{"id":2397,"date":"2024-07-11T11:28:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T11:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/?p=2397"},"modified":"2024-07-11T11:34:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T11:34:04","slug":"kings-accommodation-great-dover-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/2024\/07\/11\/kings-accommodation-great-dover-street\/","title":{"rendered":"A look into King\u2019s Accommodation &#8211; Great Dover Street"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Clara Thulin, 3rd Year BSc Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>King&#8217;s College London is one of the world&#8217;s top universities and offers an amazing academic experience. But finding the right place to live can feel overwhelming. In London, the housing market is complex and not always budget-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a King\u2019s accommodation instead of private housing in your first year of university can save you a lot of hassle and a lot of money! Here\u2019s why choosing Great Dover Street as your first year accommodation is an excellent choice:<\/p>\n<h1>Location, Location, Location!<\/h1>\n<p>Great Dover Street Apartments (GDSA) is situated on the south bank of the Thames, only ten minutes from Guy\u2019s Campus and walking distance from Strand Campus. Don\u2019t fancy walking? There are amazing public transport connections, and the journey is short. Living at GDSA, you&#8217;re also just a short walk from Borough Market and iconic landmarks like The Shard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2408 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is also more King\u2019s accommodation in every direction from Great Dover Street, so you can make even more friends and you won\u2019t have to spend a penny on transport to see them. Your social life has been made easy. Lastly, one of the best things about GDSA is that one of the most popular and loved student bars is just five minutes from your door\u2026<\/p>\n<p>At Great Dover Street, the entire city is at your fingertips!<\/p>\n<h1>A home, a family<\/h1>\n<p>Great Dover Street isn&#8217;t just a room, it&#8217;s a vibrant and inclusive community, renowned for its friendly atmosphere. Imagine coming back to a common room buzzing with activity, gathering in the flat next door for a dinner party or hitting the on-site gym for a quick workout with your flatmate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2412 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-common-area-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s even a music room if you&#8217;re feeling creative! Need an at-home study session but also a little motivation to start? No problem &#8211; there are dedicated study areas, perfect for some solo revision or getting that group project started.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the courtyard, you are likely to meet almost everyone in the building. Maybe you bump into someone in the morning and decide to walk to campus together?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2413 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-courtyard-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-courtyard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-courtyard-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-courtyard-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-courtyard-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-courtyard.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Insider Tip:<\/em> Keep an eye out for events organised by the residence staff. Movie nights, game nights, and even trips around the city are all on the cards.<\/p>\n<h1>The Practical Stuff<\/h1>\n<p>Your room comes with an en-suite bathroom, so rest assured that you won\u2019t have to queue for the showers! Laundry facilities are on-site, no need to trek to the laundromat. There&#8217;s even bike storage and 24\/7 reception for added peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>The security of living in King\u2019s accommodation is difficult to match. Skip arguing with the estate agency over mould or a broken shower, GDSA has your back.<\/p>\n<p>Best of all? Bills are included, so you can focus on what matters &#8211; making the most of your King&#8217;s experience!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2418 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/files\/2024\/07\/GDSA-bedroom-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Live Like a Londoner, Learn Like a King<\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for comfortable and convenient accommodation with a vibrant social scene, look no further than Great Dover Street. My year at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcl.ac.uk\/visit\/great-dover-street-apartments-location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GDSA<\/a> was one of the best of my life! There are so many memories to be made living at university accommodation, and they are waiting for you.<\/p>\n<h3>Read More&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/2024\/03\/22\/exploring-student-societies-guide-kings-shayna-velasquez\/\">Exploring Student Societies: A Guide to Thriving at King\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/nms\/2023\/03\/02\/5-reasons-why-love-mathematics-clara-thulin\/\">5 Reasons Why I Love Mathematics<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>By Clara Thulin, 3rd Year BSc Mathematics King&#8217;s College London is one of the world&#8217;s top universities and offers an amazing academic experience. 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