Happy New Year and welcome to ResLife! The January blues may be kicking in for some but we’re happy to be back and can’t wait … Read more
Category: arrivals
January 2024 starters: application and arrival advice
Most students start at Kent in September, however for some courses you’ll be getting ready to arrive on campus in January. Here’s what you need … Read more
Student advice for January 2024 arrivals
We asked some of our previous residential students what they wish they had known before arriving at Kent and what their one piece of advice … Read more
Once you’ve arrived
That moment after you have said goodbye to your family and don’t yet know anyone can be a little daunting. What do you do now? … Read more
What to pack?
‘Don’t over pack!’ is one of the most common responses whenever we ask students for the advice they would give for those about to arrive … Read more
Best advice for living with new people and settling in to university life
Six student tips for settling in to campus life. We asked our students’ about their favourite thing about living in campus accommodation. The top result? … Read more
Accommodation Fees: what they are, when they’re due and how to pay them
Handling your own finances for the first time can be a challenge but there’s lots of help out there. So your first student loan payment … Read more