“I may be forced to defer”: the student side of the Exeter shortage
Incoming Exeter students say they have been left choosing between deferring a year and going through clearing after finding no suitable accommodation, two days after the university offered deferrals. If you are in this position anywhere, ask the university in writing what its accommodation guarantee actually commits it to, and check whether deferring preserves your offer and your student finance. Finding student housing covers the private market.
Student bank accounts for 2026, compared
A comparison of this year’s student accounts, which differ mainly on the interest-free overdraft: how much is available in first year, how it grows, and how long it stays interest-free after graduation. The freebies are worth less than the overdraft terms in almost every case. How to choose a student bank account covers what to check before switching.
The discounts worth setting up before term starts
A rundown of student discounts and subscriptions worth having in place on day one, from the railcard to the streaming and software deals that need a university email address to claim. Sorting them before arrival is the point: most are easiest to set up while your enrolment confirmation is to hand. Student discounts covers the ones that last.