[BexiG]

I went to an interview and open day at Kingston for filmmaking. I must say I was slightly disappointed with equipment and computers that weren't updated, but was impressed by what they offer and how much the Tutor wants me to attend. After careful consideration, speaking to my current tutors at college, speaking to other people's experiences I have decided to make Kingston my firm choice...mainly because I would rather go to a university that has taken the time to view my portfolio, really wants me to come there and also isn't judging me for a low grade in a GCSE which I took 12 years ago. I believe University is what you make it. I already live in London, but will move closer to the university. I want a university that will teach me what I don't know but allow me to be independent in the style of filming I have grown to love

[Steph79]

(Original post by criminal)
I just got a conditional offer for Criminology for Sep. 2012.. Does anybody here do criminology? is Kingston a good uni for criminology? Why do people say bad things about the uni?? also, would you prefer Westminster uni or Kingston??

I got an offer for Criminology and Sociology I made it my firm yesterday. I declined Westminster, mainly as Kingston is easier to get to for me. I only live 10 mins away by bus really.

[criminal]

(Original post by Steph79)
I got an offer for Criminology and Sociology I made it my firm yesterday. I declined Westminster, mainly as Kingston is easier to get to for me. I only live 10 mins away by bus really.

cool, ive been to Westminster and checked it out, it looks ok.. i have an open day booked for kingston on saturday

[A.P.1]

I have a feeling I or someone else has probably asked this but I couldn't find a thread.

Is commuting to Kingston worth considering or is it better to live in halls/private accommodation?

[ColyTom]

(Original post by A.P.1)
I have a feeling I or someone else has probably asked this but I couldn't find a thread.

Is commuting to Kingston worth considering or is it better to live in halls/private accommodation?

I'd say halls are a whole lot better, it is so easy to meet new people and there are all sorts of people there.

If you aren't really into the social stuff then commuting should be ok for you

[Seaton]

(Original post by A.P.1)
I have a feeling I or someone else has probably asked this but I couldn't find a thread.

Is commuting to Kingston worth considering or is it better to live in halls/private accommodation?

(Original post by ColyTom)
I'd say halls are a whole lot better, it is so easy to meet new people and there are all sorts of people there.

If you aren't really into the social stuff then commuting should be ok for you

What ColyTom says.

I have consistently lived 10 miles away and an hour to an one and a half by bus. I wish I could have the chance to live either in halls or in Kingston, would have made life and socialising sooo much easier when you can actually get to things, and of course not waste 2-3 hours of daylight commuting.

This coming from one of the self-proclaimed most introverted internet warriors at the uni.

I would definitely suggest that you should consider the convenience aspects of living so close to your place of study.

Best of luck that the choice you make is the right one for you though.

[A.P.1]

(Original post by Seaton)
What ColyTom says.

I have consistently lived 10 miles away and an hour to an one and a half by bus. I wish I could have the chance to live either in halls or in Kingston, would have made life and socialising sooo much easier when you can actually get to things, and of course not waste 2-3 hours of daylight commuting.

This coming from one of the self-proclaimed most introverted internet warriors at the uni.

I would definitely suggest that you should consider the convenience aspects of living so close to your place of study.

Best of luck that the choice you make is the right one for you though.

So something like 55 miles is probably stupid to consider commuting. Especially if it ended up being 4 or 5 days a week. Thanks for your help ColyTom and Seaton x