What’s it really like to live in student accommodation? In The Accommodation Diaries, our students share their personal experiences of life in halls, offering a behind-the-scenes look at everything from move-in day to building a sense of home away from home. Explore their stories, advice and reflections to help you feel confident and prepared for your own university journey.

The Accommodation Diaries

Here’s what to expect during Arrivals Weekend

My top 3 tips for making friends at Uni

Finding your home away from home

What to expect when living off campus in your 2nd year

My top 5 tips on being a good flatmate

Things I wish someone had told me when I first moved to England

5 things I wish I brought to Uni: From one student to another

A day in the life of a second year student during exam season

My experience living in Birmingham as an international student

My experience of Student Living Plus

How to choose the best accommodation for you at Birmingham

How to find accommodation for your 2nd and 3rd year

A third-year's guide to finding a second-year house

What to consider when choosing your student accomodation

Experiences living at The Vale

My favourite things about my Vale accommodation

My experience living in Tennis Court

Millie's experience living in Mason

Why I chose to live in Tennis Courts

Experiences living at Selly Oak

Selly Oak through my eyes

My favourite parts of living in Selly Oak

Grace's experience living in Battery Park

Rachel's experience living in Battery Park

Samhitha's experience living in Metalworks accommodation

Finding the Perfect Accommodation

Postgraduate student accommodation

Experiences living at Pritchatts Park

Katie's experience living in Pritchatts House

Jess's experience living in Pritchatts Townhouse

Why living in Pritchatts Park was the best part of my first year