University of York accommodation/college info and questions 2011/12

So I was thinking of either Donald Barron, or one of the Alcuin blocks. I'm studying English, so Vanbrugh seems to be a bit closer, though I don't think that really matters with the size of the campus.
I'm just trying to decide between 33 weeks or 39 weeks, to be honest, 33 weeks seems to be the best option, but I live quite a long way away from York, how much of a problem, and how awkward is it to be away in Easter, do you think it would be?

Reply 981

jjbb93

Hey there
I'm still deciding which accommodation to apply for. Really need help as I know almost nothing about the colleges.
I'm taking up a Computer Science course so, is it recommendable for me to apply for Goodricke as it is the closest to the CS Department?
Please post your suggestions.
Thank you! :biggrin:

Reply 982

Vekeh

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Original post by Gracie312

So I was thinking of either Donald Barron, or one of the Alcuin blocks. I'm studying English, so Vanbrugh seems to be a bit closer, though I don't think that really matters with the size of the campus.
I'm just trying to decide between 33 weeks or 39 weeks, to be honest, 33 weeks seems to be the best option, but I live quite a long way away from York, how much of a problem, and how awkward is it to be away in Easter, do you think it would be?

I also live really far away and I want a 33-week - apparently there's a fair number of cheap storage places in York, so you can easily ditch big things that you won't need over Easter :smile:

Original post by agnezmo

How many rooms are there for Vanburgh en-suite band 2?

According to this there are 4, and I think I read somewhere that they're only available for people with disabilites.

Reply 983

agnezmo

Original post by Vekeh

According to this there are 4, and I think I read somewhere that they're only available for people with disabilites.

Okay thanks for the info. So ensuite is now only Band 3 and Band 4. Expensive :frown:

Reply 984

may1000

roughly how long does it take to walk from james to the english department?

Reply 985

fluteflute

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At what point in the application cycle do you need to choose a college?

As far as I can tell then you don't have to pick before you submit your UCAS application?

Reply 986

kuroshokora

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Original post by fluteflute

At what point in the application cycle do you need to choose a college?

As far as I can tell then you don't have to pick before you submit your UCAS application?

No, not at all, I'm in the current application cycle and won't pick my college until results day.

Reply 987

fluteflute

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Original post by kuroshokora

No, not at all, I'm in the current application cycle and won't pick my college until results day.

Oh okay, no need to think about it for a long time then! And won't have to bother I don't firm/insurance York. Thanks :smile:

Reply 988

jjbb93

thanks for the replies ¬¬

Reply 989

Astrum

Guys,are there currently any construction sites around any of the colleges and if there are will they be finished until the start of the school year?Also in general which are the quietest colleges and for someone with sleeping disorder which college would you suggest(also opinions on private accommodation on that matter)thanks in advance for any useful info.

Reply 990

-WhySoSerious?

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Original post by jjbb93

thanks for the replies ¬¬

Your question has been answered about a hundred times in the thread, use the search function as well, CS guy. Jeez.

Original post by Astrum

Guys,are there currently any construction sites around any of the colleges and if there are will they be finished until the start of the school year?Also in general which are the quietest colleges and for someone with sleeping disorder which college would you suggest(also opinions on private accommodation on that matter)thanks in advance for any useful info.

There are 'quiet blocks' within most colleges, just apply for those.

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 991

username230137

If you like fun, go to Derwent. It's got a great atmosphere, by far the best college events, and it's pretty difficult not to find a great group of friends with similar interests. Vanbrugh and James are next-bests. I think any other college is a risk in terms of sociability - I've heard several horror stories from Goodricke and Alcuin, and everyone knows Langwith is a no-go. Also, definitely don't pick your college based on proximity to your department - they're all pretty close to one another and there are far more important things to look for in a college.

I'm going in to my 3rd year now and obviously gonna be a little biased towards my college, but from speaking to people from other colleges what I've said above seems to be a reasonably fair take on each college.

Reply 992

agnezmo

cant afford ensuite. So i guess my first choice is Vanbrugh Eric Wilner, second is Langwith Block E & third choice is derwent block F.

Reply 993

ibvictim

is the re-furbished Halifax accommodation a good option? the website says it's going to be ready by October '11 and it looks beautiful! http://www.york.ac.uk/colleges/halifax/accommodation/
is the college isolated from the rest of the campus?

Reply 994

Sariya

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Original post by ibvictim

is the re-furbished Halifax accommodation a good option? the website says it's going to be ready by October '11 and it looks beautiful! http://www.york.ac.uk/colleges/halifax/accommodation/
is the college isolated from the rest of the campus?

Halifax is quite isolated- you'll have about an extra ten minutes' walk on top of the standard commute to lectures.

Not particularly bad if you don't mind hoofing it.

Reply 995

ibvictim

Original post by AirRaven

Halifax is quite isolated- you'll have about an extra ten minutes' walk on top of the standard commute to lectures.

Not particularly bad if you don't mind hoofing it.

ah yeah, I thought so. I think I'll just go with James college :smile:

cheers

Reply 996

-WhySoSerious?

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Original post by ibvictim

is the re-furbished Halifax accommodation a good option? the website says it's going to be ready by October '11 and it looks beautiful! http://www.york.ac.uk/colleges/halifax/accommodation/
is the college isolated from the rest of the campus?

Halifax was great, I really enjoyed my time there last year and all the houses I repped for found it great as well. Yes, it is slightly off campus, but that means we have a bit more privacy, no duck **** everywhere, nice communal grassy areas for BBQs, the house system (which IMO is far better than flats) and the Charles pub only a 5 min walk away. If you bring a bike, which lots of people do, it's 2 mins to campus, and barely more anywhere else.

Original post by agnezmo

cant afford ensuite. So i guess my first choice is Vanbrugh Eric Wilner, second is Langwith Block E & third choice is derwent block F.

Eric Milner is commonly known as 'Cell Block', make of that what you will!

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Reply 997

ibvictim

I read on the website that you can only move into your room on the 8th or 9th of October. where do people stay during induction week? is there any way one could move in earlier? this is veeeery inconvenient!

Reply 998

rainbow drops

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Original post by ibvictim

I read on the website that you can only move into your room on the 8th or 9th of October. where do people stay during induction week? is there any way one could move in earlier? this is veeeery inconvenient!

What do you mean by induction week? You'll move in on the 8th or 9th and freshers will be from then onwards. There won't be any events scheduled earlier than that.

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Jordandan

Im just checking due to my paranoid state. Have an unconditional offer, im not meant to have my email adress yet am i? I get that on monday when accom opens?

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