“Looked at My Res and Sighed”: UP Student’s Luxury Room Tour Sets New Standards

“Looked at My Res and Sighed”: UP Student’s Luxury Room Tour Sets New Standards

  • A University of Pretoria student's impressive res room tour went viral on TikTok, showcasing modern appliances and thoughtful organization in her new accommodation
  • Content creator @khodi_ramaite documented her thorough unpacking process at Brooklyn Studios, revealing amenities like a mounted TV and fully equipped kitchenette
  • The premium student accommodation's features left many fellow students envious, with some jokingly lamenting their living situations
Woman's post goes viral.
One woman shared a video of her new res room and her unpacking session. Many students shared their envy. Images: @khodi_ramaite
Source: TikTok

A University of Pretoria student has set social media abuzz with a glimpse into premium student living at Brooklyn Studios. Content creator @khodi_ramaite shared her unpacking process as she settled into her new residence.

Watch the TikTok video below.

Modern student living

Located just 250 meters from UP's Lynnwood Road entrance, Brooklyn Studios offers students with fully furnished private rooms. Each space comes with three-quarter beds, built-in cupboards, fridge-freezers, and wall-mounted TVs.

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The accommodation also includes extra luxuries like a clubhouse, swimming pool, indoor gym, and yoga square. With monthly rates between R7,670 and R10,900, depending on the room type and lease length, these units offer top-tier student living in Pretoria.

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The TikTok video shows the student unpacking, from arranging groceries and toiletries to laying carpets and setting up appliances, capturing the transformation from an empty space to a stylish student home.

A woman's post unpacking at res goes viral.
A young woman shared a video showing her new res and her unpacking process. Other students praised the luxury space and others wished they could swap for hers. Images: @khodi_ramaite
Source: TikTok

Students react to luxury res life

@𝕽𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖔 admitted:

"Looked at my res and sighed😪"

@user123456789 marvelled:

"Did I just see a tv?"

@Malakai shared:

"Looked at my in-campus room and started to tear up😔"

@AL💋 praised:

"Your space is so lux ✨"

@OlwethuKheswa🎀 inquired:

"How were you able to apply for res, my sister is struggling to get res at Pretoria, uzoba yi first year at UP."

@Saintie👩🏽‍🍳 exclaimed:

"What a beautiful residence omg."

@ilovevanilla encouraged:

"I hope you stay consistent 🫡"

Other trending res stories

  • A Wits University student left viewers stunned after showing off her dream-like accommodation, complete with impressive girly decor that transformed her space into a Pinterest-worthy haven.
  • UCT students sparked heated discussions about accommodation standards after one resident exposed shocking living conditions, revealing the stark contrast in student housing experiences.
  • Briefly News also reported on a Cape Town student's luxury apartment tour that went viral, featuring modern amenities and stunning views that had social media users questioning their life choices.

Source: Briefly News

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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a versatile writer and editor with expertise across platforms. Currently a human interest writer at Briefly News, she began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later specialized in professional documents at Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za