Housemate Diaries

Moving to the UK for university sounds exciting until you remember you might be sharing a flat with strangers you don’t know. When I moved into student accommodation, I didn’t expect much beyond figuring out who clogged the shower drain and passive-aggressive fridge notes. Instead, I got, let’s call them Sunshine and Joy, my wonderful… Read more » about Housemate Diaries

How to feel at home when you’re away from home

Being away from home in a new place is scary enough, especially if you’re too far away from home to visit regularly. I was quite lucky as I’m from the south of Hampshire, and my home was only an hour’s drive from Bournemouth. Still, I moved into Purbeck House during the pandemic, which meant seeing… Read more » about How to feel at home when you’re away from home