If your university accommodation is self-catered, your shared kitchen is where you’ll make and eat all of your own meals. If you have are in catered halls, you’ll be served breakfast and an evening meal (usually Monday to Friday, during term time) in your college’s dining hall.
Advantages of living in Halls of Residence at university include: gas, electric and water are often included in your rent so there won’t be any unexpected bills; communal areas are cleaned regularly; there may be security presence on campus; facilities and social events will be on your doorstep.
Halls of Residence are on-campus accommodation at university. As well as having your own private bedroom, there may be social, study and catering facilities, as well as activities and events where you can meet other students in your hall outside of your course.