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August is here and September’s just around the corner. The countdown to the start of your university life has begun. You’re feeling a mixture of nerves, excitement and a real desire to take on the world.

Sabadell is the best-kept secret for thousands of university students. If you want to escape the hectic pace of the big city but need Barcelona to be just a stone’s throw away, this town is the perfect choice. It perfectly combines a peaceful setting, bustling shopping streets, green spaces and a vibrant young community.

Valencia has a special appeal. It’s not just the Mediterranean sunshine, the perfect climate or the proximity to the sea. This city has established itself as one of the most prominent and sought-after university destinations in Spain. If you’re certain that you’ll be spending the next few years here, we’ll tell you this much: it’s a great decision.

Starting university away from home is one of the most exciting adventures of your life. You arrive in a new city, check out your student accommodation, meet your future best friends and begin to savour that long-awaited university independence.

But, let’s not kid ourselves: on this new journey, two small but inevitable challenges usually crop up. The first is that you’re going to miss home and your family traditions from time to time. The second is much more pragmatic: making sure to get to the eight o’clock class on time.

At Canvas Student, our aim is much more than simply providing student accommodation; we want to create a real home away from home. That’s why, at this time of year when thousands of young people are getting their university offers and planning the upcoming academic year, we wanted to launch a very special initiative to tackle both these challenges with a healthy dose of humour, empathy and emotion.

Introducing Fam O’Clock: the only alarm clock that can get you out of bed by making you feel as though you’re with your loved ones.

With summer here and admission requirements published, it’s time to face one of the major crossroads of your academic career: deciding in which city you’re going to spend the next few years. If the Andalusian capital is one of your favourites, get ready; studying here’s an experience that will stay with you for life.

Summer is synonymous with important decisions. With the admission requirements on the table, it’s that crucial moment when you have to choose the city that’ll become your home for the next few years.

July is already here, admission requirements are starting to set the course, and the time has come to make one of the most important decisions of your life: Where are you going to study over the next few years?

Studying in France is about much more than lectures, assignments and exams. One of the biggest perks of student life is having some of Europe's most beautiful destinations right on your doorstep. Whether you're looking for sandy beaches, medieval towns, mountains or vibrant cities, France offers countless weekend escapes that are easy to reach by train.

You’ve received your Erasmus acceptance. Flights are starting to get booked, your university WhatsApp groups are becoming more active, and everyone keeps telling you that this will be one of the best experiences of your life.