Housing at UP



WHAT ARE THE HOUSING ARRANGMENTS LIKE IN SOUTH AFRICA?

You will be placed in clean, respectable residences in secure neighborhoods and have access to hot water for showers or baths daily. Many students have formed long-lasting friendships in the residences where they lived. Others had only a relationship of courteous coexistence. So be open to building positive relationships with your housemates, but don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t become best friends with those living with you.

Tips from other students:

“Know the rules of the house—telephone use, sharing bathrooms, clean up after yourself, etc.”

''“Be considerate. Find out what bugs your housemates and what doesn’t. You’ll get a lot of mileage out of working together to complete chores, helping clear the dishes after meals, etc.”''