Welcome to Campus Life! As you prepare for your arrival at the University of Kent this January, we want to make sure you’re fully informed … Read more
Category: new students
How to handle housemate conflicts
Let’s be honest: living with other people isn’t always smooth sailing. Whether it’s dishes piling up, noise at 2am, or someone borrowing your milk (again), … 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
Student blog: How to keep your bathroom clean
Hello, my name is Pheobe, and I studied postgraduate Law (LLM) and I’m here to share some of my cleaning tips and tricks, to keep your … Read more
Keeping it clean and tidy
Hello, my name is Susannah I studied Organisational Psychology at the University of Kent. To help you keep your accommodation clean and tidy, follow my helpful … Read more
How to maintain a happy household
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
How things work!
Moving into university accommodation comes with lots of firsts. Living independently, cooking for yourself and figuring out how all the appliances in your new kitchen … Read more
Student blog: How to make your room feel homely
Viviana, a Drama and Film graduate, shares her tips and experiences on what to bring when moving to university. “Hello, my name is Viviana. I … Read more
Student advice for September 2026 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
Getting to know your flatmates
When you first move to university, your flatmates will be some of the first people you meet. Finding fun activities to do together can be … Read more









