You can afford to lie in a little longer when you know classes at University of Essex’s Colchester Campus are just 10 minutes’ from your door. Living by the university means you can make use of the campus cafés and on-campus bookstore, Waterstones. From your home, you’re a short bus ride, easy bike ride, or half an hour-walk to the town centre. The town’s two train stations will connect you to surrounding areas, and taking a trip into London is easy with several trains an hour making the 60-minute journey into London Liverpool Street Station.
When you have work to do, come home to The Maltings, picking up a snack in the supermarket at the base of your building on your way to your room. Pass by reception if you need to use the postal service or have any questions about the bike storage, laundry or gym. There are quiet study spaces for you to sit and read and the Wi-Fi throughout The Maltings will make researching easy.
As well as study nooks, there’s commual social areas where you can hang out and get to know fellow students. Drop by reception and speak to your Vplus Coordinator if you want to know about any upcoming social events or have questions about the area. They’re always happy to help. There’s a range of room sizes and layouts so you can choose whatever’s right for you. All have private ensuite bathrooms as well as plenty of storage with wardrobes, desks and shelving to keep your space in order. You’ll have total peace of mind so you can relax and get on with your studies with 24-hour CCTV and security on-site.
