Hiya just wondering what is the security like at Lakeside. I mean are they strict about other people staying in your room and stuff? And do u need the swipe card tingy to be let in and out aswell? Or do you just need it to be let in?
The keycard provided lets you in an out of the main compound and then into your individual block. You also get a key to get into your individual flat. You need the card to get out of the main compound. Obviously, due to lakeside being the largest individual residence, theres a large flow of people usually leaving and entering, so during the day and evening you wouldnt really need to wait long before someone with a keycard simply opens the gate and you go through.
If you live their, a keycard is essential, if not, you can always either wait, or ring a friend and get them to let you in.
Officially, you need to sign all guests in (for fire preoceedure purposes) and they are only allowed to stay for a maximum of two nights at a time. However, you could hide someone in your room for the entire year, no one checks.