February’s a strange month in the university calendar: first term exams have been and gone, classes start up again and the calendar is full of key dates such as Valentine's Day and Carnival.

Exam season is creeping closer, and with it comes the chaos of packed libraries and one too many late-night study sessions. The pressure can be intense, and without the right learning environment, staying focused becomes a challenge. That’s where group study comes in.

For any university student, the study environment is as important as the syllabus of the most difficult subject. We’ve all been through the experience of the public library: the search for a free socket, the sometimes interrupted silence and the journey carrying your laptop and notes. While libraries have their charm, the needs of today's student have evolved into something more flexible and efficient.

If you’re living at Canvas this academic year and are considering repeating, the renewal campaign 26-27 is designed for you. It's the way to secure your room for next year and also get access to exclusive benefits just for renewing residents.

The turn of the year is usually filled with endless lists of goals: study more, go to the gym, save, read... But if you’re a student, the important thing isn’t to have many resolutions, but that your New Year's resolutions as a university student fit in with your real life and that you can stick to them beyond February.

Choosing where you’re going to live during the year is almost as important as choosing a university. Your hall of residence influences how you study, who you socialise with, how much you spend per month and how you feel every day. That's why choosing a student hall of residence isn’t just about looking at pretty pictures: you need to know what's behind each option.

When looking for student accommodation in Spain, you’ll find the term 'all-inclusive' on many residence websites. But it doesn’t always mean the same thing: sometimes it only covers basic utilities, sometimes it includes extra services... and sometimes it’s more of a marketing phrase than a reality.

At Canvas, 'all-inclusive' is literal: we want you to know from day one what you pay for, what you get and what you don't have to manage on your own. If you’re comparing all-inclusive student halls of residence in Spain, this guide explains in detail what your monthly fee at Canvas includes and how it translates into your day-to-day life.

Christmas at a student hall of residence can be very special: far from home, but surrounded by people living the same life as you. Christmas parties at Canvas World are designed for that reason: to create moments of community, disconnection and shared memories before heading home or bringing the year to an end.