Kwame Mensah's essay
By Kwame Mensah · September 22, 2026
My visa came through late. I had about ten days before classes started at Suffolk and still no place to stay in Boston. Coming from Accra, I couldn’t exactly fly over to view apartments.
Fast, even under pressure
Dwll was the only thing that didn’t make me feel like I was gambling. Verified rooms, real housemates I could message the same day, and a downtown spot I could actually afford near the Common.
Ten days is not a lot of time to find a home in a new country. Dwll made it feel possible.
I signed within 48 hours and made it to my first lecture on time. If you’re racing the clock like I was, start here first.
