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Despite being England\u2019s capital city, London doesn\u2019t always get the best representation but let me tell you, you\u2019re about to move to one of the<\/span> best and safest <\/b>places in the UK. I was (pleasantly) surprised at how safe it is in London; both at my King\u2019s Residence and when I was out and about in the city. <\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re from a completely different country or elsewhere in the UK, it\u2019s likely that your current day-to-day life is <\/span>very <\/span><\/i>different compared to life in London. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n At home, you may not have reliable public transport or transport apps that make your life easier but that\u2019s exactly what you can get used to living in London. Before moving to London, if I ever missed the last train on a night out, I would have a pretty long walk in the dark (not ok) or have to fork out a fortune for a taxi but I\u2019ve never had to worry about this whilst living in London! <\/span>The Night Tube<\/b><\/a> runs on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday so if you ever go on a night out or for a late dinner with some friends, you can get home safely at no extra cost. Remember, that the Tube is one of the safest ways to travel in London too.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n During the week, <\/span>Night Buses<\/b><\/a> run from 11pm until as late (or early) as 6am. Whether you catch a bus or jump on the tube, you\u2019re always guaranteed to find a safe way home rather than hanging about for ages in an empty train station in the early hours of the morning or even worse, walking home. Apparently, 90% of Londoners live within 400 metres of a bus stop, so you won\u2019t even need to worry about walking far to the nearest one either!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you\u2019re out exploring the city, <\/span>here are 3 things to remember:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A home away from home<\/b><\/p>\n One of the BEST things about being a KCL student, for me, is living in King\u2019s Residences. Not only does it allow you to meet a diverse group of people and learn new life skills, you are also supported and protected whilst you\u2019re living there. King\u2019s staff will monitor your residence 24\/7; whether this is with a receptionist, security, warden or CF. This was a huge positive for me because once I moved in, I realised they were available to help me whenever I needed it. I was given their contact details (phone numbers and email addresses) meaning I could get in touch with them whenever I wanted to.<\/span><\/p>\n Another positive to staying in King\u2019s Residences is that <\/span>you\u2019re always safe.<\/b> You may be trying to imagine <\/span>exactly <\/span><\/i>what your residence will be like but that\u2019s difficult. One of the most important things for you to know is that you\u2019re secure. Usually, you need to get through 2 or 3 locked doors\/gates until you arrive to your flat. You\u2019re the only person who has the keys to get your room too; you may share a flat with others but things in your room will always be locked away and protected. <\/span>King\u2019s Residences have contents insurance included in your rent<\/span><\/a> too, so if anything ever was to happen, even though it\u2019s rare, you\u2019re protected.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I hope that puts your mind, and possible anxieties, at ease. 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