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

sloaner

This is what i want to know as well..

Especially since I have to apply tomorrow and I still haven't close to decided what choices to put down :woo:

College spirit is what you make of it :smile:

I know people in Alcuin who really cared and loved their college, and people in Derwent who had absolutely nothing to do with it once they'd moved out.

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sloaner

laser

College spirit is what you make of it :smile:

I know people in Alcuin who really cared and loved their college, and people in Derwent who had absolutely nothing to do with it once they'd moved out.

Indeed, I'll do my best :] I think I'm going to apply for en-suite, so gonna put James down first, then Alcuin, then maybe Vanbrugh. Doesn't Derwent only have 20 or so en-suites? So putting that down is probably bit pointless.. Vanbrugh as number 3 then.

I guess I should get up early tomorrow to increase my chances..

I hate early starts.

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Sunflower28

Hi, I just submitted my application for accomodation at York. I chose Alcuin, there wasn't an option for other choices, that was it.

Did anyone else receive there email? and if you did, how did you get on?
and what did you choose?

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Kris_McGee

I've settled on:

1) K Block in Alcuin College.
2) Blocks HJKLM in James College.
or 3) Block D in Langwith College.

Of course, I can't decide until the 20th and I don't think we get to specify Blocks, do we? But those are my choices if we do!

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sloaner

Kris_McGee

I've settled on:

1) K Block in Alcuin College.
2) Blocks HJKLM in James College.
or 3) Block D in Langwith College.

Of course, I can't decide until the 20th and I don't think we get to specify Blocks, do we? But those are my choices if we do!

I think you only get one choice. I applied today and there was no option for preferences. But maybe it's different with those applying on results day since there's way more of them.

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sloaner

*And you don't specify blocks.

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Kris_McGee

sloaner

*And you don't specify blocks.

That's a shame :frown:

I spent ages choosing the blocks. I want to be in a flat, not a house and I chose K block in Alcuin as I wanted a long bed. Are these options when you chose your accommodation?

Reply 147

sloaner

They weren't today.. There were some questions like do you prefer single-gender accommodation, proximity to a shower, not being on the ground floor, do you want a quiet block, oh and are you over 6'3" lol. But other than that there wasn't much else. There's an additional notes bit you could write something in? Ask them to put you in a flat if possible? (ask nicely :smile:

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Kris_McGee

sloaner

They weren't today.. There were some questions like do you prefer single-gender accommodation, proximity to a shower, not being on the ground floor, do you want a quiet block, oh and are you over 6'3" lol. But other than that there wasn't much else. There's an additional notes bit you could write something in? Ask them to put you in a flat if possible? (ask nicely :smile:

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I'm assuming proximity to a shower equates to an ensuite, yes?

I'm 6"2. :frown:

What a shame I'm (possibly) missing out on a long bed by an inch.

Thanks for your help :smile:

I'll be sure to ask for a flat as opposed to a house.

Reply 149

sloaner

I think the shower question was in case you didn't get en-suite but wanted a room right next to a bathroom.

No problem, hope you get what you're hoping for :yes:

Reply 150

Chaiteafairy

Nope, you get a standard or ensuite (or economy in some cases) option in "room type", then I suppose if you choose "standard" it asks about proximity to a shower/bathroom.

...xD Sloaner already answered that though.

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Kris_McGee

Chaiteafairy

Nope, you get a standard or ensuite (or economy in some cases) option in "room type", then I suppose if you choose "standard" it asks about proximity to a shower/bathroom.

...xD Sloaner already answered that though.

lol Thanks for your belated help anyway! :P

Reply 152

fadingwinters

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I haven't yet received my enrollment pack despite double-checking with York and getting a confirmation that they have received my IB results. Will this delay in enrollment/applying for accomodation make my chance of getting an en-suite in the college I'd prefer pretty much zero?

Also, when did you all receive your York username/email? We need to have that in order to enrol online, right? This unending chain of necessities is freaking me out lol!

Reply 153

leena1

heyy.. im n IB student too... they got my results, i still havent got my enrolment pack by mail but they sent me an email yesterday to enrol online and all... only got one option for accomodation though. chose alcuin .. i sont think u shud worry coz they might delay for a while... :smile:

Reply 154

tree12

Strange. Applied this morning and discovered I couldn't apply for any 38-week ensuite accommodation except at Goodricke. Just how many ensuite rooms with a 38 let are there?! :lolwut:

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Communist Daughter

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Applied for Halifax large en suite.

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leena1

what??? nahh,,, i applied for alcuin 38 weeks en suite.. but i guess everyone took whats there thats why u cudnt find! :biggrin:

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tree12

leena1

what??? nahh,,, i applied for alcuin 38 weeks en suite.. but i guess everyone took whats there thats why u cudnt find! :biggrin:

Boo. I had wanted Alcuin. :'( They should have more units for 38weeks let man.

I blame the difference in time zone. Knew I should I just applied 12 midnight here last night. Shame!

Reply 158

laser

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tree12

Strange. Applied this morning and discovered I couldn't apply for any 38-week ensuite accommodation except at Goodricke. Just how many ensuite rooms with a 38 let are there?! :lolwut:

Hardly any. Ensuite rooms are wanted for conference guests which are in those 5 weeks over Easter