University accommodation could be the place where you go onto make life long friends. However, we all know it’s not always that easy and that … Read more
Category: new student
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
Supporting and working with our Black students
The idea emerged from a broader initiative to support underrepresented groups on campus, following a report by Unite Students that identified the challenges Black students … Read more
Accommodation Fees: what they are, when they’re due and how to pay them
So your first student loan payment has come in and you are riding high on the amount in your bank account. Before you go on … Read more
Getting to know your flatmates
When you first move to university, your flatmates will be some of the first people that you’ll meet. Finding fun activities to do together can … 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
Student advice for September 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
Arrivals survey – how was your experience?
Don’t forget to complete the arrivals survey to help us give the best student experience. You have arrived and survived Welcome Week! We hope you … Read more
Student blog: What’s it like Living in Pier Quays, Medway?
We asked Rebecca, one of our current students living in Pier Quays in Medway to share her thoughts, experiences and advice when it comes to … Read more
Living in Park Wood
Dhvni and Pratigya show you around their 5 bed Park Wood House on the Canterbury campus Park Wood is our largest accommodation area on the … Read more