Orchard Heights

“My place has really strong internet, and I have never had any problems with it. The study area is honestly better than I expected, too, because it’s spacious and can fit a lot of people. My bedroom is also in good condition, and my bathroom was definitely worth the extra cost. The kitchen is quite big for the fact that I only share it with five other people, and the cleaning service is really helpful. Overall, I think the location is excellent, and I’m genuinely glad I chose this accommodation. The only thing is that I wish it was a bit more affordable.”

“I just wish the room had better soundproofing.”

“I think they could run more events during Freshers to get people talking across the different flats, since that part mostly ends up being down to us, which I get. That said, the accommodation setup feels less social than other places, and I feel like having more events would push people into the shared spaces like the common areas, especially around Freshers, so you can meet more people. Also, most of the events seemed to happen after Freshers, so it may not suit everyone.”

“More than half of the washer and dryer machines are usually broken. And even if they all worked, there still wouldn’t be enough machines for how many students there are. Also, the heating system is really poor. It isn’t technically “broken,” so they can’t just fix it. It basically shuts off after a few seconds of heating, and I end up waking up freezing in the middle of the night. That is not how a heater is supposed to work.”

“We needed more cupboard space in the kitchen.”

“It really feels like there’s more of a community here, with events that help people fight loneliness.”