Whether it is a business trip, a short break or a family holiday, you will want to be comfortable wherever you are staying. Hotels in cities such as Manchester, Edinburgh or London, for example, can soon begin to cost quite a lot of money depending on the length of your stay.
Going to university is a rite of passage surrounded by myths and the reality can be a shock. One of the main aspects of the university experience is living away from family with strangers. For many people, this is the first time they have ever lived away from home – and this means little or no experience of the day to day responsibility of living in your own place – and this comes with its own challenges.
Distance and travelling: Do you own a car or bicycle, or rely on public transport ? Remember you will need to travel to and form shops, amenities and lectures. There will be trips home, and possibly journeys to part-time workplaces. Do you need nearby bus or rail terminals? What of Sunday and late-night transport services? Distances may be walkable, but are they safe at night?