If anyone would like any info on where to stay feel free to PM. There was a thread not long ago referring to where to stay, with quite a few good hints. At the moment Southbourne is quite a popular area for students.
Just one website I can offer is
www.bournecoast.co.uk They currently have quite a few TATCs in their properties, and in most cases offer 3 month rental agreement rather than the regular 6 mths (I would contact them directly though, the website search function is not always totally accurate).
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