You’ve arrived, unpacked and are eager to see what Kent has to offer! How ever you decide to spend your first week at Kent, try … Read more
Tag: first year students
Settling In at Kent: My Student Accommodation Experience as an International Student
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
Moving In? Don’t Forget Your Room Inventory!
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
September 2026 starters: application and arrival advice
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
Navigating the Emotional and Practical Side of Leaving Home for University
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
Is living in student accommodation really worth the price?
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
Getting your room offer
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
Accommodation Jargon Buster
Applying for accommodation can be confusing, especially with all the terminology involved. To help, we’ve put together this Accommodation Jargon Buster, explaining key terms and … Read more
ResLife News – January 2024
Happy New Year and welcome to ResLife! The January blues may be kicking in for some but we’re happy to be back and can’t wait … 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





