Meet the ResLife Student Bloggers

Hello from the ResLife blogger team!

Life in halls is lively, fast-paced, and full of opportunities to connect – and the ResLife team is at the heart of building that sense of community. Among them are the ResLife Student Bloggers, a team of creative student writers who shine a spotlight on the people, events, and little moments that make hall life memorable.

Through their stories, they offer a personal window into what it’s really like to live at LSE. Sharing tips, stories, and experiences that help bring the halls community closer together.

2026/27 bloggers

Cailyn Kennedy

I'm Cailyn, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I'm studying International Relations, living in Bankside, and I'm from the UK. I love music, food, and travel, and am passionate about geopolitics and activism.

Thomas Bowhay

I’m Tom, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I’m studying geography, living in Bankside House, and I’m from the United Kingdom. My content aims to help you maintain a social vs. academic balance at LSE, without missing out on its music, food, and travel opportunities!

Shirui Wang

I’m Shirui, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I’m studying MSc Social Anthropology, living in Butler’s Wharf, and I’m from China. I enjoy sharing real and relatable moments from student life, especially the little discoveries that come with living in a new city.

Sarah Shakir

I’m Sarah, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I’m studying BA Geography, living in Carr-Saunders, and I’m from the UK. I love reading, hiking and finding my new favourite study spots and cafés around London!

Phoebe Olkkola

I’m Phoebe! I’m a student blogger with ResLife. I’m studying Media and Communications MSc, living in Lilian Knowles House, and I’m from the USA. I’m super excited to explore life in London and all that my neighborhood has to offer!

Budhaditya Ghosh

I'm Budhaditya, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I'm studying the Master of Laws (LLM), living in Lilian Knowles House, and I'm from India. When not annoying dogs with my affection, I enjoy reading a good book, cooking, or taking walks.

Idil Usta

I'm Idil, a student blogger with ResLife. I'm studying MSc Marketing, living in Robeson House, and I'm from Turkiye. I love writing, exploring new places and connecting with people, and I'm excited to share my experiences with you!

Kanav Bansal

I'm Kanav Bansal, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I'm studying Law, living in Passfield Hall, and I'm from Canada. I love football and I support Arsenal in the premier league.

Laxmi Thanki

I’m Laxmi, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I’m studying an MSc in Development Studies, living in Robeson House, and I’m from Ghana. I’m an aspiring dog mom, philanthropist, and best selling author. I am emotive storyteller, and love to tell the stories that make you feel!

Heidi Hazelrig

I'm Heidi, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I'm a master's student studying international relations, living in Robeson House, and I'm from the USA. I love exploring new cities, finding the best cozy spots, and when I'm not out and about you'll often find me enjoying my hobbies of reading and music.

Cecillia Carlhammar

I'm Cecilia Carlhammar, a Student Blogger with Reslife. I'm studying a BSc of International Relations, living in Sidney Webb House, and I'm from France. I'm passionate about football, love discovering hidden places all over London, and enjoy exploring the city!

Zikai Li

I’m Jack, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I’m studying MSc Financial Statistics, living in Sidney Webb House, and I’m from Australia. Hopefully I can convince you to explore the city of London a bit more than you initially wanted to :)

Aliénor Prinselaar

I'm Aliénor, a student Blogger with ResLife. I'm studying European and International Politics and Policy, living in Sidney Webb House, and I'm from Belgium and France. I love traveling, drawing, dancing, and meeting new people; don't hesitate to come say hi!

Mariana Quevedo Ardila

I’m Mariana, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I’m studying History and Politics, living in High Holborn, and I’m from Colombia. I enjoy reading and doing new things with friends!

Russell Teh

I'm Russell, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I'm studying Mathematics with Economics, living in Rosebery Hall, and I'm from Singapore. I love petting random animals, bowling with terrible form, and spontaneous sidequests!

Namisha Batheja

I'm Namisha, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I'm studying Psychological and Behavioural Science, living in Urbanest Westminster Bridge, and I'm from Dubai. Fun fact: I have a black belt in karate!

Minaho Ishitsuka

I’m Minaho, a Student Blogger with ResLife. I’m studying International Social and Public Policy (Education) living in Lilian Knowles House and I’m from Japan. I enjoy wandering around the city to find hidden spots!

Chuhan Cheng

I'm Chara,student Blogger with ResLife.I'm from Zimbabwe,studying BSc History and Politics living in Bankside. Fine Arts enthusiast!

ResLife Blogger Teams