A student’s living space can directly affect their academic performance and is arguably one of the most important parts of the university experience.
Your residence, whilst completing your studies is where you will spend most of time whether it’s eating, sleeping, socializing, or studying.
Feeling settled in your living environment can alleviate stress and will increase your confidence and allow you to excel in your studies and other areas of life.
Below is a list of places that students looking for accommodation might find useful.
Where To Find Student Accommodation in SA:
- DigsConnect: DigsConnect is an online platform that helps students find accommodation and connect with potential housemates or roommates.
- Student Accommodation SA: Student accommodation SA provides access to Off-campus student accommodation to students in South Africa, and acts as an agent between the owner and the tenant.
- South Point: South Point is an online platform that gives students access to accommodation that is based in highly liveable, well-positioned buildings within walking distances of most universities and public transport zones.
- Campus Key: Campus Key is a student accommodation hub that offers a luxury all-inclusive accommodation to students looking for a place to live whilst at university.
- Student & Life: Student and Life is a student accommodation establishment Located in the heart of Cape Town, offering safe, affordable and exciting student accommodation
It is essential that you start your living space hunt as early as you can. You won’t be the only student looking for accommodation, and competition for quality rooms and houses can become intense very quickly.
There are several factors that you need to consider before making a decision on where you are going to stay. Location among others is a key factor. It is advisable to try and find an area that is relatively close to your campus. The ideal space would be within walking distance from your campus, if not one that has access to public transport.
Visit any of the above mentioned Student Accommodation websites to find our more on what they have to offer.
