{"id":532,"date":"2024-01-22T10:30:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T10:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/?p=532"},"modified":"2023-12-04T11:41:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T11:41:19","slug":"how-to-make-halls-feel-homely-home-away-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/2024\/01\/22\/how-to-make-halls-feel-homely-home-away-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make Halls feel homely \u2013 Home away from Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living in university accommodation can be a great opportunity to make new friends and socialise with people. However, for some it can be nerve-racking as it may be the first time living away from home and there are quite some adjustment to get used to. For example, some may feel homesick\/lonely, some may be cooking for the first time, some may find it hard to share the living space with other people. In my first year, I was reluctant to spend on these d\u00e9cor but in the end, I wish I invested in these items earlier. You can reuse them for a few years and it is really important to feel comfortable at where you are living!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-533\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/CozyBedroom-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cozy Bedroom\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/CozyBedroom-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/CozyBedroom-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/CozyBedroom-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/CozyBedroom-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/CozyBedroom-143x215.jpg 143w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/CozyBedroom.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips on how to make your accommodation feel more homely, cozier and make it your new home!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decorate your room with items that have sentimental value or remind you of home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Photos, posters, or d\u00e9cor from your hometown! I always have a wall of photos to remind me of all the lovely memories I have and the people I love. I even arranged them in a heart shape as decoration. It is fun to make and definitely lifts my mood when I feel homesick or lonely.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add soft furnishings like cushions, blankets, and rugs can also make the space feel warmer and more inviting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adding your personality into your d\u00e9cor, colour co-ordinating these items can make the room so much cozier. Having a warm blanket is helpful in the winter! Sometimes I bring it to the common room when I spend time with my flatmates too.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to bring your soft toys to uni. Many people do it!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Greens! Bring in some houseplants or fresh flowers to liven up the space and make it feel more vibrant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When I am feeling down, I would buy myself some flowers to cheer myself up and putting it in a flask in my room lightens up the mood for the week too.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the time to water your plants, buy some artificial ones as d\u00e9cor!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-534\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/plants-266x300.jpg\" alt=\"plants\" width=\"266\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/plants-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/plants-910x1024.jpg 910w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/plants-768x865.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/plants-191x215.jpg 191w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/plants.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finally, consider investing in some ambient lighting, or a bedside lamp, to create a cozy atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A bedside lamp is really helpful for my sleep. The dimmer light helps me wind down and get ready for bed. I also put fairy lights around the pin board in my room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-535\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/lamp-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"lamp\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/lamp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/lamp-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/lamp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/lamp-323x215.jpg 323w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/12\/lamp.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eating with other people is found to reduce loneliness. You may suggest group meals with your flatmates. In my flat, we would take turns to cook a dish from our culture and share it with the flat every Sunday. It is nice to socialise and learn about each other\u2019s background and culture.<\/p>\n<p>Every weekend we would gather in the lounge and watch TV together. It saves money in comparison to going out for a meal and it can be really relaxing!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in university accommodation can be a great opportunity to make new friends and socialise with people. 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