July 2, 2025

Reimagining the Student Experience with Suraiya Comunello (Nido Living)

Reimagining the Student Experience with Suraiya Comunello (Nido Living)
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Reimagining the Student Experience with Suraiya Comunello (Nido Living)
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This week, we’re joined by Suraiya Comunello, CMO at Nido Living, for a deep dive into what truly matters to today’s students—and how operators can meet those expectations through service, design, and wellbeing.


From cultural contrasts in booking behavior to the rise of digital-first decision-making, Suraiya offers a rare, international perspective on how the student accommodation sector is evolving.


🎧 Here’s what to expect:

🌱 How biophilic design helps ease student anxiety and promote wellbeing

🧠 Why Nido developed a 4-year mental health program with expert Dr. Tara Quinn

📲 What it means when 66% of students book housing without ever visiting

💬 Why localized, authentic content is outperforming polished marketing campaigns