Tom Martin
Staff
Student Living Plus
Georgia Hastie
Staff
Northumbria University, Newcastle
What’s your most memorable Newcastle/ Student living by Sodexo/ Oxford house story?
Donating students old bedding to Newcastle Cat and Dog shelter. Its great seeing the difference that we can make to the community
Where in Newcastle would you recommend visiting?
Dabbawal, The Great British cupcakery, Tyneside cinema, Bemish Museum
What piece of information do you know that you don’t think anybody else knows (that you don’t mind sharing)?
I finished last year’s 2-mile great north swim, I finished in last position, but I am still very proud of myself
What would people be surprised to find out about you?
I’m a big sci-fi and fantasy fan. I go to lots of conventions. In 2017, I won the Newcastle comic con cosplay contest. I worked as a model maker or Star Wars: The Force Awakens and sat in the real millennium falcon cockpit.
Jill Sarginson
Staff
Oxford House, Newcastle
What’s your most memorable Newcastle/ Student living by Sodexo/ Oxford house story?
The first day we opened our doors at Oxford House and watching all our new residents arriving and making the building come to life.
Where in Newcastle would you recommend visiting?
On a Saturday or Sunday head down to Tynemouth which is a short metro ride away where you find a busy market, bars and lovely restaurants, you will also be able to experience Riley’s Fish Shack at King Edward’s Bay next to The Priory.
George the Dog
Staff
'Official Oxford House Dog'
Shrihari Maddieneni
Student
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Where in Newcastle would you recommend visiting?
The Tyne Bridge at night, such a beautiful view
What piece of information do you know that you don’t think anybody else knows (that you don’t mind sharing)?
I played basketball at a national level
What advice would you give to your 18-year old self?
If you get the chance, travel as much as you can!
Neal Russell
Student
University
Where in Newcastle would you recommend visiting?
Shijo - They do the best food in the North east
What advice would you give to your 18-year old self
Make friends in first year, its great living with your friends in second year
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