FIXTURES IN THE ROOM:

 

• Built-in cupboard

• Wall-to-wall carpeting

• Basin & mirror

• Wall-mounted heater

• Large notice board

 

MOVABLE FURNITURE IN THE ROOM:

 

• 1 bed (base, mattress & 2 pillows)

• 1 desk

• 1 chair

• 1 bookcase

• 1 bedside lamp

• 1 bedside cabinet

• 1 waste paper basket

 

LINEN PROVIDED:

 

• Curtains (2 drops) – beige & brown

• Net curtains - white

• Duvet

• Duvet cover - beige & brown

• Flat sheet - white

• 2 pillow cases - one white & one beige and brown

• 1 winter blanket 

 

PERSONALISING YOUR ROOM:

 

• Furniture can be moved around to create a space comfortable to live in.

• Many girls like to bring their own duvet cover and pillow cases.

• As no prestik may be affixed to the walls pictures may be put

up on the notice board and cupboard doors, but not to the

walls.

 

Continental pillows, small throw-rugs and bean bags also add a touch of individuality.

• As Ruth First House is wired for ResNet a computer is an asset. At a cost of approximately R400 per year you can

access the internet, check your email and surf ResNet, which links all Rhodes residences.

• An extension cord is an asset as it allows you to move your room around without being limited by plug points.

• A small portable sound system is also a good idea, but bear in mind that there are silence hours so you won’t be allowed to blast music at all hours.

 

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:

 

• Feb/March are the hottest months of the year in Grahamstown with temperatures often reaching 35+ degrees so sun block, flip-flops or sandals and a hat or cap are essentials.

• A raincoat or all-weather jacket is a must as we are famous for having four seasons in a day and our winters can be very wet indeed.

 

A swimming costume comes in very handy on hot days and the Rhodes pool is available to all students during the day.

 

RESIDENCE FACILITIES:

 

Bathrooms

 

Each corridor has its own bathroom with basins, showers and toilets, but no baths.

 

Kitchenettes

 

We have 2 kitchenettes, each equipped with a fridge for saving perishable goods. The lower kitchenette has a microwave for reheating mid-night snacks and the top kitchenette has a kettle. Both have a sink for washing-up.

 

Common Rooms

 

We have two common rooms (lounge areas), both equipped with TVs, lounge chairs and a couple of coffee tables.

 

The lower common room houses the video machine, M-Net and DStv decoders and vending machine.

 

The top common room has a rather nice balcony, well used by smokers as it is the only area of the residence where smoking is permitted.