Hull is a harbour city in East Yorkshire, England. Located in northeast England, the climate is mild, with the lowest average temperature of 2℃ and the highest average temperature of 20℃ throughout the year. The terrain is flat, and students who can ride bicycles are blessed because Hull’s roads have dedicated cycle paths. Hull City is built on the river, the architecture is simple, quiet and beautiful, the price is low in the UK, and it can be called one of the most cost-effective cities for studying abroad. The University of Hull is located northwest of the city and is the 14th oldest university in England.
Living
Finding a comfortable student accommodation in Hull is crucial. But to find the right flat, you must consider several factors: location, infrastructure, price, neighborhood, etc. Choosing a responsible rental platform can increase efficiency, so I recommend uhomes.
Why do I recommend uhomes? Firstly, uhomes is a leading portal that allows you to search for student accommodation in Hull easily. Its staff provides a live streaming service to introduce the housing to the tenants. If you miss the live stream, you can always check out the live replay of the presentation on the flats page to get the most authentic experience before you move in. Secondly, uhomes has a wide range of flat types, including Ensuite, studio, etc. The flats are fully furnished and ready to move in. In addition, most of the Hull student flats on uhomes are close to the University of Hull and Hull College. The location makes it easy for students to travel and attend classes daily, saving time on commuting. Some famous flats near the University of Hull are The Trees, Cranbrook Court, University Quarter, Humber Portfolio, and 36 Chancellors Walk. So with uhomes, you will quickly find a favorite student flat.
Transport
It takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Hull by train from London, and 2 hours from Manchester, so you can choose according to your situation on a big holiday.
British railway and road transport are developed, and friends can choose flexibly according to their situation. It should be noted that there is no security check at the railway station in the UK. You can buy train tickets in advance on trainpal. Booking in advance will be cheaper than on the day, oh, students will also have a particular discount. In addition, there is no train number, and you need to remember what time your train departs, the station of departure and the terminal station.
This year, the University of Hull will provide free pick-up in Manchester, and students must submit a pick-up information registration form upon request. The University offers four extra pick-ups from Humberside Airport from 14-17 September for Chinese students.
Getting around Hull is by public transport, taxi, cycling and walking. All routes can be found on Google Maps, with estimated time, walking directions, number of stops, waiting time, and platform information, very detailed. Instead of using Uber, you can get a taxi from Hull using the app 828282, a local car-hailing brand. You will find that the vehicle sent by the school to pick up the plane also has the 828282 logo.
EY buses can be seen for Hull bus information, and locals have office transport cards, or you can pay in cash. British buses are generally double-decker buses. The driver also works on behalf of the conductor; get on the bus and tell him which stop to go to SINGLE or RETURN. If you don’t want to waste time waiting for buses and taxis, you can also ride your favourite bicycle.
Supermarket & Food
In any city in the UK, it’s always a good idea to visit the churches, museums and squares. But there’s much more to do in Hull. Along with art galleries and theatres, Hull’s unique location means you can head to Humber Dock in the afternoon for afternoon tea and watch the boats and sails race by. Next to the harbour is The Deep, Hull’s aquarium, which is home to a penguin with a Bachelor of Laws degree, Joshua. Humber’s riverside walks are beautifully constructed, so get together with your friends and go hiking. if you’re hungry, you can satisfy your appetite with the city centre’s international food scene. Of course, we must mention the national dish of England, fish and chips, which is found in every street in England, so if you really don’t know what to eat, you should choose it.
The student supermarket on campus, Spar, is very close to each dormitory area, which is convenient for friends in each dormitory area. Off-campus, there is a supermarket called Tesco which is very close to Jing Jing Supermarket, Lidl Supermarket, and NingXin Supermarket are next to each other, where you can buy rice, noodles, eggs and milk, vegetables and fruits, all kinds of seasonings, wine, oyster sauce, and so on, which are suitable for Chinese people. In addition, there is a furniture shop, Dunelm Mill Shop, similar to Ikea, which is full of furniture, and it is a good choice for those who don’t want to buy bedding or some furniture online from Amazon. If you need to buy bedding before you arrive, you can also contact the dormitory department in advance through the portal and tell them that you need to collect and store the bedding, and then you can get the bedding you bought in advance when you arrive. There are two large Chinese supermarkets in the city centre: Chung Hwa Hong & Hing Lung Hong. They mainly sell cooking ingredients, spices, snacks, daily necessities including Chinese standard plugs. Close to the train station, there is a big shopping mall with Boots and a big Tesco.
Clothes
There is only one giant shopping mall near Hull in the city centre, at HU7 3DA, 1.9 miles from Hull University, which probably takes about 15 minutes by car. Inside is an extensive collection of luxury goods shops, many sports brands, and an Omega and a Rolex. You can get to the city centre for £2 by bus from the university entrance.
British summer is primarily hot for a few days, and the heat is 28-30 degrees. There is no scorching time. In other seasons, you can turn on the heating by yourself. You can turn on the heating in spring and autumn if you fear the cold. Winter temperature is relatively low and windy, outside the coat or jacket with a thicker. In the UK, almost two seasons of clothing are enough to go out outside with a thick skin. Inside are the spring and autumn clothes. The upper body comprises two general thin clothes and a cardigan jumper. In winter, a hat, gloves and a light scarf are enough!
