by dj_mdma
London living is an expensive business. The closer you are to the stuff you want to be close to, the more expensive it gets.
The uni you go to will probably have student accomodation on offer which will be the easiest and one of the cheapest options.
If you want to get a house with other students, then drop into the student union, there will probably be lots of ads dotted around there/the uni asking for another tenant.
You ask where the best areas in live in where cost is not a factor...well how much money have you got ;) the expensive areas would be Central London as a whole. You can also include desirable areas such as Belgravia, Kensington, Fulham, Chelsea, Twickenham, Richmond and most of south west london. But you don't get many students living there!
If you want to live near nightlife, then central london is good. You'll be near all the bars and clubs. Heaven is by Charings Cross Station. Turnmills and Fabric are near Farringdon tube station which is in the North East of central london.
Areas to avoid would be Peckham and Hackney :nervous: Just be careful at night. any place that you live in will have an amount of risk involved.
The cost of living depends on your needs. London isn't as expensive as many people make it out to be. Generally, if you work in london, you earn more, and thus the cost of living is the same as if you lived in the country. Eating out can be cheap if you know where to look. Shop in supermarkets to get the most out of your money.
Public transport will be the way you travel. You can get travelcards which allow you to make unlimited journeys on buses, trains and the underground. As you will be a student you can apply for London Travel Student Cards, which will allow you further discounts.
You will also be eligible for an NUS card (National Union of Students) which will let you have discounts at lots of places, usually 10-15% off.
I think i've said most things?
If you need anymore advice, just ask! :) |
very helpful, thanks!
what kind of monthly rent am I looking at for a shared apartment in Central London with all the basics. Ballpark estimate of course |
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| dj_mdma |
it all depends on whats in the apartment
My girlfriend has an apartment in Southwark/London Bridge area. The rent on one of those places is 400GBP per week. It is a 2 bed/2 bathroom place, so could house 4 people theoretically.
Apartments in central london will range from about 175 a week in zone 2 (outer central london) to around 250+gbp in central london for a studio apartment. If you have the money, the world is your oyster ;) |
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| DeleriuM2K |
how does this look to you?
http://www.unite-students.com/a.asp?city=London&pg=3
Im thinking about getting a double and splitting the 144gpb price. Its zone 1 (central?) and they go on and on about location. Looks pretty nice. all bills included except for phone
what tube station is that near, and how long of a ride would it be to Caledonian Station?
its right next to City University
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