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Hi guys!

I was in Florence Boot Hall in 2013/2014, taking a year working full time in the charity sector and now headed back to Flo Bo this September restarting second year Politics, so if anyone has any questions about the hall/course/uni itself which haven't already been covered, shoot

Hey I was wondering how much free time do students have. I'll be studying Chinese and IR but I would also like to join 2 societies and get a part time job, do you think there'll be enough time for that?
Also, I'll be living in self-catered accommodation, how much money does one usually spend for food/drinks/entertainment etc per week/month?
Thanks

Hey I was wondering how much free time do students have. I'll be studying Chinese and IR but I would also like to join 2 societies and get a part time job, do you think there'll be enough time for that?

Also, I'll be living in self-catered accommodation, how much money does one usually spend for food/drinks/entertainment etc per week/month?

Thanks

Hey

I think two societies should be just about right. In first year, most people make the mistake of signing up for several societies and then never going to some of them ever again, but I think two should be manageable. You can go to as many or as few meetings as you like, so if you find you have another commitment or just have too much work, missing a session here or there won't make a difference. Which societies are you interested in?

From personal experience, I'd say it's normally easier to get a part time job if you're a second year student or older or you're able to transfer from another job. It still shouldn't be too hard to find a job as a first year as long as you're willing to put the effort in - supermarkets and restaurants are often recruiting in and around the Nottingham area. Just bear in mind that a lot of other students will be looking for jobs too, so it'll be very competitive.

In terms of self catered costs, it varies from person to person. I spent around £15-£25 per week on food and drink. I don't really spend much on nights out, though, so I can sometimes afford to splurge out on expensive food

Sorry for the long essay. I hope I've been somewhat helpful

Okay so this is a tough one for me, so probably worse for you :P I'm trying to choose between Nottingham and LSE for Organisational Psychology. I absolutely love notthingham, but I worry that if I let go of LSE now, that would be un redeemable because of the "prestige" LSE has. Anyway you can shed some light on a comparison between the two in terms of Departments, the city, the place and so on?

Obviously alcohol is considered a big part of uni life, but I've found that it's just as easy to socialise without drinking as it is with alcohol. As well as traditional clubbing nights, the university runs more relaxed events during fresher's week (eg: pub quizzes, magic shows, film screenings, etc) and the SU will also run events like this throughout the year. There's also loads of societies/volunteering opportunities as well, so you could continue with something you're passionate about or even try something new. On the whole, as long as you're willing to make an effort and socialise, it shouldn't be too hard to make friends at Nottingham. The good thing about being on such a big campus is that chances are there's bound to be someone like you out there. It's just a case of finding them.

Hope that helps a bit

Great thanks!

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One more question. I know that Nottingham is one of the most well known unis in terms of night life/social life, but I don't drink all that much. Will this effect me making friends with people at Nottingham?


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Hi I'll be starting as a mature student in September and will be living in Florence Boot Hall. I was wondering what the atmosphere was like, shared bathrooms, etc.

I did have a look around as it happened to be the halls included on the tour for my group on applicant day and it seemed nice.

Is Nottingham 1 a good place to live ?

How convenient is it to go from Jubilee to UP, to and fro? How often do the shuttle buses run and till what time?How's the catered food on Jubilee?

There's a hopper bus that I think runs every half hour, but it's not often on time and can be packed (especially first thing in the morning when everyone wants to use it). I live closer to Jubilee but have lectures on University Park and never use the bus - it's much easier to walk or cycle.

I think the catered food on Jubilee is the same as the food on University Park - i.e. exactly the same menu. I was self catered in my first year and heard mixed reviews of the catered food!

Isn't it every 15 minutes for the hopper?