I've just finalised my arrangements for accomodation for my year in London. I found a place in Haringey district and I've signed the contract, paid the deposit and first installment of rent. I'm so glad that the search is over, a - because it's getting quite close to the start of my course ( first orientation session is 26th of September) and b - it removes the need to look for a room. It has been a pretty easy find actually. I didn't have to put much work into it beyond posting an online ad about who I was and what I wanted then sifting through the automated emails I received from the site. It wasn't too dissimilar to the search for accomodation I did with my girlfriend to find a house for our third year accommodation in York. Though then we posted ads and also looked for ourselves. I was confident the same approach could be applied to London which would have more house shares so I used it.
The people I'll be living with seem to be friendly and my main point of contact, Jose, has been really helpful in ensuring that he and I and the agency who handles the property are on the same page. The house, as I've said in previous posts, is great for my needs and the fact that my housemates are all workers who care for their house means that I should have a nice place to live and won't be plagued by mouldy plates like I have in previous student houses I've lived in.
I'm looking forward to living in London and studying engineering. I'm feeling positive about my choice to specialise in engineering and look to work as a chemical engineer with a view to gaining chartered status. The house I'll be living in should provide favourable conditions and help me achieve my potential.
