These articles and testimonials share accounts of how students found life at the Baptist Student Hostel. We’re delighted they had such a positive time with us and we’re proud to say they’re voicing opinions we have heard many times over the years. At the end of the day, most people want someplace secure, warm, and friendly to live. Baptist Student Hostel ticks all those boxes and much more.
- ‘A found family’: Lucas reflects on living at Baptist Student Hostel
Since its establishment in 1972, Baptist Student Hostel (formerly Baptist Youth Hostel), has been a home-away-from-home for young people coming to live and study in Palmerston North. It is owned by the Baptist Union and consists of a 33-bedroom hostel, four-bedroom flat for students with special dietary needs, and three additional flats that students can …Continue reading “‘A found family’: Lucas reflects on living at Baptist Student Hostel”
- A Decade of Devotion: Graeme and Sharon’s Christian Leadership at BSH
In the heart of Palmerston North, the Baptist Student Hostel (BSH) stands as more than just a place of residence for first year tertiary students. It is a haven of faith, warmth, and community, shaped by the dedicated leadership of Graeme and Sharon, who have served as managers for the past ten years. In this …Continue reading “A Decade of Devotion: Graeme and Sharon’s Christian Leadership at BSH”
- Testimonial – S.S.
The hostel was an awesome choice for my first-year accommodation, I made life-long friends, ate great food, and enjoyed hostel-wide events like paintball and bowling. Graeme and Sharon are awesome managers, super friendly, and are always keen for a chat – no matter the topic! It was also super ideal being alongside people studying similar … - Testimonial – J.P.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my year living at the Baptist Student Hostel. It was a great start to my life away from home and university studies. The hostel enabled to me to make great new friends in my first year. It was great living with an amazing bunch of completely individual people and being able … - Testimonial – C.R.
“Moving away from home can be hard and scary. I know for me, personally, Baptist Student Hostel has been a home away from home. The people, Sharon and Graeme (the managers) and the food and just everything has made it so homely and welcome. The rooms are a good size and very accommodating and there … - Testimonial – A.T.
“Moving away from home to a city where I knew only a few people was an incredibly daunting feeling at first, but I can now say that moving to the Baptist Student Hostel was the best decision my parents and I could have made. The Hostel is a bright, friendly, and comfortable place with a …
