Move-out day from LSE Halls of Residences is often an emotional time. As first year, General Course and Masters students alike depart for the long stretch of summer ahead, it is a time of reminiscing and prolonged goodbyes.
The day sees many tears, many boxes, many embraces and much laughter; as students celebrate the memories they’ve shared together.
For one student from Passfield Hall, this year was particularly special. After four wonderful years, Jemma-Louise Wood moved her belongings out for the 24th(!)* and final time – as she bid her farewell to the place that had become a second home.
Jemma commented:
“I’m really going to miss Passfield and my room especially! It’s seen so much over the years, not just celebrations with friends but also late night essay writing and long days revising for exams. I’ve loved not having to cook for myself too!”
It was a bittersweet goodbye, but Jemma made her mark by leaving a little gift on display in the Passfield dining room. “Wood, J. L. lived and laughed here, 2010-14” it reads (slightly hijacking the plaque marking Cleary, Goldstone & Mackrell’s stay some 64 years earlier).
From 1950 to 2014, many students have moved through Passfield; living and laughing, and even as they’ve moved onwards and upwards to great things – we hope they will always hold their memories of Passfield dear.
By Clementine Starling,
Passfield Hall
*given move-in and -out days during holiday periods.
