Post contributed by Sparsh S. He is an undergraduate at King’s, studying  Business.

Life in Stamford Street Apartments

Living in Stamford Street Apartments as a second-year student at King’s has been one of the best decisions for me. The proximity of the residence to all the major campuses, be it Waterloo, Strand or Guys has helped me save time and plan my calendar better. The connectivity in terms of public transport is also amazing, making it central to reach any location in Central London at any time of the day. More importantly, it has a two-fold benefit for health-conscious people for whom exercise is a major recreational goal. SSA has a free gym facility for all residents and often hosts BeActive sessions for Yoga, Pilates and Aerobics.

The community at Stamford is built upon the foundations of trust and togetherness. The reception is a common area where people from all buildings come and integrate as one. The fact that the communal room is not a separate entity at Stamford helps maintain touch of all residents with what is going on in the residence due to visibility from the reception. Residents can engage with the staff, who are very friendly and partake in the activities alongside them too. This creates an open environment wherein conversations are initiated in case of problems and solutions likewise. In today’s age of technology, most residents are connected on social media on a common platform, helping each other in trivial things such as ordering food, swapping clothes, giving movie suggestions etc.

Local Area

Living in Stamford allows you to save money by walking to all major locations around the campus and otherwise instead of taking the bus or the tube; even to places in Oxford Street and Mayfair. The residence team makes the living experience comfortable, as they are always there to help in settling in and feeling a part of the greater community of students. The neighbourhood has tons of cafes, restaurants and utility stores. Overall, Stamford provides the best facilities in all aspects of being student housing at extremely affordable prices, given its location in the heart of London.

As small as it may seem, it is these little things that make us a strong community of individuals who can trust and depend on one another. I say it with heartfelt gratitude that Stamford is not only my home, it is my family!