{"id":10081,"date":"2026-03-17T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=10081"},"modified":"2026-03-17T13:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:43:00","slug":"how-to-love-where-you-live-at-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/how-to-love-where-you-live-at-university\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Love Where You Live at University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Now that term two is almost at an end, you’ve probably created your own uni life routines and made your space your own. But have you embraced loving where you live? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now is the perfect time to consider the space around you. Would having a good spring clean help boost your mood? Is there something broken that you could ask to be fixed? Here are 5 top tips to help you love where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Declutter your life<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Having a messy or over-filled space can sometimes feel overwhelming. A tidy space can boost mental wellbeing, reduce stress and increase focus, so do you really need all of the things in your room? If you get rid of just a few things it can have a big impact. To help, there are a number of British Heart Foundation donation points<\/a> across campus where you can take your unwanted items. Be sure to check the details of what can and can’t be donated and the locations of the donation points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the Gift it Reuse it (GiRi) scheme<\/a>, you can also donate your unwanted household items to be used by new students arriving at the University. Look out for information on donation points from mid-May onwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Be kind to yourself and others<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learning to live with others when you first arrive at university can be a big change from what you’re used to. Having had two terms to settle in, the polite efforts of being considerate with flatmates may have slipped, so why not revisit that cleaning rota to make sure the chores are still divided equally? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making time for your own wellbeing<\/a> is also really important, and with the weather turning more spring-like, getting out and about<\/a> could be just what’s needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Live sustainably<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Recycling your waste in University accommodation is simple, with most things now able to go in the dry mixed recycling bin instead of needing to be separated out. Take a look at the Recycling poster<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sustainability Team have also created a Quick Guide to Recycling<\/a> to help, and a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Guide<\/a> to show how to make the most of items before they reach the bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Keep spaces clean and safe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now is the time for a good spring clean, whether that’s in your own room or in the communal spaces that you share. But where to start? Our Cleaning Guide video offers some quick tips and hacks to help make the chores easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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