Noise pollution in student halls

Wild parties and building work could be affecting student’s studies. The feeling among students is diverse, some seeing it as a problem and some accepting it as a part of life.

A high number of students experience noise pollution in their halls of residence which has a number of side effects. Some expected it when they moved in but many find it irritating and inconsiderate.

Aimee Blanchard a Sociology Student who lives at Opal Court said: “There’s so much noise. Everyone has parties every night, but that’s part of living in halls. I wouldn’t complain but other people have because they can’t work with a lot of noise.”

Many LJMU students have encountered building work and heard ambulances which have disrupted their concentration or disrupted their sleeping patterns.

Claire Bennett, a Journalism student who lives at Prospect Point said: “There’s a lot of noise from builders. It’s especially bad when I have a hangover and the builders are using drills. I’ve never complained about other people’s music but it’s annoying when I’m considerate and other people aren’t.”

In some cases there have been complaints regarding unacceptably loud music in student flats but numerous students say they expected this when they moved in.

Callum Reece a Journalism Student staying at Prospect Point explained: “There’s a little bit of noise but not too much. It’s only distracting in the early hours of the morning when people are coming back from nights out. It’s a part of living in halls. I’ve been to loads of halls in Leeds and Nottingham and there miles worse. ”

Some students expected their halls of residents to be loud and busy but others are put off by it. A security guard working in halls of residents commented: “There’s not many complaints at Prospect Point but I work at Atlantic Point too and we get loads there.”