{"id":12920,"date":"2026-05-18T06:21:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=12920"},"modified":"2026-05-18T06:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:21:35","slug":"top-5-things-that-made-my-university-of-nottingham-life-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/university-insights\/top-5-things-that-made-my-university-of-nottingham-life-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Things That Made My University of Nottingham Life Better"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12920\" class=\"elementor elementor-12920\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d87a5e e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"66d87a5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ed6111 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12ed6111\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University life can feel like a whirlwind of newfound freedom, social opportunities, and, let&#8217;s be honest, occasional chaos. When I <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first started at the <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/uk\/student-accommodation\/university-of-nottingham\">University of Nottingham<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I imagined a perfect blend of late nights, new friends, and easy meals. The reality of first-year winter, however, often involved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">navigating overdrafts, unpredictable bus schedules, and attempting to cook in less-than-ideal kitchen conditions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet, amidst the stunning Highfields sunsets and the countless hours spent in George Green, I discovered a few key strategies that genuinely enhanced my time at Nottingham. These aren&#8217;t groundbreaking revelations, but rather small, practical adjustments that made the student experience feel more manageable and enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3773fb e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3773fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adf9b56 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"adf9b56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__adf9b56\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__adf9b56\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__adf9b56\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f5c3d2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f5c3d2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Mastering the Hopper Bus: Knowing When to Ride and When to Walk<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>What it is: The free campus-to-campus bus service.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Where to find it: Connecting University Park, Jubilee Campus, and Sutton Bonington.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Cost: Free with your student card.<\/b><\/p><p><b>What it solves: This service is invaluable for getting around efficiently and avoiding those frantic, rain-soaked dashes to class. Learning the Hopper&#8217;s routes and timings is crucial.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hopper Bus is a University of Nottingham staple, offering a convenient way to travel between campuses. However, the real skill lies in understanding its limitations. For those early morning lectures, especially after the initial novelty of Freshers&#8217; Week has worn off, a brisk walk might be a more reliable option than waiting for a potentially delayed bus.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Pro Tip: Download the real-time NCTX app. It&#8217;s an essential tool for staying updated on bus schedules, helping you maintain an outward appearance of calm even when you&#8217;re internally panicking about being late for your seminar in the Trent Building.<\/b><\/p><h2><strong>The Strategic Library Snack Stash: Your Secret Weapon Against Hunger<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>What it is: A carefully curated collection of snacks to fuel your study sessions.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Where to utilize it: George Green, Hallward Library, and your student kitchen.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Estimated Cost: Approximately \u00a35 per week.<\/b><\/p><p><b>What it solves: This prevents those late-night hunger pangs and curbs the temptation of expensive, often subpar, campus caf\u00e9 purchases.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The allure of the library can sometimes be overshadowed by the desperate need for sustenance. Without a plan, you might find yourself spending a considerable amount on a mediocre sandwich or regretting not having brought your own provisions. A well-stocked backpack with essential snacks has proven to be a more reliable lifesaver than my lecture notes on more than one occasion.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Pro Tip: For budget-friendly options, explore Poundland&#8217;s snack selection \u2013 it often offers better value than campus caf\u00e9s. Remember to bring reusable cutlery to save on waste and earn bonus sustainability points.<\/b><\/p><h2><strong>Embrace a Non-Academic Society: Expand Your Horizons and Your Friend Group<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>What it is: Joining a student society that has no relation to your academic course.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Where to find them: Primarily through the Students&#8217; Union and the Portland Building.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Cost: Membership fees typically range from \u00a33 to \u00a310.<\/b><\/p><p><b>What it solves: This is a fantastic way to meet people outside of your degree bubble who won&#8217;t constantly be asking about your dissertation progress. It also offers affordable social activities that don&#8217;t necessarily involve navigating the nightlife.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Freshers&#8217; Fair, it&#8217;s easy to sign up for numerous societies, but realistically, you&#8217;ll likely find yourself committing to just one or two. Choosing one that&#8217;s completely unrelated to your field of study can be incredibly rewarding. For me, the Coffee Society offered a relaxed environment with no academic pressure, just good company and good drinks.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Pro Tip: Consider trying out a new society each term. The more niche or unusual, the more likely you are to discover a unique and enjoyable experience.<\/b><\/p><h2><strong>Invest in a Second-Hand Bike and a Sturdy Lock: Freedom on Two Wheels<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>What it is: An affordable and practical bicycle for navigating campus and the city.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Where to find one: University Park Bike Shop, Beeston Cycle Centre, or Facebook Marketplace.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Cost: Expect to spend between \u00a340 and \u00a3120.<\/b><\/p><p><b>What it solves: This provides a cost-effective mode of transport, ensures regular exercise, and eliminates the stress of relying solely on public transport schedules.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking to feel more independent and shave precious minutes off your daily commute, a bicycle is an excellent investment. Nottingham boasts an impressive network of cycle lanes, and the University Park campus itself is a pleasure to cycle through. It&#8217;s also a much more pleasant experience than trying to squeeze onto a crowded bus.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Pro Tip: While buying second-hand is budget-friendly, prioritize investing in a high-quality D-lock. Nottingham&#8217;s most significant threat to cyclists isn&#8217;t its wildlife, but rather opportunistic bike thieves.<\/b><\/p><h2><strong>Highfields Park Walks: Nature&#8217;s Unofficial Therapy Session<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>What it is: A serene walk through a beautiful park to clear your mind.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Where to find it: Located behind the University Park Campus.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Cost: Free.<\/b><\/p><p><b>What it solves: Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the most effective. A short walk in nature can significantly improve your mental clarity, often more so than a strong cup of coffee.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When academic pressures mount or group projects become overwhelming, a visit to Highfields Park offers a welcome respite. It serves as Nottingham&#8217;s built-in de-stress zone, complete with charming ducks, rowing boats, and a sense of tranquility that helps you forget about your Moodle page for a while.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Pro Tip: Take a walk during golden hour with your favourite music playing. It&#8217;s a simple way to create a moment of personal calm and boost your mood.<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University life extends beyond lectures, assignments, and the occasional social gathering. It\u2019s about cultivating small habits and routines that make the overall experience feel more manageable and enjoyable. Whether it&#8217;s the convenience of a free bus, the comfort of a well-stocked snack drawer, or the freedom of cycling, these seemingly minor additions can truly transform your time at the University of Nottingham. They help turn a place of study into a place you genuinely live and thrive.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any other essential University of Nottingham hacks or hidden gems? Share them in the comments below \u2013 your tip could be a lifesaver for a fellow student next term!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e853d48 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e853d48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce0f766 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ce0f766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-712c63a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"712c63a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1890\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1890\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the Hopper Bus at the University of Nottingham actually reliable? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1890\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499400bb e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"499400bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464584b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"464584b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Hopper Bus is incredibly useful for travelling between campuses, especially in bad weather, but it can get busy or delayed during peak hours. Many students quickly learn when it\u2019s faster to walk instead of waiting for the next bus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1891\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1891\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the best snacks to keep during long library study sessions? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1891\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-191eb52c e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"191eb52c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5e14f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5e14f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students often rely on affordable, easy-to-carry snacks like cereal bars, fruit, instant noodles, crisps, and iced coffee sachets. Having a personal snack stash helps avoid expensive campus food during late-night revision sessions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1892\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1892\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should first-year students join societies outside their degree subject? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1892\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1967baf5 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1967baf5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54897de7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54897de7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Definitely. Non-academic societies are one of the easiest ways to meet people outside your course, reduce academic stress, and build friendships based on shared hobbies rather than lectures and deadlines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1893\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1893\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is owning a bike worth it for University of Nottingham students? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1893\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43c510a7 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43c510a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b4cbee1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b4cbee1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. A second-hand bike can save time, reduce transport costs, and make commuting across campus much easier. Many students say cycling becomes one of the best investments they make during university \u2014 as long as they buy a strong bike lock.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1894\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1894\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why do students recommend Highfields Park so much? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1894\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4670814d e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4670814d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1c4cd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1c4cd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Highfields Park is popular because it offers a quiet escape from university stress. 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