Birkbeck Court

“I’d much rather be somewhere that's quieter, not so loud.”

“Doors that can stay open without shutting”

“The kitchen feels way too cramped, and I don't really click with my flatmates, so eating together is always kind of awkward.”

“The bathroom is much cleaner, but there are still bugs and silverfish showing up all the time. And honestly, nothing ever seems to get done about it.”

“The cleaning is done on a routine basis, with a set timetable.”

“The size of the rooms and the kitchen”

“If I could change just one thing about where I’m staying, it would be the laundry. The machines are awful and feel like a total rip-off. They don’t work right most of the time, and the price is way too high for how bad they are.”

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“I really hope you all respond to people who are going through a tough time mentally. If someone messages you saying they feel awful about where they’re living, please meet them with empathy and acknowledge their grief. My first year of university was completely ruined because of the place I lived. There were days when I was awake for longer than I slept. I’m still paying rent too, because I had no real choice, and I ended up staying with friends. Please make sure this doesn’t happen again. It can affect more people than you might realize. Thank you.”

“The kitchen and bathroom are bigger.”