Bring familiar things from home to your uni housing. Get a corkboard and fill it with your family's or your friends' pictures. A few photo frames of your loved ones will also make you feel at home in your new surroundings.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Make a clothesline and hang all birthday and well wishes cards. Even though e-cards are the norm these days, there are still people who are sentimental and use paper cards. In addition, you can even print e-cards you received over the years especially those you cherish.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Put up picture frames or posters you have with you to brighten up a room. Moreover, you can also hang curtains for insulation and to change the mood of your room.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Put up picture frames or posters you have with you to brighten up a room. Moreover, you can also hang curtains for insulation and to change the mood of your room.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Get a new lamp that for your desk. Take one that will look great and at the same time provide the illumination you require whilst studying.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Hang decals in your room. You can use your favourite inspirational quotes or graphic images. Walls stickers are easy to put on and take down. They are affordable so if you get fed up with them, you can always change your theme.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Lights can alter the ambience of a room. You can hang fairy or Christmas lights on the wall or window for a cosy atmosphere. They are also very affordable.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Lights can alter the ambience of a room. You can hang fairy or Christmas lights on the wall or window for a cosy atmosphere. They are also very affordable.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Buy a bookcase to reduce clutter in your room especially if one is not provided by your housing accommodation. You can also put mementos besides your textbooks and paperbacks.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Lastly, get a pot or two of house plants. They will make your room look nice and bring nature to an otherwise uninspiring space. Besides, it will give you something to take care of and nurture.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained

Lastly, get a pot or two of house plants. They will make your room look nice and bring nature to an otherwise uninspiring space. Besides, it will give you something to take care of and nurture.

Photo: Getty Images

Social security benefits for students in the UK explained