Post contributed by John C. K. John is an undergraduate at King’s in the department of Philosophy.  

Life in Stamford Street Apartments

Whilst all of King’s residences are great in their own way, Stamford Street Apartments – or ‘SSA’ as we affectionately call it – has so much to love.  I, of course, have to mention the wonderful location.  Being in Waterloo and Central London, residents of SSA are right opposite Waterloo Campus with its useful library, around 15 minutes’ walk to Strand Campus and 25 minutes to Guy’s Campus.  You are also mere minutes’ walk away from multiple ‘express’ supermarkets (Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose), as well as a variety of wonderful cafés and restaurants – if Nando’s is your thing, ours is two minutes away.

 

The staff and reception team at SSA are absolutely wonderful individuals and are always there to help, alongside your ResiLife Team.  The ResiLife Teams of Community Facilitators (CFs) and Residence Associates (RAs) are there to help you make the most of your time at SSA by hosting weekly events such as Teatox (hot drink, biscuits and chat), Art Night (to express your creative side on canvas) and Film Night (experienced in our very own lecture theatre ‘cinema’).  To keep your body and mind healthy, we have our very own gym next door (free for SSA residents only!) and a study space near our lecture theatre.  We also have an on-site laundrette – hardly the height of excitement, but it at least means you have no excuse not to wash your clothes (just ask for a ‘Washstation card’ from reception)!  Your CFs run exciting and varied monthly events including Pub Quizzes, Games Nights, Pizza Parties and trips to hidden gems you do not want to miss!  They are always eager to hear what you have to say, with REC meetings every month so residents can help shape the future of SSA and its community.

Local Area

Aside from the simply practical aspect, living at SSA offers culture right outside your door, with the artistic delights of the National Theatre, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and much more.  The excitement comes in discovering these for yourself and making the most of your time at King’s not just academically, but though personal enrichment also.  Remember to take advantage of all the fantastic local student discounts and deals – including £3 tickets at the BFI Southbank (shows classic and indie films) and £7.50 National Theatre tickets!  On a side note, be sure to sign up for free to UNiDAYS (myunidays.com) and Student Beans (studentbeans.com if you have not already, ) for a variety of discounts all over London and online!

Living at SSA is what you make of it – so be sure to take advantage of its ResiLife and everything that surrounds it.  As long as you do this, you will certainly grow to love it as your home.