Kingston University

On-campus housing is very nice...if your flatmates aren't messy in the kitchen and toilet. But it is very difficult to get on-campus housing, and recently the university lost its bid for some land on which they were going to build a new student community. Off-campus housing required a lot of hassle with landlords and landladies, and the amenities vary wildly even though the cost is uniform (about £75 per week). The public transportation is great, but can really get to you if you need to get somewhere quickly or if you're light on cash. Housing is luck of the draw when you're an international student. I was scheduled to live in a private residence, but that fell through. I was homeless for about 4 hours, until the two managers of the programme found a place on campus and one of them personally drove me to the buildling after business hours.

No matter where you stay, it is terribly expensive and places on campus are rare. Only full-year studets are eligible for renting a campus flat. Travelling times (by bus) can be quite long if you live in lodgings, even though there is a free shutttle service for students.

I really liked the facilities I had at the Residence Hall.My room had a small bathroom and a large study table. The pity thing from my accommodation was the complete lack of cleanliness and collaboration of some of my flat mates.

-

It is quite safe and quiet, which is very suited for studying and living.

My landlady was very nice and very helpful