Getting ready to move into University of Chester accommodation?
We know the whole moving process can be pretty stressful but don’t panic – our Residential Advisers (the team of student volunteers that support students in UoC-owned accommodation) have come up with some top tips to help you out:
🏡 You’ll find a list of things you should and shouldn’t bring on page 8 of the Resident Guide – make sure you also check pages 9 and 10 for information on regulations and guidance:
🏡 Check your University emails for a link to your Residential Life Teams group, so you can find others who will be living in your accommodation.
🏡 Look out for your Residential Advisers in the blue Residential Life tops – we’re here to help.
🏡 Take some time to explore and get to know your new campus and city.
🏡 Bring photos of friends/family and make your room feel like your home from home.
🏡 Don’t bring everything you own; only buy essentials and explore charity shops for good deals once you get here.
🏡 Organise your room and keep it tidy – it makes a real difference.
🏡 Say hello to your flatmates, it’s likely they feel the same as you. Unpack with your door open, invite them to hang out, cook with them or invite them to try out one of the many activities happening during Welcome Week.
🏡 Smile and say hello! Don’t be afraid to be the first person to suggest doing something together. This will also help you to gain more confidence.
🏡 Get involved in as much as you can; Residential Life, Chester Students’ Union (CSU), Sport and Active Lifestyle, and Student Services have loads of activities for everyone and it’s a great way to meet people.
🏡 Get involved in Sports and Societies and get to know the people you live with at the beginning of term; it’s a great way to make friends and connections.
🏡 Make sure you tidy and clean up after yourself in any communal kitchens or bathrooms to make sure everyone has a pleasant experience.
🏡 Always use the extractor fan and keep kitchen doors closed when cooking to avoid setting the fire alarm off!
🏡 Get to know your Residential Adviser – they are a brilliant point of contact and can help signpost you to appropriate services if you need them.