Fatima El-Sayed's essay
By Fatima El-Sayed · September 17, 2026
Budget was everything for me. I came from Cairo on a partial scholarship, and every extra hundred dollars of rent meant something I’d have to give up somewhere else.
No surprises, no hidden fees
What I appreciated most about Dwll was that the price I saw was the price I paid. I could sort by cheapest first, see exactly what was included, and rule out anything over my limit instantly.
- Found a shared room in Brighton well under my cap.
- Utilities and Wi-Fi were listed up front.
- Split everything cleanly with my housemates through the app.
I’m at Boston College now, saving where I can, and I never once felt tricked. For any student watching every dollar — this is the way.
