

Clearing 2021 - What it is and what to expect
What is clearing and how will it benefit you? Find out all of the pro’s and con’s of using the clearing system this year.

How to make friends in Lancaster student accommodation
It is a momentous occasion when you say goodbye to your parents, and you realise that you are alone; you are in a strange new environment which is going to bring massive challenges, yet you probably don’t know anyone or have any friends…
Prop your door open in your Lancaster student accommodation as an invitation; others will find it easy to greet you and chat through an open door. A closed door is hard to knock on.

Lockdown is over, now what?
Going from having nothing but free time, to having a social engagement every weekend, can feel like a lot of pressure. You might feel stressed out about being with large groups of people. Whether it be because you are used to social distancing or that you feel you do not remember how to function like a normal person - don’t worry. You are not alone.

Stress free student living
Whilst you’re studying it’s important to look after your mental health. There are so many ways you can look after your mental health whilst at university and you can do so from the comfort of your own student flat.

How to make friends as a student over zoom.
Over the past 18 months the whole world changed from human contact to digital contact. Everything changed; lecture theatres have moved to our laptops and phones giving us connection with others and through that we have had to create friendships in a different style than before. So before you move into your new student housing in Lancaster, see our top tips for making friends.

5 Reasons Lancaster is a great student city
Finty is a current Lancaster University student staying in our Lancaster student accommodation here at Bailrigg Student Living. Finty wants to share her experience and knowledge to prove why Lancaster is a great student city.

Top 10 Day Trips from Lancaster by Train
A day trip from your student accommodation from Lancaster Uni shouldn’t be hard. Student Finty shares her top tips for day trips from Lancaster when you love at Bailrigg Student Living.

Fancy living a short walk away from campus?
When you live at our Lancaster student accommodation, Bailrigg Student Living, university is right on your doorstep. If you want to be close to your lectures and you don’t fancy living on campus at Lancaster University, book a room with us at Bailrigg Student Living as the university’s “Innovation Building” is a short walk away. This location means there is no need for a bus pass. No bus, no train, no car. Just a quick, easy 5-minute walk from campus.

Should you have a Gym in your Student Halls?
Staying fit often comes at a price. Whether it's signing up for a gym membership at Lancaster Uni or buying your own equipment for your room, inevitably, if you want to stay fit whilst at University, choosing the best route to take can be tricky. To help, we have created a third option… a fully equipped gym, right here at Bailrigg Student Living, which is yours to use 24/7 and included in your rent.