Finding the "right fit" for you is very important. Things to consider include: 

• Geographical location... Campus or city location? Travel costs/distance to and from home? Rural? Near to the ocean? Or to the snow? 

•  Culture...  Do you want to find out about student clubs and student associations? Do you want to be involved in a specific cultural community? Or an international student community? Do you want a quieter environment or a more active social life? 

• Facilities across the university... How big is the gym? Eateries and cafes? Shuttle services? What do student services provide? What provision is there to keep you safe if you're studying late?  

• Scholarships... What scholarships are available at each institution and for which particular courses? 

The type of accommodation is also an important consideration. Although, the reality may be at some universities, that you don't always secure the type of accommodation you applied for, you still need to consider what is important to you in selecting your accommodation. There are some examples below: 

• Catered (some or all meals provided for you in shared dining areas) 

• Self catered (you provide all of your meals yourself - usually in a shared kitchen area within your accommodation) 

• Flatting (sharing a flat with other students - most commonly rented from private landlords, and popular from 2nd year onwards)

• Halls (usually a large building with many rooms on long corridors - can have shared or en-suite bathrooms) 

• Pods (usually four to six students sharing a "pod" with private rooms and shared facilities) 

• Dorms (sharing a room with at least one other student)