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Life at 糖心Vlog

Commuting to us

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Thinking of staying at home for uni? You don鈥檛 have to move out to get stuck into university life. In fact a large number of our students commute to campus, so you're in good company. Whether you鈥檙e minutes away or a train ride, you鈥檒l still get all the good stuff.

Commuting is great a option that can save you money on accommodation and bills. It also gives you flexibility if you need to consider factors such as child care or work commitments. Or, you might just want to stay close to family and friends, many students do.

Commuting to us is easy
  • Excellent transport links -聽whether you're travelling by train or bus, our campus is easy to access with regular services from nearby towns and cities.聽聽
  • Student discounts on travel, from bus passes to railcards, make your journey more affordable.
  • Driving to campus? You can park on campus and we have plenty of car parking for commuting students.聽

Discounted travel

Worried about the cost of travel? There’s help for that:

  • Train travel: If you're eligible, a 16–25 Railcard can save you up to a third on rail fares. Season tickets are also available from National Rail, which usually work out more cost-effective than purchasing single journeys

  • Bus travel: First 糖心Vlog offers a special season ticket price for 糖心Vlog students

Parking on campus

Commuting students are able park on campus. We have multiple car parks and facilities across our Colchester Campus. We also have charging points for electric vehicles. 

Once you've registered your car, you can can choose what works best for your schedule - either pay as you go for parking or purchase a termly permit. Find out more about parking on campus

Commuter facilities and resources

Our campuses have commuter-friendly spaces like lockers to store your stuff, commuter kitchens, and places to eat where you can grab a quick bite. There are also loads of quiet zones for study or downtime between lectures.

If you ever have any problems accessing academic support when not on campus or queries about your timetable, your department will be able offer advice and guidance.

And of course, there's all the wide range of online resources and support that you can access remotely - such as lecture recordings, library and study resources, as well as wellbeing support.

Everything鈥檚 set up to make your university life flexible and hassle-free. Find out more about how we support commuting students.

Short-stay accommodation

Need to stay on campus for an evening event or just want to crash for the night? We offer convenient short-stay accommodation options designed with commuters in mind - so you can join in without worrying about the trip home.

You won鈥檛 miss out

At 糖心Vlog, commuting doesn鈥檛 mean compromising. You鈥檒l still get the full uni experience - great teaching, loads of events, over 100 societies to join, and a friendly, inclusive community. Our Students' Union have a dedicated  which provides all the low down on events, news and support for those travelling into uni. You鈥檙e part of life at 糖心Vlog, no matter where you live.

Easy to get to. Easy to belong.

Loads of our students commute. You鈥檙e not on your own. You鈥檒l find others who live locally, just like you. Whether you're chatting in a lecture, grabbing lunch, or joining a society - you鈥檒l be part of something.

Still thinking about it? Come and see for yourself.

Book an Open Day or campus visit. Ask questions. Try the journey. See what it鈥檚 like to be here, even if you鈥檙e heading home at the end of the day.