Attending a halls of residence in first year is essential at university! I was able to easily make a new group of friends with similar interests to me, which made my time more enjoyable and helped settle me in to Christchurch.

I also found Rochester and Rutherford Hall allowed me to focus on learning the ways of university without having to worry about preparing meals or making time to socialise etc.

Most importantly, R & R felt more homely than I expected a hall to feel like. It is the right size - not too overwhelming, however still large enough to meet a range of different people. The rooms are a good size and are kept nice, and the food is to a very high standard.