The Shurgard Blog

Student

Emptying the dorm without the last-minute rush

Ann D. - 03 Jul 2026

July means exams are over, summer is calling, and it’s time to move out of your dorm. The challenge? Fitting a year’s worth of stuff… Read full story

Back into the School Routine

Ann D. - 01 Sep 2025

Goodbye summer holidays. Hello new school year! For both children and parents, the start of term is always a busy time. If you’d like to… Read full story

From Clutter to Order

Ann D. - 27 Jan 2025

Each year you collect books, report cards, craft pictures and projects. Some of those pictures will make it to the fridge – but the rest?… Read full story

Tips for a tidy student home

Ann D. - 18 Mar 2024

Students tend to have a reputation of being lazy and dirty. We know that’s not true – although there are always a few exceptions to… Read full story

Conquer the Academic Year with Confidence

Ann D. - 11 Sep 2023

As a new academic year begins, students embark on a journey of growth, challenges, and opportunities. It’s not just about textbooks and lectures, it’s about… Read full story

7 Back To School Organisation Tips

Nicola W. - 05 Sep 2022

Adios summer holidays. Hello new school year! For children and parents alike the start of September is a frenzy of activity – from buying backpacks… Read full story

Happy school kid

Living with Flatmates: 5 Ground Rules!

Nicola W. - 27 Jun 2022

Are you thinking about moving in with flatmates? Living with friends, or moving into a house share is a very exciting time! Living in the… Read full story

Friends sitting on the floor

4 Biggest benefits of studying abroad

Ann D. - 31 Aug 2020

Does your child feel uncertain about his or her future study choice? Has your son or daughter always been a bit of an adventurer? Why… Read full story

6 tips to make the most of your student room

Linh V. - 17 Aug 2020

It’s a new exciting chapter in your life. Independence. Freedom. You can go out for as long as you like without anyone checking on you.… Read full story

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