With September fast approaching, this will mark the start of many new students coming to begin their studies in London. This is an extremely exciting time and a life-changing experience, however, moving to a big new city can also be quite daunting. Here, we are taking you through our top tips for new students who will be studying in London.

Get the Most Out of Your Accommodation

After choosing where it is that you are going to study, the next big decision that you will have to make is where you are going to stay during your time in London. There are plenty of options out there for you to choose from. However, if you are unsure about finding student accommodation, you can get in touch with agencies like Hybr or a similar letting firm in the locality. These agencies can offer a broad range of homes let by landlords and can help you with the next steps to move into your new student home.

Apart from that, there are other forms of accommodation, and one that has been on the rise in recent years is homestays. If you are unfamiliar with homestay accommodation London, it is a popular form of lodging in which students can stay with a family in the city of London. As London can be an incredibly expensive place to live, this is an affordable option that allows you to still be in amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. If you're thinking of living in a private flat though, make sure you sort out your insurance with somewhere like epremium insurance first. That way, you'll be covered for any losses or damages as soon as you move in. The last thing you want to be worrying about is lost items when you move to a big new city.

Find Out About Freshers Week

If you are moving to London from abroad, chances are you won't know anyone who lives here. This is why it is extremely important that you take part in lots of the fresher week activities available in your university. While the nights out for freshers are great, this is more about trying to form new connections and get an understanding of what will be expected from you at your university. At your student union, you should be able to find details of the best night out and what student societies are available for you to join.

Organise Your Travel Arrangements

While London is a huge city, one of the great things about it is that the public transport is fantastic. There are plenty of different options that you can choose from to get around the city. This includes buses, bikes, taxis and the underground. Before you start any classes, make sure you do a test run of how you are going to get to your university campus. While it can see, quite confusing at first, you will quickly become accustomed to the different transport methods.

Get A Part Time Job

One of the biggest tips that we can give to students who are new to London is to get yourself a part time job as early as you can. As we mentioned before, London can be very expensive and so if you want to make the most of your time spent studying here then try and get a job that fits around your studies. This extra money in your pocket will allow you to enjoy many of the exciting activities and events that London has to offer, but guilt free. It can also provide you with valuable experience that you can take with you when you get out into the working world. Images: Pixabay.