Category: new student

Your first student loan has landed, and your bank balance is looking pretty healthy. Tempting as it is to celebrate with a shopping spree or … Read more

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

You’ve just arrived at uni, unpacked your bags, and maybe even decorated your room with plants and posters. Before you get too comfy, there’s one … Read more

Tuition fees and living costs are your two main expenses at university. Budgeting early for everyday outgoings like accommodation, household bills, food and leisure, means … Read more

Everything you need to know about applying for accommodation and arriving in September Let’s start with the big one: when can you apply for accommodation? … Read more

The Emotional Side of Leaving Home With all there is to look forward to at university—joining societies, making new friends, partying, and finding yourself—it can … Read more

Moving to university is a huge milestone, and one of the biggest decisions students face is where to live. For many, university accommodation is the … Read more

Hey! My name is Gabby, I’m a 3rd-year student studying for a BA in Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics here at Kent, and I live in … Read more

We’re all counting our pennies, bargain hunting and trying to find the best value right now. There’s plenty of great advice online about saving money … Read more

You’ve applied for accommodation and now you’re wondering, when do I get my offer? When will I receive my accommodation offer? For Firm Choice applicants: … Read more