Glasgow Accomodation

Reply 1900

Howdy,
I have just been accepted as an exchange student for semester 2, so I am just trying to suss out the options from accommodation. I thought I would ask, I've tried to scroll through numerous pages!!

At the moment I like the sound of the student apartments and QM. From what I see Murano has quite a social life, but what are the facilities like? (I am not normally a party animal, would be my main concern with Murano). Can anyone also shed some light into Carincross, Kelvinhaugh etc in terms of facilities and general reviews?

I guess the main thing I am at is where would be best for an exchange student to stay that is looking to captailise on making the most of their time at Glasgow?

Thanks in advance :smile:

Reply 1901

AmeliaJ92

Hello! I am also an exchange student for next semester trying to figure out accommodation. Where are you from? I'm going to guess the U.S. since you said howdy, and I don't know of any other countries that say that.
I'm considering the student apartments and Cairncross. Does anyone have advice on these two? QM is a bit out of my budget, and from what I've read, Murano seems too wild for me.

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Reply 1902

SuCruceLumen

Original post by AmeliaJ92

Hello! I am also an exchange student for next semester trying to figure out accommodation. Where are you from? I'm going to guess the U.S. since you said howdy, and I don't know of any other countries that say that.

Hey!
Cool to speak to another change student :smile:

haha, nope I am far from American, Australian... (We really don't say G'day mate as often as it seems! :wink:

)
Where are you from?

Reply 1903

AmeliaJ92

Cool! I'm from the U.S. I'm from the region that says howdy a lot so that's why I asked. :smile:

Now that I think of it, it makes a lot of sense for Australians to say howdy too since in the U.S., it is connected with cowboy culture. Nice to meet you! So excited to be going to Glasgow!

Reply 1904

greeneyedgirl

19

You guys will have such a great time here! I was on exchange from Glasgow in Canada last year and exchange is definitely one of best times of life!

Reply 1905

sophielaur

Hey guys i'm applying to study primary education starting next year (havent sent away my ucas application yet) but in the process of doing so. Glasgow will be my first choice but i dont quite meet the requirements so will be given a conditional offer if anything. I'm from scotland but live roughly 4 hours from the uni so would be guaranteed accomidation but i'm worried after reading through all these previous posts :frown:

At the open day i visited QM and Murano Street accomidation and loved both of them so would be happy with either but i'm terrified about the whole accomidation process, could someone tell me how it works like when you apply etc/ what chance you have of getting a 1st or 2nd choice if you dont have an unconditional? I'm a party and people person so would HATE to be in a quiet building. Help please

Reply 1906

HopeGilligan

Hi, when I was applying for accom. we just got sent an email from the Uni telling us when to apply etc.It's a pretty straight-forward process. If you're a party/people person I'd definitely recommend putting Murano as first and second choices (there's 2 options for murano cause there's 2 sizes of flat). The chances are you'll be put there as it's the biggest accommodation at Uni. I was in Cairncross for first year and had the most boring time first semester and really wish I'd transferred to Murano now!

Reply 1907

greeneyedgirl

19

Original post by sophielaur

Hey guys i'm applying to study primary education starting next year (havent sent away my ucas application yet) but in the process of doing so. Glasgow will be my first choice but i dont quite meet the requirements so will be given a conditional offer if anything. I'm from scotland but live roughly 4 hours from the uni so would be guaranteed accomidation but i'm worried after reading through all these previous posts :frown:

At the open day i visited QM and Murano Street accomidation and loved both of them so would be happy with either but i'm terrified about the whole accomidation process, could someone tell me how it works like when you apply etc/ what chance you have of getting a 1st or 2nd choice if you dont have an unconditional? I'm a party and people person so would HATE to be in a quiet building. Help please

If you're Scottish you'll probably get 1st or 2nd choice as you get exam results before English lot.

Reply 1908

LiamMc96

What are the chances of getting a place in accommodation if you live within commuting distance to Glasgow uni? And do you stand a better chance if you have an unconditional or apply early? Thanks :smile:

Reply 1909

iro_per

Hello to everyone!
I'm coming to Glasgow this fall for my postgraduate studies -I hope I will manage to accept my offer because I am currently facing problems accessing Applicant Self Service-.
I would like to know some things for Kelvinhaugh Gate and Maclay Residences, so as to make a decision on which of the two I'm going to apply for accomodation. I don't know if any of you has any clue about what I'm going to ask, but if you do it would be of great help.
So here I go!
1)The room in Maclay shown in flickr is the ensuite or the large ensuite?
2)The shower in Maclay is literally just one curtain and the shower floor is the actual floor of the bathroom?
3)The beds in Kelvinhaugh are those small ones that open and close? (I don't know how the're called,sorry!)
4)Are the rooms in Kelvinhaugh as shown in the photos, or they have just picked the best room to show us?!
5)Which room is bigger: the ensuite in Maclay, the large ensuite in Maclay or the ensuite in Kelvinhaugh? I'm having friends and family visiting me and I was hoping I could have them sleeping in my room on the floor. So I need my room to be big enough, just not the biggest choice -and most expensive!- in Maclays! (Is it allowed to have guests in the room?Please somenone say YES!)
Thanks in advance and hope to meet you all this fall!

Reply 1910

Notleks

8

I can't help you with the first few questions, sorry, but I do know that you are allowed to have guests! I think there's a maximum amount of nights they can stay (3, maybe?) but nobody really counts so it wouldn't matter if they were there for longer :smile:

Reply 1911

Meduleysi

2

Hi ! Silly question but I was wondering if students could stay only 3 months in students accommodations. Are we allowed to find a flat on our own once we get all settled in the city?
Also, do you suggest students should find an accommodation non-related to the university?
Thanks! :h:

Reply 1912

Vitamin D

15

Original post by Meduleysi

Hi ! Silly question but I was wondering if students could stay only 3 months in students accommodations. Are we allowed to find a flat on our own once we get all settled in the city?
Also, do you suggest students should find an accommodation non-related to the university?
Thanks! :h:

Usually you sign a contract from September to May/June but you'd be better off asking the uni, they might be able to accommodate that.

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Reply 1913

RachelWhyte333

Where are the best halls for Glasgow university?

Reply 1914

greeneyedgirl

19

Original post by RachelWhyte333

Where are the best halls for Glasgow university?

Depends what you're looking for, parties? Nice halls?

Reply 1915

RachelWhyte333

Mainly parties but decent sized rooms and I'm not wanting to share a room with someone

Reply 1916

greeneyedgirl

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Original post by RachelWhyte333

Mainly parties but decent sized rooms and I'm not wanting to share a room with someone

I'd go Murano then.

Thank you!

Graduate maybe going to be doing the accelerated LLB at Glasgow. What flats are good for mature/law students?

Reply 1919

Reformed2010

19

I love socialising, partying and the thought of catching a bus to morning lectures horrifies me. Although not a deal breaker, catering would be a plus. Bearing all that in mind, what's the recommended hall for someone like myself? :biggrin:

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