Vita Student Portland House, Exeter

The team are amazing and so friendly especially Abby and Sophie - I can always have a chat with them! They genuinely are interested in my life and always ask about work and uni life 😂

The staff at Vita are truly wonderful. Ryan, the manager, is one of the most caring and genuine managers I have ever worked with, and Sophie is just as kind and supportive who is now a friend for life. The whole team always looked out for one another and, most importantly, showed genuine care for the students and their wellbeing. Thank you to Mehdi, Abbey, Ryan, and Sophie for the support, kindness, and dedication you showed during my time at Vita, it meant more to me than I can say.

The last 1 and 1/2 years staying with Vita Student have been the most comforting time away from home, with the Free High-Speed WiFi, Daily Breakfasts and 5* housekeeping. While those are fantastic amenities, the real highlight of my stay were the staff. They have been extremely helpful when the courier service failed to pick up my suitcases last year and managed to secure them for me until I returned. They were timely and allowed me to feel relaxed after receiving the initial phone call from the couriers. Thank you very much Vita Student for enabling me to enjoy my time away from home.

This is the last day of my stay at Vita Student and I have been here for 51 weeks. During this time I have had a great stay, I love the interior of my studio and the cleanliness of the common areas. My favourite part is the two floor to ceiling windows in the studio, the view and the light are great. Also, I was very well looked after by the Vita management team, they were all very friendly and welcoming and I appreciate the work they did, which helped me a lot. I will miss it all when I leave here, thanks vita！

Six Years of Homecoming: Thank You, Vita Student Six years ago, when I moved into Vita Student, I was just a nervous freshman with two suitcases, a head full of questions. I never imagined it would become more than just an apartment—it became my home, my support, and a silent witness to every chapter of my university life. Vita Student gave me more than just a roof over my head; it was a place to grow. From late-night study sessions to morning coffee breaks(I drink four cups of coffee a day), from impromptu hallway chats to quiet evening reflections, this building has carried my laughter, my stress, my joy, and my loneliness. The staff has always been friendly, the facilities reliable, and the atmosphere warm. Here, I felt safe and able to be myself, even if I wasn't sure who I was yet. I've made lifelong friends here. I've cried over deadlines and danced after exams. I've learned to cook (sort of), to live independently, and to find joy in the little things—like the view from the window (but only from one side of the apartment; the other side wasn't so great) or the bustling life in the common room. Thank you for the comfort, community, and countless memories. Vita Student, you are more than just a building—you are part of my story. A special thank you to our cheerful, big-boy manager, whose name I won't mention here as a surprise for all incoming freshmen, because you'll know who I'm talking about when you arrive. With gratitude, A very grateful student