The festive break is officially over, and the building is coming back to life as students return for a brand-new term. Whether you spent the holidays eating far too much chocolate, catching up on sleep, or travelling, it’s that familiar time of year to ease back into routines, lectures, and campus life (with varying levels of enthusiasm!). With colder days, darker evenings, and the temptation to...

Smart: adjective. Definition: not me last night, coming home after midnight despite having class at 10 this morning. That’s not a lot of logic. I rush to the shower, put the kettle on, quickly make my bag. Then completely forget I put the kettle on and avoid burnouts. Zoë’s already had her toast, she reminds me of mine, and I go in before it burns — good friends for the Victoria Line, which I get...

As I wake up in my cozy room at Smart Student Accommodation, I stretch and yawn, feeling the excitement of a new day ahead. My name is Khadija Khalid, and I'm a medical student pursuing my Master's in Public Health at London Metropolitan University. My morning routine begins with a 30-minute workout, followed by a refreshing shower and a healthy breakfast. I love starting my day with a warm cup of tea...

As a student living in Smart Student Accommodation, none of my days are completely identical. Sometimes, I spend most of the day working on homework in my flat, and sometimes I leave early in the morning to go on an adventure around London. Most days, I wake up with the sun shining through my window at 7am. I make breakfast and coffee and read up on the daily news. After washing the dishes, I usually go...