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
Category: new students
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
Getting your room offer
You’ve applied for accommodation and now you’re wondering, when do I get my offer? Well, here’s how it goes! If the University of Kent is … Read more
Student blog: How to make your room feel homely
In her final blog Viviana shares her advice and experience on what to bring with you when moving to university Hello, my name is Viviana, … Read more
Clearing Accommodation Application Advice
Applying to Kent through clearing? We have some accommodation application tips just for you. We are confident that we can provide Clearing students with a … 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
Busting accommodation jargon
When you’re first looking for somewhere to live (on or off campus) there can be lots of new terms that you may not have come … 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
September 2024 starters: application and arrival advice
What you need to know about applying for accommodation and arriving in September. Firstly, let’s start with the big question, when can I apply for … Read more
How we allocate accommodation on our Canterbury campus
Wondering about how our rooms are allocated? Here’s all the information you need. So, you’ve applied for accommodation, you’ve selected your room preferences, and you’re … Read more