London, a dreamland for many people, has been an education hub for international students for more than a century. In the present times also, a large number of students from all over the world visit this fabulous global city to acquire higher education. For students, who come to London, there are great accommodation facilities available.
Different types of residences are found for students in London among which five types are very common: shared rooms, ensuite rooms, non-ensuite rooms, studios, and apartments. Some excellent facilities are available inside the student residences in London.
Below, you will read about some of the facilities that you can find inside the student residences in London.
Study Table and Chair
One of the major facilities you can find in your student accommodation London is a set of study table and chair. It seems to be small but still, it is very important for you since you are in London for your studies.
As per many experts, if you sit in the right posture, you can give more focus to your studies. So, you can study with more concentration with a study table and chair.
Wardrobes, Bookshelves, Under-Bed Storage, and Other Storage Spaces
After you shift to your residence in London, you need a space where you could unload your suitcase full of clothes. Besides, being a student, you also require a place where you could keep your books. For other assets also, you need storage spaces.
There is no shortage of storage spaces in the residences in London. You find wardrobes in your residences where you can keep your old and new clothes. Bookshelves can also be found in several student houses in London. You can also get under-bed storage space where you can keep some assets. Similarly, kitchen shelves and many other storage spaces can be found in housing units in London.
Wi-Fi Internet Connection
The internet connection is needed by everyone today but for students, it is more necessary for study purposes. This is why most of the accommodation units in London are equipped with Wi-Fi internet connections. So, if you have Wi-Fi-supported mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, you can easily connect them to the internet.
With a Wi-Fi connection, students can do the following:
- Complete the projects and assignments assigned by colleges and universities.
- Attend lectures online.
- Watch video tutorials.
- Read text lessons.
- Share and receive study-related lessons and notes via email and real-time apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
- Communicate and stay in touch with family, old friends in native place, new friends in London, faculty in the institute, etc.
- Do entertainment.
- Do online shopping.
- Stay active on social media.
Similarly, you can accomplish many other online tasks as a student through Wi-Fi internet connections.
Kitchen Equipment
You find fully equipped kitchens in the residences in London. In the kitchen, you may find cooking equipment such as a cooking hob, electric cooktop, microwave, and oven. Besides, you also get a fridge to keep fruits, vegetables, and other eatables fresh; to freeze the ice and the ice cream; to keep the water and other drinks cool; etc.
You also find a sink in your kitchen to wash the dishes. Besides, in some kitchens, you can also find a dishwasher for washing your dishes with less effort.
Heating
London is a cold country so you may need heating in the winter season. A heating facility is provided to you in accommodation properties, which is inclusive of bills.
Washing Machine
Washing machines may also be available on some of the properties.
Facilities in the Complexes of Residences
Also in the complexes in student residences in London, a wide range of facilities are available for fitness, fun, etc. In a large number of accommodation complexes, there are gyms available where students can do regular workouts. Moreover, some accommodation complexes also have yoga rooms where you can perform the practices like yogic postures, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Moreover, some housing complexes in London also comprise on-site swimming pools. So, you can enjoy swimming, sitting on the deck, playing in the water, and more. Besides, several properties also provide in-house cinemas to residents where they can visit and watch interesting movies along with their friends.
For more fun for students, several student residence properties also comprise a games room. In this games room, you may find the arrangement of a variety of games such as pool, foosball, table tennis, video games, etc.
Social events are organized in various properties, which facilitate you to meet new people, make new friends, and get lots of entertainment.
Many properties in London provide you the laundry services so you can get washed clothes.
Summing Up
Residences and their complexes in London have facilities for studies, storage, online access, dining, fun, fitness, etc. for students.
David Prior
David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.
