[Moonbeam1991]

(Original post by Alexandra1234567)
Hmm I get what you mean about how it can be limiting, the idea for me was just for ease, it's an instantly communal introduction to university whereas self catered tends to be lots of little flats and you're stuck, at least initially within that 5-8 people friend group. It's not that I'm worried about cooking, I can cook and do quite enjoy it but it just seemed easier to me to be catered the first year.

Wow you're an inverse snob how nice. I'm not really worrying about the socio economic issues about a hall, or about whether everyone would cast anyone as 'outcast' for not earning a certain amount. People are people, if they're nice they are nice but you get nasty people everywhere. Have you lived there personally and noted how people are treated, out of interest?

If I like the look of somewhere I'll choose there. I haven't visited any non campus accom yet, but when I do that might help me decide as I have plenty more time to research into it.

Thanks for the advice re: catering though, I'll have a think on that .

Im not being snobbish, I just find a lot of the people that live there elitist and the ones I know are baffoons, they bullied this one girl out because they found out she didnt go to public school and she eats at her desk, something they could not understand, they live to far out of reality back in the old days to fit in anymore.

If your that nice sought of person maybe you shouldnt look into going into such a bitchy public school competitive: "My dad is an MP", "My dad owns a multi national business", "I own a mini 1.8" thing. They always appear nice on the outside though sure, but deep down they are always judging you and dissaproving behind your back of your behaviour. If you have high standards in what you expect in a person: manners, tradition, gentle jokes (everyone else doesnt find funny) then it could be for you, im not saying nothing wrong with that or having a dig at public schools, but my personal opinion of the ones Ive met is very low.

A lot of them do politics on my course and are right wing conservatives who dont understand diddly squit spewing rhetoric, they cant hold a debate and actually I think in their narrow mind set, shaped by our beloved public school system weak on the knowledge front also. Now I can get on with a Tory that knows why they are a Tory but these people are just plebs on all fronts, if they spent 10seconds in my old school they would break down in tears unable to cope and be laughed at. But this is irrelevant and a personal opinion of mine I have revealed on request. I sat in a seminar and one goes: "Well Leeds isnt really that great a uni, Im only here because Oxford and Cambridge rejected me, because I was spending too long at the Spa with my female friends." She thinks people are poor because they deserve it... She has a few other friends who are also like this and in debates clearly show they have no understanding of reality, of the majority of the population. She makes stupid remarks all the time about: "But communists are evil... we should not pretend they were not".

Do you want to live with such ignorant people, sure she is nice "Hello" smiles kindly and is courteous, but you could end up living with people just like her be warned she uses vocabulary such as: "Daddy", "Smashing", "That was a corker", "Oh jolly!" not for me maybe its for you. Nice enough girl to your face anyhow, but nontheless a bumbling fool. I was offended when she said Leeds is not a good Uni, AAB! one off perfection, it clearly is and is oversubscribed its tough to get here and I worked hard, people felt shocked she could come out with that when it was their dream to come here.

You totally have the flat of 4-8 people your only friends thing wrong... Thats what catered is, you go and eat with your flatmates to begin with, later you often eat on your own, you miss meals you pay for as you make new friends and it all just becomes one big mistake. If you dont like a group you move its not a big deal early on at all.

If you enjoy cooking you can cook for all your new flat mates and invite others over it becomes the centre for developing your very first relationships at Uni and is crucial. Just knock on peoples doors over threshers these people become your friends and the original people you go out with for at least the year.

The nasty and nice everywhere is utter BS again, because thats so not true, for me a lot of them at Devonshire, are very nasty simply because I wear very laid back clothing. I could get on with them if I conformed to the tweed jacket obsession they have, its up to you if you want a nice genuine down to earth group of people, that might not be the most well mannered or smartist dressed then Id go somewhere else for accomodation. But least they are a true friend, you can count on.

Devonshire is far from a place to party though so dont count on having lots of nights out. Id reccomend going private if money is not an option mixing, you find middle classers whose parents have some dosh, but came from working class genuine down to earth roots, they are the gobetween and best of both: fairly good manners, active party goers, respectful of rules, interesting stories, friendly and warm welcoming to all and any. Also the quality of accomodation is way better private anyway and the internet quicker, tv sockets for freeview etc. Some even offern sky tv and plasma tv's if you want luxury.

Also for your info Devonshire is not on campus accomodation.

[Alexandra1234567]

(Original post by Moonbeam1991)
Also for your info Devonshire is not on campus accomodation.

I'm just gonna slide past most of what you said, as I'm not getting into an argument with someone who makes sweeping generalisations about everyone based on a small proportion. Your opinion is your opinion, and mine is mine so let's leave it at that.

And I know it isn't on campus, that was my point. I've only been to the campus, therefore only seen the campus accom (Lyddon, Ellerslie, and the Charles Morris during it's construction ahah).

[LostHorizons]

(Original post by Moonbeam1991)
Im not being snobbish, I just find a lot of the people that live there elitist and the ones I know are baffoons, they bullied this one girl out because they found out she didnt go to public school and she eats at her desk, something they could not understand, they live to far out of reality back in the old days to fit in anymore.

If your that nice sought of person maybe you shouldnt look into going into such a bitchy public school competitive: "My dad is an MP", "My dad owns a multi national business", "I own a mini 1.8" thing. They always appear nice on the outside though sure, but deep down they are always judging you and dissaproving behind your back of your behaviour. If you have high standards in what you expect in a person: manners, tradition, gentle jokes (everyone else doesnt find funny) then it could be for you, im not saying nothing wrong with that or having a dig at public schools, but my personal opinion of the ones Ive met is very low.

A lot of them do politics on my course and are right wing conservatives who dont understand diddly squit spewing rhetoric, they cant hold a debate and actually I think in their narrow mind set, shaped by our beloved public school system weak on the knowledge front also. Now I can get on with a Tory that knows why they are a Tory but these people are just plebs on all fronts, if they spent 10seconds in my old school they would break down in tears unable to cope and be laughed at. But this is irrelevant and a personal opinion of mine I have revealed on request. I sat in a seminar and one goes: "Well Leeds isnt really that great a uni, Im only here because Oxford and Cambridge rejected me, because I was spending too long at the Spa with my female friends." She thinks people are poor because they deserve it... She has a few other friends who are also like this and in debates clearly show they have no understanding of reality, of the majority of the population. She makes stupid remarks all the time about: "But communists are evil... we should not pretend they were not".

Do you want to live with such ignorant people, sure she is nice "Hello" smiles kindly and is courteous, but you could end up living with people just like her be warned she uses vocabulary such as: "Daddy", "Smashing", "That was a corker", "Oh jolly!" not for me maybe its for you. Nice enough girl to your face anyhow, but nontheless a bumbling fool. I was offended when she said Leeds is not a good Uni, AAB! one off perfection, it clearly is and is oversubscribed its tough to get here and I worked hard, people felt shocked she could come out with that when it was their dream to come here.

You totally have the flat of 4-8 people your only friends thing wrong... Thats what catered is, you go and eat with your flatmates to begin with, later you often eat on your own, you miss meals you pay for as you make new friends and it all just becomes one big mistake. If you dont like a group you move its not a big deal early on at all.

If you enjoy cooking you can cook for all your new flat mates and invite others over it becomes the centre for developing your very first relationships at Uni and is crucial. Just knock on peoples doors over threshers these people become your friends and the original people you go out with for at least the year.

The nasty and nice everywhere is utter BS again, because thats so not true, for me a lot of them at Devonshire, are very nasty simply because I wear very laid back clothing. I could get on with them if I conformed to the tweed jacket obsession they have, its up to you if you want a nice genuine down to earth group of people, that might not be the most well mannered or smartist dressed then Id go somewhere else for accomodation. But least they are a true friend, you can count on.

Devonshire is far from a place to party though so dont count on having lots of nights out. Id reccomend going private if money is not an option mixing, you find middle classers whose parents have some dosh, but came from working class genuine down to earth roots, they are the gobetween and best of both: fairly good manners, active party goers, respectful of rules, interesting stories, friendly and warm welcoming to all and any. Also the quality of accomodation is way better private anyway and the internet quicker, tv sockets for freeview etc. Some even offern sky tv and plasma tv's if you want luxury.

Also for your info Devonshire is not on campus accomodation.

[lisiloo]

I liked the look of devonshire.. but I also want self catered.. are self catered in the minority there?
and please don't tell me I won't like the people. I go to a public school. and like tweed. deal with it

also someone mentioned those taking courses with more lecture time get priority when choosing accommodation closer to campus, is this true?
thanks.

[Alexandra1234567]

(Original post by lisiloo)
I liked the look of devonshire.. but I also want self catered.. are self catered in the minority there?
and please don't tell me I won't like the people. I go to a public school. and like tweed. deal with it

also someone mentioned those taking courses with more lecture time get priority when choosing accommodation closer to campus, is this true?
thanks.

Haha .

Nothing wrong with a bit of tweed.

I hadn't heard that, be interesting if it is true though. What course are you hoping/planning to do?

[Sisko_197]

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[lisiloo]

(Original post by Alexandra1234567)
Haha .

Nothing wrong with a bit of tweed.

I hadn't heard that, be interesting if it is true though. What course are you hoping/planning to do?

I have a offer to do Biological sciences. and leeds will probably be my firm so quite alot of lecture time.. if it's true I'm in luck!
you?

[Alexandra1234567]

(Original post by lisiloo)
I have a offer to do Biological sciences. and leeds will probably be my firm so quite alot of lecture time.. if it's true I'm in luck!
you?

Ahh yeah, sciences are all heavy contact! I've got a place to do English literature so approx 6-8 hours a week contact time haha!

[Moonbeam1991]

(Original post by Alexandra1234567)
I'm just gonna slide past most of what you said, as I'm not getting into an argument with someone who makes sweeping generalisations about everyone based on a small proportion. Your opinion is your opinion, and mine is mine so let's leave it at that.

And I know it isn't on campus, that was my point. I've only been to the campus, therefore only seen the campus accom (Lyddon, Ellerslie, and the Charles Morris during it's construction ahah).

Fair enough, but I didnt think you had an opinion least why else come and ask...

My opinion is one you will inevitably realise is true if and when you come here, then again you could just join the disrespectful Oxbridge wannabe's who live on planet mars and become one ignorant bumbling idiot.

[Riesenschwammer]

I think I'm going to apply for Oxley residences, it seemed like the best choice for me; it's not too far but not too close either, and has a music room too! Does anyone happen to know whether you can have musical instruments in you own flat too (the general accommodation agreement only states that you should keep all noise on a level that doesn't interfere with the comfort of other residents). I'd want to have a piano, but I don't know whether I'm allowed to do so in university accommodation.

[jelly1000]

(Original post by Riesenschwammer)
I think I'm going to apply for Oxley residences, it seemed like the best choice for me; it's not too far but not too close either, and has a music room too! Does anyone happen to know whether you can have musical instruments in you own flat too (the general accommodation agreement only states that you should keep all noise on a level that doesn't interfere with the comfort of other residents). I'd want to have a piano, but I don't know whether I'm allowed to do so in university accommodation.

I don't know whether your allowed to or not, but I don't think you'd have room. A typical bedroom isn't very big. You might just have room for a keyboard.

[Riesenschwammer]

You're propably right, but they haven't stated the room sizes anywhere!

[Gintosia]

Hmm, no matter how much I look around I don't see anyone mentioning the Opal 3 building. Know anyone from there or maybe been there? Although it is one of the most expensive ones and away from the campus, I still wonder whether the price is worth it?

[JumpingJonny]

I think I might go for Clarence dock

[Charlie27]

I really like the look of Clarence Dock too, but I'm not sure whether it would be too far away from the uni. I love the nightlife in Leeds, which is why I want to be near the city centre, but the idea of getting up early to walk 30-40 minutes to my lectures is a bit off-putting. Plus I heard that the £1 bus fare is rising to £1.50-£2.00 in the 2010-2011 session. Concept Place seems to be in a great location though- it says it's 10 minutes from the city centre and 10 minutes from the uni.

[MarknSpark]

(Original post by Charlie27)
I really like the look of Clarence Dock too, but I'm not sure whether it would be too far away from the uni. I love the nightlife in Leeds, which is why I want to be near the city centre, but the idea of getting up early to walk 30-40 minutes to my lectures is a bit off-putting. Plus I heard that the £1 bus fare is rising to £1.50-£2.00 in the 2010-2011 session. Concept Place seems to be in a great location though- it says it's 10 minutes from the city centre and 10 minutes from the uni.

Already has raised to £1.50.

[JumpingJonny]

What do people think of the Henry Price accommodation? I quite like the idea of being on campus and self-catered

[Seedy Jay]

(Original post by Charlie27)
the idea of getting up early to walk 30-40 minutes to my lectures is a bit off-putting. Plus I heard that the £1 bus fare is rising to £1.50-£2.00 in the 2010-2011 session.

Well you can get the £1.50 bus at 20 mins to the hour and you generally get to you lectures on time as they usually start at 5 mins past the hour. Thats what I do anyway

[Moonbeam1991]

(Original post by Gintosia)
Hmm, no matter how much I look around I don't see anyone mentioning the Opal 3 building. Know anyone from there or maybe been there? Although it is one of the most expensive ones and away from the campus, I still wonder whether the price is worth it?

Opal 3 is very swish and comfy from what I hear, also the internet is the best I know they have fibre optic and super download speeds. I got a friend there absolutely loves it, its slap bang behind the morrisons and tbh its 6min walk to campus but your close to the club strip and city centre shops and entertainment. Cinema is 2mins away and bowling 1mins walk. It is a tad pricier but you get better decor and a fresher newer room, tad more space too from what Ive read.

[Moonbeam1991]

(Original post by Riesenschwammer)
I think I'm going to apply for Oxley residences, it seemed like the best choice for me; it's not too far but not too close either, and has a music room too! Does anyone happen to know whether you can have musical instruments in you own flat too (the general accommodation agreement only states that you should keep all noise on a level that doesn't interfere with the comfort of other residents). I'd want to have a piano, but I don't know whether I'm allowed to do so in university accommodation.

You 100% wont have room for a piano even if you went private and a studio, if you want a piano skip halls and go str8 to rent a 1bed or 2bed with a randomer get most space to person ratio in a 1 or 2 bed property. Its often like £68 a week to get a nice lil property in a fair location with main bills. Up 2 u tho depends how much u want ur piano I guess.