Accommodation
How to be the best flatmate
Living with new people at university can be a challenge, and learning to adapt to other people's routines can be difficult so any simple tips to make life and living together easier are always helpful
Jio, one of our Digital Creators asked fellow Heriot-Watt students for their tips and advice on how to be a good housemate. Maybe you already do these or could make more of an effort to do so, check them out below...
👋 Say good morning and ask them how they are
🍽 Get together once a week to make a 'flat meal'
🥤 Try new places together
🗣 Talk to them, support them
📢 Be considerate, especially when it comes to noise
🧹 Clean up after yourself, contribute to flat chores
🧈 Offer to share basic supplies
✅ Don't just think about yourself
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