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Support and advice

Student Accommodation Arrival Satisfaction Survey

Share your thoughts for the chance to win a £75 voucher

Upcoming Halls Life events

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Settling in at Southampton

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Accessing halls Wi-Fi: eduroam v. SOTON-IoT

Get connected during your time at halls

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Guide to laundry in halls

Laundry use is included as standard in your halls contract

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How to spend your first fortnight

It's all about balance...

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Everything you need to know about your hall

The ultimate halls guides

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Getting to know your flatmates

Tips for building strong relationships

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Registering with a GP

And other healthcare services!

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Getting around the city

Make travel a breeze

The ultimate guide to living in halls

From exploring the city to how to report a maintenance issue, here's everything you need to know

Meet your RLAs

Discover Southampton

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A student's guide to exploring Southampton

Ed shows you around some of the best spots

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Best running spots in Southampton

For all fitness levels 🏃‍♂️

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Budget-friendly eats in Southampton

Eat well without breaking the bank

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Five things to do in Southampton

Make sure to explore our great city

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Five things to do in Winchester

Everything Winchester has to offer

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Green spaces near you

Nature on your doorstep

Halls Guide Books

Archers Road - Halls Guide Book

Your guide to living at Archers Road

City Gateway - Halls Guide Book

Your guide to living at City Gateway

Erasmus Park - Halls Guide Book

Your guide to living at Erasmus Park

Glen Eyre - Halls Guide Book

Your guide to living at Glen Eyre

Highfield Hall - Halls Guide Book

Your guide to living at Highfield Hall

Wessex Lane - Halls Guide Book

Your guide to living at Wessex Lane

More Halls Life stories

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My 10 things to pack, 10 things to not...

Are you overthinking what to pack for uni?

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My guide to navigating the buses in Southampton

Here's a guide to navigating Soton by bus

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Support and advice

10 ways to make your room feel like home

Add a bit of YOU without breaking the bank

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Making your Money Stretch at University

Spend less, enjoy more.

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Things to do with your flatmates

Get to know each other more with these activities

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The A-Z of Halls Life

Your one stop shop for halls living

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Move in Weekend — what to expect

What's it like moving into University of Southampton halls?