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

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Reply 1180

Jordandan

Original post by winter_fairy

AL/F224 which is apparently Alcuin, F2, flat 5... thanks god i'm sorted with accommodation (phew) Any neighbours around? :smile:

I'm in block P so we'll be neighbours of sort! Doing PPE, so we may share some classes as well.

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Reply 1181

Yawnfest

I applied for a self-catered room in Eric Milner, Block A, Vanbrugh and they've given me a catered room.

How do I contact the accommodation service to change this?

Reply 1182

Flyingmarshmallows

Original post by SaraDeutsch

Hi, I just got an offer for Vanbrugh D/008 - any idea what this means? Does D stand for D-block or Donald Barron? And I'm guessing the first '0' means ground floor, which I really didn't want!

Hey there!

I think 0 means ground floor and 8 means room number 8! Not too sure if that's how it works, but I asked around and so far that was what I was told. Hope this helps (:

Reply 1183

Flyingmarshmallows

Original post by kwilson21

Just got my offer in the end. Room VA/EM/A371. Which I'm guessing means Vanbrugh, Eric Milner, Block A. Can anyone figure out what the 371 means? Will it be 3rd floor room 71?

Yup I think that should be right (:

Reply 1184

Vekeh

Original post by Yawnfest

I applied for a self-catered room in Eric Milner, Block A, Vanbrugh and they've given me a catered room.

How do I contact the accommodation service to change this?

Ringing them will be quickest and I found them to be very helpful :smile:

- (0)1904 322165 - otherwise you could email them ([email protected])

Reply 1185

Yawnfest

I rang them up and it's sorted.

I'm at Eric Milner Court, Block A, First Floor, Room 10 (VA/EM/A110)

EXCELLENT

Reply 1186

pandaslow

Hi! I've accepted my offer for Alcuin block H, room 206. Anyone have any idea which flat number that should be?

Reply 1187

username245246

Original post by bwoolley

It depends what you mean by decent. For instance, the Courtyard is nice and shiny and new, but the layout for events isn't great; on the other hand, Derwent Bar (until it was refurbished last summer) didn't look particularly great, but it has a good layout, making it a far better venue for events than most other college bars on campus. In terms of events themselves, there are a few University-wide events in Fresher's Ball, Woodstock and the Summer Ball, but the main focus is on college-run events. These events are technically open to anyone that wants to attend, but are obviously mainly/solely made up of those from the College organising the event. I'm gonna toot our own horn here and say that Derwent offers some of the best events on campus in Club Ds and Big D. They're very well attended and it's rare that these don't sell out, in stark comparison to some other colleges on campus. OK, enough plugging.. The best bar on campus is The Courtyard, if you want to go for a quick pint or lunch. It's reasonably priced and just generally a nice place with a great atmosphere, and it's almost always packed. The biggest bar in terms of capacity is Derwent Bar at 550 for standing events.

I believe the whole of Derwent is catered, apart from blocks E & F, which are across the road in an area known as Derwith - this is because Langwith also have a couple blocks over there, with a quad in the middle. I would recommend going for one of the core blocks though, if you can afford to.

No one really stays over Easter, especially not freshers, unless they've got a job. I've heard that you can get storage space in York fairly cheap so that's always an option if you go for a 33-week let.

If you'd like any more info just give me a shout.

Thanks a lot! You've been a great help. I'm leaning towards Derwent right now for sure, but I'll do a bunch more research tomorrow and hopefully send off my decision then!

Reply 1188

Gracie312

Could anyone shed some light on F/202? Is that second floor second room? it's 33 week Barbara Scott, thats what I know, but i'm not quite sure about the other bits!!
Anyone else in F? :smile:

Reply 1189

Vekeh

Original post by Gracie312

Could anyone shed some light on F/202? Is that second floor second room? it's 33 week Barbara Scott, thats what I know, but i'm not quite sure about the other bits!!
Anyone else in F? :smile:

From what I've gathered, you'll be next-next door to the kitchen. Which flat number are you? F2? 'Cause Flats 1 & 2 are groundfloor, 3 & 4 first floor, etc. (I'm in D, so kinda close :smile:

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Reply 1190

tulsim22

Original post by Gracie312

Could anyone shed some light on F/202? Is that second floor second room? it's 33 week Barbara Scott, thats what I know, but i'm not quite sure about the other bits!!
Anyone else in F? :smile:

I'm in F and from what i gather i'm on your floor too, Flat 6 F/212! :biggrin:

Reply 1191

stubborn

anyone in Le Page? :smile:

Reply 1192

username245246

Right one more question and sorry if somebody has asked it already but whats the main differences between blocks ABC and D at Derwent? Wish Derwent did a 33 week rent :/

Reply 1193

LouiseChapman

James K Block! Anybod?

Reply 1194

Skatalite

Original post by stubborn

anyone in Le Page? :smile:

Me! First floor, A block I think

Reply 1195

stubborn

Original post by Skatalite

First floor, A block I think

me too!!

Reply 1196

Skatalite

Original post by stubborn

me too!!

Ace, what course you doing?

Reply 1197

ibvictim

Original post by LouiseChapman

James K Block! Anybod?

D block))

Reply 1198

username230137

Original post by Tomdc

Right one more question and sorry if somebody has asked it already but whats the main differences between blocks ABC and D at Derwent? Wish Derwent did a 33 week rent :/

A and B are the largest blocks, with about 70 students in each, whilst C and D are a lot smaller, with about 40 students each. In terms of accomodation they're all pretty much the same, although I think the whole of D block is being refurbished over the summer so that should be much nicer come next term. A block is in Derwent Nucleus, whereas B, C and D are kinda bunched together next to The Quiet Place. Another difference is that A has 4 kitchens per floor (3 small, 1 large), B has 2 kitchens (1 small, 1 large.. I think. They might have 3 in total) and C and D just have 1 per floor.