1 ) Most of the student accommodation is in the Summerstrand area of Port Elizabeth.
2 ) Check to see who and how many you are sharing with.
3 ) Hostels are noisy and disruptive place to study.
4 ) Check the safety of the accommodation, there are night classes and you may need to get home in the dark.
5 ) Check how and who is maintaining the premises.
6 ) Confirm parking facility (if you have a car). Parking in the street is not recommended.
7 ) You will be asked to submit a deposit when you pay your first months rent. Make sure you get a receipt and that the landlord is clear what is required to get the full amount back.
8 ) It is sometimes better to work through a letting agency that can assist between you and the landlord.
9 ) Submit a list of any damages you see in the premises when you move in ( as this may be taken off your deposit when you move out).
10 ) Beware of staying with first year students, they have the most parties and failures 
11 ) Try and get a premises with Dial up/ ADSL, this will help you do home work at night and not need to go in at night to the university.
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