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Finding the perfect home away from home can be tough.
The search for student accommodation can be stressful, especially if you’re moving far away from home.
On campus accommodation can be difficult to secure, particularly in Dublin, and for some people digs just aren’t a viable option.
So, to help you on your crusade we’ve teamed up with aparto, an award-winning student accommodation to identify the 5 boxes that need ticking to find your perfect home away from home.
1. It needs to be close to campus.
It’s tough enough studying full time without having to trek across the city for classes during rush hour.
When searching for your dream accommodation, location is key. With four prime spots: Binary Hub, Montrose, Beckett House, and Dorset Point – situated within walking distance to all the major Dublin Universities - Trinity College, UCD, TU Dublin, RCSI, NCAD, BIMM, NCI, and DCU, aparto can really remove the commuter stress from your life.
You can check where they’re located here – and how near each residence is to public transport, making it easy to access the sea, mountains and countryside. A renowned student city, with a big personality!
2. It needs to be study friendly.
Your focus should be on your upcoming assignments, not calling landlords to fix the heating.
Whether you’re looking to chill out, enjoy time with friends or hit the books, each aparto residence has a variety of inspiring social spaces, with modern common rooms and large study spaces, as well as on-site gyms, games areas, rooftop terraces and even a private cinema room to unwind.
With your own study time and also a regular events programme, curated by the student residents…aparto has the best of both worlds – What’s not to love!
3. It needs to be safe and secure.
This one goes without saying, you need to feel safe wherever you’re staying.
Every aparto residence features key fob entry, CCTV and a 24/7 staff presence, so they’ll know the names and faces of everyone who is coming and going.
aparto have introduced measures in accordance with HSE advice and guidelines, and each site continues to communicate regularly with students on social distancing, to ensure their safety, care and wellbeing.
You will share a kitchen and living space. All the freedom of independent living, with all the benefits and security of student accommodation. Plus, each apartment has a range of private ensuite rooms, meaning you don’t have to worry about someone robbing your conditioner!
4. It needs to have like-minded roommates.
What would be worse than having rowdy roommates making noise when you’re trying to study and unwind?
Being surrounded by fellow students who have the same goals and ambitions as you is the ideal scenario.
It means that when the exam whips are cracking and study needs to be done, you’ll have peace and quiet, as well as like-minds to bounce ideas off of.
Not forgetting the aparto super-cute house pets, whether its Willoughby the new Habanese puppy or Sebastian the house cat, you can chill with your furry new friends in the reception or courtyard area’s – giving you that real sense of, a home-away from home!.
5. You Actually need to be able to view it first.
Now this one is very pandemic specific, but this is the strange situation we find ourselves in.
You’re hardly going to move in somewhere without seeing it first, right?
aparto have a solution for this thankfully, with their online virtual tour. You can check out all the amazing facilities at their four Dublin sites, from the comfort and safety of your own home, perfect!
Virtual tours.
aparto know that going off to college is a huge milestone for any student! If you like the sound of living with aparto and want to explore from the comfort of your own home or simply want to speak to one of their friendly team about room types - Check out apartostudent.com.
They're also allowing for free cancellation where students cannot start their course or cannot travel due to Covid-19 and flexible start dates, if your college is delayed, learn more here.
