[footprintsinthesand]

(Original post by razina)
Hi, Ive recieved a conditional from both Huddersfield and York and need to reply by 7th June..but i'm really stuck on which uni is the best!

Just wondering if any of you could give me some advice??

have you been to see both?
i didnt see huddersfield but (i assume its york st john?) york was soo nice! i loved it i think its really good to be so close to the city and i loved the friendly atmosphere of the place. how big is huddersfield? if you want a small family atmosphere i think york st john has that.... go through the pros and cons of each what is the night life, staff, clubs etc like and what are your priorities...was the accommodation or food better in one particular place?! xxx

[razina]

Hi yeah I've been to see both and like you mentioned I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere of YSJ which I didn't find at huddersfield. And since in staying at home my main issue was with the placements..

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[Karwai Chu]

Hey

I'm just accepted YSJ as my firm and staying in student accomadation as well x

[razina]

Has anyone accepted huddersfield??

[Richard OT]

Hi to confirmed OT 2012 students and specifically so-called mature learners..I'd appreciate comments and info. from others who are getting anxious re. accommodation, either halls or private, AND confirmation that I'm not the only man signed-up for this fantastic profession...

[Samboos]

Hey does anybody know how many weeks we study in a year for OT at York St John, just when applying for accommodation there are 44 and 48 week contracts???? thanks xxxxx

[lorri94]

Somebody said it is best ti to for the 48 week one. As the first year placement goes on until July. But if you don't they just move.you at the end. (this is what I was told on an other forum)

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[Samboos]

Aw that great thanks xxxx


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[Samboos]

(Original post by Richard OT)
Hi to confirmed OT 2012 students and specifically so-called mature learners..I'd appreciate comments and info. from others who are getting anxious re. accommodation, either halls or private, AND confirmation that I'm not the only man signed-up for this fantastic profession...

Hey Richard,I'm starting OT in September too ! Can't wait just waiting on what accomodation I'm getting. How you getting on with everything ?


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[PaulLampeter]

(Original post by Richard OT)
Hi to confirmed OT 2012 students and specifically so-called mature learners..I'd appreciate comments and info. from others who are getting anxious re. accommodation, either halls or private, AND confirmation that I'm not the only man signed-up for this fantastic profession...

Hey Richard,
no you're not the only guy, also anxious to get offers unconditional, then I can get on and move into a flat and I can get a school lined up for my daughter, I'm sure it will all fall into place in due course though.

I think you might have been on the same "egg task" as me at SHU, and we walked down the hill together after?

[Richard OT]

Hi Paul, I was 'fishing' and pleased you've responded.

I recall the 'egg task' and got an unconditional offer from SHU and accepted months past. I don't recall our walk but in any event i hope you get what you want as it seems from your message that you are waiting for an offer?

My problem re. accommodation is that I'm 'skint' so don't have a deposit for a private room which is typically £200-250, and knowing the better areas. From my research the west side of sheffield, i.e. outwards on Eccleshall Rd is includes more desirable environment. But perhaps you know more?

[Richard OT]

(Original post by Samboos)
Hey Richard,I'm starting OT in September too ! Can't wait just waiting on what accomodation I'm getting. How you getting on with everything ?


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hi Samboos,

I am really enthused about starting OT at SHU. I've got a dilemma re. accommodation because although 1st years all have hall accomm. that is possibly more affordable and organised for us; I'm anxious that the hall will include 'distracting' party animals and make me potentially upset/irritated, whereas private accomm. is available, being signed up to now, leaving the less desirable ones for late bidders. I don't have a deposit now, £200-50, so probably can't move to Sheffield until mid-September.

What are your thoughts and intentions re. accommodation??

[Citrus queen]

(Original post by Richard OT)
Hi Paul, I was 'fishing' and pleased you've responded.

I recall the 'egg task' and got an unconditional offer from SHU and accepted months past. I don't recall our walk but in any event i hope you get what you want as it seems from your message that you are waiting for an offer?

My problem re. accommodation is that I'm 'skint' so don't have a deposit for a private room which is typically £200-250, and knowing the better areas. From my research the west side of sheffield, i.e. outwards on Eccleshall Rd is includes more desirable environment. But perhaps you know more?

Hi Richard I am a mature student 46! and am going to uwe to do OT where the rumour going round is that they accepted more men this year for OT than any previous years - so go guys for the rebalancing of the OT profession!! and better debates for the class as men and women mix is so much better than all girls ! I also did my first BA degree in Sheffield Hallam (was good old ploy in them days) 23 years ago!! and can recommend living in netheredge/Ecclesall rd - fab student town, you will love it. Good luck with OT course i am sure some of us will post on TSR once we are all in place and can all breathe a sigh of relief that we a) got a place and b) survived the first weeks!!

Citrus queen

[Citrus queen]

(Original post by Richard OT)
hi Samboos,

I am really enthused about starting OT at SHU. I've got a dilemma re. accommodation because although 1st years all have hall accomm. that is possibly more affordable and organised for us; I'm anxious that the hall will include 'distracting' party animals and make me potentially upset/irritated, whereas private accomm. is available, being signed up to now, leaving the less desirable ones for late bidders. I don't have a deposit now, £200-50, so probably can't move to Sheffield until mid-September.

What are your thoughts and intentions re. accommodation??

Hi Richard you are probably already all over spareoom website for accom but not everyone asks for a deposit, I am checking every day for accom in Bristol....like you finances are very tight for me too! Sheffield is a big city and lots out rooms to rent - I hope you get sorted!

[PaulLampeter]

(Original post by Richard OT)
Hi Paul, I was 'fishing' and pleased you've responded.

I recall the 'egg task' and got an unconditional offer from SHU and accepted months past. I don't recall our walk but in any event i hope you get what you want as it seems from your message that you are waiting for an offer?

My problem re. accommodation is that I'm 'skint' so don't have a deposit for a private room which is typically £200-250, and knowing the better areas. From my research the west side of sheffield, i.e. outwards on Eccleshall Rd is includes more desirable environment. But perhaps you know more?

Hi , maybe I'm getting you mixed up with the other chap.. Either way alls going ahead ok, just waiting for my CRB to be sorted before I look for accom, as there is always danger that I move to the wrong town if I end up going with my insurance . I should know in a week or two. Good luck with getting place sorted

[Richard OT]

Good luck to too, Paul...I'm really itching to get going...OT is brilliant profession for the 21st century, so specific, so inclusive...I hesitate saying 'holistic' because it's slightly cliched and fuzzy term...what do you think?

Hope to see you on campus...

Richard

[dizzyhawt]

Hey has anyone heard from NHS bursaries yet?

[sarahp]

(Original post by dizzyhawt)
Hey has anyone heard from NHS bursaries yet?

No I haven't

[zoeclarex]

(Original post by dizzyhawt)
Hey has anyone heard from NHS bursaries yet?

I got an email a few weeks ago and I've applied.. Think they're slowly sending them out to everyone! x

[Richard OT]

(Original post by dizzyhawt)
Hey has anyone heard from NHS bursaries yet?

i've applied and sending requisite official docs tomorrow.