Teesside Student Halls

Hi! I am a student at Teesside who lived in King Edwards Square in my 1st year (2018/2019). I had a great experience living there and really couldn't recommend the residence more.

KES was refurbished in 2018 and is made up of terraced houses surrounding a green space. I loved living in a house environment and found the communal kitchen/lounge area, made getting to know my housemates and making friends so much easier. Bedroom and ensuite size vary per house but they all provide everything you could need as a student. It was easy to make the room feel like 'home' and having an ensuite was a bonus for privacy and keeping it clean.

The houses are on-campus and literally a 2-minute walk to the 'campus heart'. They are also really close to town, with a shopping centre and restaurants just down the road which was always ideal.

In KES, washing machine facilities are in a separate house at the end of the terraced row. This requires a card that must be topped up with credit (this can be done online). A similar system is in place within Central Halls. Like Central Halls, there are wardens and a maintenance team who are readily available should you need them. They are easy to contact with everyone always happy to help.

As Jessica recommended, I would definitely consider joining the Facebook group for the residence you end up in. This is something that my housemates and I didn't do, so we ended up with way too many kitchen appliances. Joining this group will also allow you to talk to your housemates before you all move in, making the experience much less daunting.

Regardless of which you choose as your preferred accommodation, both KES and Central Halls have a lot to offer. I would say that the main difference between them is the type of accommodation (house or apartment), so this is something that you would need to consider. I hope this has helped you with your decision!

Georgia