So you said yes to living in student halls. You’ve signed on the dotted line, paid the deposit, and the move-in day has arrived. Living in student halls is a great experience and you’ll be starting a whole new exciting chapter of your life.

But if you’re coming from your parent’s house straight into living in student halls, it can be a strange experience. You have newfound independence, you’re in a new city, and you’re living with strangers – of course, it’s strange!

That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it and make the most of it. Many students have the time of their lives in student halls and there’s no reason you shouldn’t be one of them. Read on for 5 ways to make the most of living in student halls. 

Just Be Yourself

When you arrive at your new student halls and meet your flatmates, obviously you want to make a good impression on them. But make sure that you aren’t pretending to be someone you’re not.

Don’t put on any acts, people often see right through them. Just try to be yourself and relax, you’re great! If you’re not into all-night raves and would prefer to sit in and watch Gogglebox for hours on end, be upfront about it!
Putting on a fake persona will only exhaust you and it will slip eventually. Just be who you are unapologetically and people will still like you.

Say Yes

When Fresher’s Week arrives, there are so many opportunities day and night for you to experience. Whether it’s day trips to nearby towns or wild parties at the student union, try to say yes to it all.

Your flatmates will likely be going to as many events as possible, so it’s not like you’d be going alone. Make sure to say yes to smaller things too – having a group meal, watching TV together, or just chatting in someone’s room.

The more you say yes to, the better experiences you will have and you’ll make valuable connections and memories along the way.

Decorate!

Let’s face it, the room you get in student accommodation is a bit dull and doesn’t have much personality. One thing you need to make sure to do is decorate your room and the flat to give it some flair.

You can pick up posters, plants and other decorative items from town and even at your university’s Fresher’s Fair. They don’t cost much and they go a long way in brightening the place up and making it feel like home.

When you feel more comfortable in your student accommodation, you’ll be able to relax and feel less homesick.

Be Considerate

When you’re living with a group of new people for the first time, you’ll learn that everybody has different living habits and not everyone is great at it right off the bat.

When you’re considerate about others, you’ll be a great housemate. Don’t come in blind drunk at 5 in the morning, slamming doors and talking loudly. Try to clean up all of your mess right away and take the rubbish out every now and then.

Keep It Tidy

You might be used to your parents cleaning up the house at home, but they aren’t here now. It’s time for you to take ownership of your new place and keep it as tidy as you can.

The best course of action is to sit with your flatmates and come up with a cleaning rota. Allocate weekly and daily tasks to everyone to ensure that everyone is pulling their weight and keeping the place clean and tidy.

Living in a tidy environment will help boost your mood and help you be more productive, so try to stick to it.

These Tips Will Help You Make the Most of Living in Student Halls

If you follow these tips when you move in, you’ll be sure to make the most of living in student accommodation. In no time, you’ll feel right at home and living your best life as a student.

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