{"id":2033,"date":"2019-07-04T14:29:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T13:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/resilife\/?page_id=2033"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:37:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T11:37:23","slug":"life-in-residences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/resilife\/life-in-residences\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in Residences"},"content":{"rendered":"

Feeling nervous about starting university and moving away from home? <\/strong><\/em>Trust me, you\u2019re not alone. Before I started my first year at King\u2019s College London, I was exactly <\/em>the same. But living in King\u2019s Residences meant I had one of the BEST experiences I could possibly have as a student living in London.<\/p>\n

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Living with King\u2019s provided me with lots of unique opportunities to get involved in events and activities that I\u2019d never thought of getting involved in before. It pushed me way out of my comfort zone, but in the best possible way! No matter which residence you live in, you can expect to meet a diverse group of people, learn some really useful skills, and most importantly, have fun!<\/p>\n

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Sounds good? That (and so much more) is exactly what YOU will be a part of in King\u2019s Residences. Here are the things you can look forward to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Having a home away from home<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Moving away from home is a big step for everyone, whether that\u2019s a new city or country, but in King\u2019s Residences, you have the opportunity to make your room feel just like it does at home. Except now, you have some slightly different neighbours! For those of you who like your home comforts, there are lots of small ways that you can personalise your space \u2013 and it doesn\u2019t have to be too expensive either. How creative will you be?<\/p>\n

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    1. Becoming part of a community<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For me, the social aspect of living in King\u2019s Residences is the best part. You get to live with a bunch of people who are all starting their KCL journey at the same time as you, which makes it that little bit easier to make friends. There are plenty of opportunities to meet new people whether you\u2019re at a ResiLife<\/a> event or just passing someone in the corridor. The most important thing to do is get involved. I found it a bit daunting at first but there is always SO much going o<\/a>n from yoga sessions to boat tours on the Thames!<\/p>\n

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      Not only that, but you will meet people from all over the world. Your neighbours could be from China, North America or just down the road; but one thing that is guaranteed is that you’re all together, about to explore one of the best cities in the world.<\/p>\n

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      1. Having a strong support system<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Getting settled into a completely new lifestyle isn\u2019t easy, and you may come across problems from time to time. Not to worry though, because in King\u2019s Residences you have a strong support circle to help you out. Reception Staff, Hall leaders, Welfare Leads and Community Facilitators (CFs) are always around residences (and are contactable) if you need their support. CF\u2019s are the go-to people if you\u2019re ever missing home or need a bit of advice. They have been in your position before and will understand exactly <\/em>how you\u2019re feeling.<\/p>\n

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        It\u2019s worth mentioning how safe and secure you are in your flats too. You\u2019ll have 24\/7 security, CCTV and aren\u2019t able to access your flat without your student ID card. So, when you\u2019re all cosy in your flat, there\u2019s no way of anyone disturbing you or making you feel unsafe.<\/p>\n

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        1. Being in a great location<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Before I started at KCL, I didn\u2019t know that King\u2019s Residences were spread all over London, but wherever you end up living you\u2019re never too far from something amazing and exciting. Trust me, in London, there is always <\/em>something going on!<\/p>\n

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          The public transport network in London is one of the best \u2013 it\u2019s quick, cheap and really easy to navigate and that\u2019s coming from a non-Londoner! You can get buses, trains (over and underground) and bikes all over the city. Some residences are even walking distances from Big Ben, Oxford Street and even Camden Market. If not, thanks to public transport, you can be on campus in no time<\/a> or in Central London for a day of exploring if you\u2019ve got some free time.<\/p>\n

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          As you can see, there are lots of things to be excited about when it comes to living with King\u2019s Residences. Your experience there will help you learn new things, meet lots of people and be comfortable amongst this big change that\u2019s going on in your life. Lots of students<\/p>\n

          choose to stay in King\u2019s Residences once their first year is done too because they just can\u2019t face experiencing #fomo.<\/p>\n

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          So, it\u2019s time to follow in the footsteps of me, Alan Rickman, Tom Hiddleston, Gary Lineker and many more great alumni by staying in King\u2019s Residences and having an amazing time at KCL.<\/p>\n

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          Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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