Lauren’s Ultimate Guide To Improving Your Studies With Iconinc!

• 05 Aug, '22
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One of our Student Icon’s, Lauren Charlton has created the ultimate guide to improve your studies, providing first hand top tips to help you get the most from your time here at Iconinc. Each section will focus on a key area or service provided at Iconinc, that if you use optimally, will really help to enhance both your academic and personal goals! 1. Study rooms 2. Gym 3. Cinema and Lounges 4. Free breakfast and hot drinks 5. Well-designed rooms 6. Social events 7. Staff 8. Social Media A bit of an obvious one to start, but the study rooms provide a great place to work on assignments or revise for exams. Whether you want to study alone in silence or invite a group of friends around for a study party, the study rooms can easily be booked out to suit your needs. Plus, it avoids the walk to the library, so there is no excuse really not to get working on that essay! BOOK via the Iconinc App in advance to avoid disappointment! 2. Gym Everyone knows how good exercise is for the body, but did you know it can be great for the brain too! The endorphins released from a short run, or just the time away from your books can really enhance your mood and increase motivation for study. Gym memberships can be expensive nowadays, so with a well-equipped gym right on your doorstep, there is no excuse not to get in that workout, even if it is short! If you aren't sure what to do, why not attend one of our gym sessions run by a qualified PT! 3. Cinema and Lounges Now, it may seem a bit controversial to be promoting going to the cinema or watching TV, as many people see this as a form of procrastination. Whilst binge watching Netflix for 12 hours a day when you should be studying isn't advised, taking an hour or two to relax and unwind with some friends is a great way to refresh your brain for the next set of lectures or revision! We have all the streaming networks available and lots of games in the lounges, so why not grab a few friends and watch your favourite movie or fight it out over a game of monopoly. 4. Free breakfast and hot drinks Free food always is an incentive to students, but when used correctly, this service provided by Iconinc can not only help the budgeting but also improve your studies. Did you know many students skip breakfast, but it's actually the most important meal of the day! Your brain runs completely off glucose so getting a good amount of carbohydrates, alongside some protein to keep you full, and healthy fats for brain health is key to setting the day off right!

Why not try some of the combinations below?

• Bagel with peanut butter and jam
• Freshly made buttered bread
• Cereal with milk
• Greek yogurt with sliced banana and chia seeds

Plus, free coffee on tap is always great for those last-minute all-nighters (although we are not promoting leaving it to the last minute!!!) 5. Well-designed rooms It isn't always easy to concentrate if you live in a shared house with noisy housemates, or a tiny room. Well at Iconinc, this is no longer a worry! The well-designed studios have student life at the forefront of the layout. With a large desk for study in each room, lots of storage to avoid clutter, a kitchenette to quickly prepare a snack, and an ultra-comfy bed for the best night's sleep. We all know that socialising is great for the mind, but sometimes you just need a solo night inn, and with the large smart TVs in each room, everything is set out to make your stay as comfortable as possible. 6. Social events As mentioned previously, socialising and giving yourself some time off is actually productive towards your studies. It allows you to take a break from the books, and release any built-up stress. Each month, Iconinc organises multiple events from pizza and movie nights, to summer parties, or Eid celebrations. There is often free food available, and the chance to chat with other tenants and learn more about their cultures! Some events have limited space so make sure to book on the app as soon as you can to avoid missing out. My favourites are definitely the multicultural celebrations to try some new foods, and the pumpkin carving is great fun too! 7. 24-hour on-site staff It's the little extras that always make a big difference, and here at Iconinc, the staff are always here to help. Whether it be collecting a parcel so you don't have to wait in all day, or letting you into your room because you locked your key in [we've all done it!!!!]; there is always a friendly face behind the desk! It just reduces the stress on day-to-day life, so you can focus more on your studies. There is 24hr concierge, so whatever the time of day, if you have a concern, just pop down or even send a message on the app. 8. Social media And finally, the one that always causes the most arguments - is social media good for us or not? Well, when used correctly it can be a great tool to enhance both your academic and personal life. Follow Iconinc on Instagram for lots of city guides, blogs and much more.