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My Experience: What I’ve Ended Up Loving About Campus Life

By accommodation | 05 December 2025

Honestly? I didn’t expect to love campus life as much as I do. Uni Life: Not What I Expected First-year me thought it would just … Read more

My Guide to Choosing Second-Year Accommodation

By accommodation | 04 December 2025

Hi everyone, I’m Javine, a second-year Computer Science student and proud two-time survivor of the Kent accommodation process. Spiralling About Accommodation If you’re currently spiralling … Read more

Accommodation Waste and Recycling Advice

By accommodation | 21 October 2025

We’re keen to be as eco-friendly as possible, which is why we’ve made it super easy for you to donate or recycle items. The less … Read more

Exploring Campus After Arrivals: Top Tips for Settling in at Kent

By accommodation | 14 October 2025

Exploring campus after arriving on-site can feel particularly daunting, yet also incredibly exciting. Here are some of my top tips for getting the most out … Read more

Settling In at Kent: My Student Accommodation Experience as an International Student

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 24 September 2025

Moving to a new country for university is both exciting and overwhelming. As an international student from Italy, adjusting to life in the UK—especially accommodation—was … Read more

Student blog: How to make your room feel homely

By nb427 | 01 September 2025

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

It’s almost time to say goodbye to your room!

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 02 May 2025

As we head into May we’re gearing up to see many students start packing up their belongings and depart the campus for the summer. Yes, … Read more

Navigating the Emotional and Practical Side of Leaving Home for University

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 25 April 2025

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

My University Journey: Navigating Life with Extra Needs

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 04 March 2025

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

Student blog: How to keep your bathroom clean

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 20 September 2024

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

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