Plymouth Cross House

“The internet access is definitely there, but the support I’m getting right now is genuinely really helpful. That said, I wish I’d been grouped with other first years, because it would have made the freshers experience feel a lot better.”

“The plumbing in the bathrooms could be better.”

“The bedroom feels a little cramped. The wardrobe shelves could also be more flexible, like modular units. In the shared area, the kitchen setup includes a dining table and chairs, but there’s no sofa, and that’s something the other places include. That extra seating makes the common area feel much more comfortable and worthwhile, and people end up using it more. Right now, that doesn’t really happen. In the accommodations that do have a sofa in the kitchen, guests seem to socialize more, and it’s definitely easier to have friends over. On the other hand, the dining table and the bright plastic chairs make the space feel rather uninviting. Also, there’s no spot to air-dry things like shoes or other small items, and adding that would make the whole area more useful.”

“It’s not a big deal, but it’s really useful to be able to tell when the washing machines are available.”

“We need a lot more room in the fridge and freezer. Right now there just isn’t enough space for each person’s drawer.”

“We’ve got a cleaner coming in for the shared kitchen.”

“The room’s temperature”