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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Looking for advice on accommodation from current or recent past students. I'm a very mature student, so I'm looking for somewhere that won't be party central and a room that has quite a lot of floor space. I've looked at the website details and all the rooms seem to be on the small side.
Also, the university has a very negative policy on students bringing cars onto campus. How do students with cars live with this? Is bringing motorcycles on campus acceptable? In case my apparent none green policy offends, I'm very pro cycling and using public transport. However, I frequently travel to places where there is no public transport.
Finally, the sports facilities seem to be very pricey compared to other universities. Is it not possible to get inclusive membership without expensive stuff like saunas included, which must be expensive.Last edited by grazie; 26-05-2012 at 17:46. -
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Trust me, there are universities out there that are a lot more expensive than Lancaster [just like the one I am at now(Original post by grazie)
Looking for advice on accommodation from current or recent past students. I'm a very mature student, so I'm looking for somewhere that won't be party central and a room that has quite a lot of floor space. I've looked at the website details and all the rooms seem to be on the small side.
Also, the university has a very negative policy on students bringing cars onto campus. How do students with cars live with this? Is bringing motorcycles on campus acceptable? In case my apparent none green policy offends, I'm very pro cycling and using public transport. However, I frequently travel to places where there is no public transport.
Finally, the sports facilities seem to be very pricey compared to other universities. Is it not possible to get inclusive membership without expensive stuff like saunas included, which must be expensive.
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Sports centre:
This page gives the details of the four membership levels and what is included: http://sportscentrelancaster.co.uk/m...ip-and-prices/Membership Prices
Student
Student membership is available at the following prices for 12 months: Bronze £100, Silver £150, Gold £200 or Platinum £250. This can be paid upfront or per term. There is no joining fee. The minimum membership period is 3 months.
Or, you can 'pay as you play' so thus only when you go in to use the place. http://sportscentrelancaster.co.uk/pay-as-you-play/
The rooms are a pretty standard size. Some of the older accommodation, esp in Bowland, has larger rooms. The standard [rather than ensuite] rooms often have a larger floor space too, as they don't have the room taken up by the ensuite pod.
You can apply for a permit for your car. If you meet the criteria, you can get a pass to have it on campus. Otherwise, you can pay to park - weekdays 8am until 6pm - and park it for free at other times.
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Permit Location
1. Blue Badge Holders and students with temporary reduced mobility or medical conditions that impact on their mobility.
Student Based Services, 01524 592525
See also Student Car Parking Eligibility Request Form
Dependent on disability/ condition
2a. Campus residents where the illness or disability of an immediate family member (parent/legal guardian, spouse, brother or sister) necessitates frequent visits home.
(Note: This is offered on compassionate grounds)
Student Based Services, 01524 592525
See also Student Car Parking Eligibility Request Form
Alexandra Park only
2b. Campus residents where the illness or a disability of a dependent family member necessitates frequent visits home. The family member must be dependent on the student for support and the medical evidence will need to confirm this.
(Note: This is offered on grounds on dependency)
Student Based Services, 01524 592525
See also Student Car Parking Eligibility Request Form
Alexandra Park only
2c. Campus residents that have lost an immediate family member (parent/legal guardian, spouse, brother or sister) in death within the last 6 months
Student Based Services, 01524 592525
See also Student Car Parking Eligibility Request Form
Alexandra Park only
3. Any student with children aged 16 or under.
Student Based Services, 01524 592525
See also Student Car Parking Eligibility Request Form
Alexandra Park.
(Staff Zone if resident on main campus)
4. Campus residents which are required to attend frequent (at least every 3 weeks) medical appointments or medical treatment in an area which cannot reasonably be reached by public transport
Student Based Services, 01524 592525
See also Student Car Parking Eligibility Request Form
Alexandra Park only
* Varying permit lengths for this type of permit will apply to reflect the sometimes ‘temporary’ nature of the mobility impediment or sick dependent relative. This temporary approach to permit eligibility should provide a fairer and more appropriate way to manage the need based on temporary mobility or sickness issues. This is to be addressed through the issuing of termly permits.
B. Criteria managed by Car Parking Office, Security:
5a.Campus residents with regular term-time employment in excess of 10 hours per week who cannot reasonably reach their employment by public transport. Students working on Campus will not be eligible for a parking permit.
Employment by an immediate family member (parent/legal guardian, grandparent, spouse, brother or sister) cannot be included.
Car Parking Office, Security Lodge, 01524 592179
with evidence - letter on headed paper from employer confirming hours of work and that work is during term-time and 1 x monthly or 2 x weekly current payslips (with times of work if night work)
Note:
1. Random sampling of employment applications with employers will be conducted to ensure fairness of the process.
2. Due regard of travelling distance from campus to place of work will be taken into consideration.
Alexandra Park permit (Student Zone).
Staff Zone if required to be at work between 11pm and 6.30am
5b.Campus residents with regular (most weeks throughout the year) course related activity which cannot reasonably be reached by
Car Parking Office, Security Lodge, 01524 592179
Letter signed by Head of department, including required frequency of activity
Alexandra Park permit only
public transport. This does not apply to off campus students.
5c. Campus residents with regular volunteer work in excess of 5 hours a week which cannot reasonably be reached by public transport, this does not apply to off campus students
Car Parking Office, Security Lodge, 01524 592179
letter signed by provider of volunteer work confirming the individual’s good or long standing assistance and work over at least 5 hours per week most weeks during term-time.
Alexandra Park permit only
6. Campus residents who have brought their car with them by ferry from their home overseas.
Car Parking Office, Security Lodge, 01524 592179
Alexandra Park permit only
7. Any student whose term-time address is off-campus and outside the defined urban core area. See map of Urban Core (here)
See Postcode list (here)
Car Parking Office, Security Lodge, 01524 592179
Proof of term-time address
Alexandra Park permit only
8a. Campus residents who are pursuing training or development as an excellent athlete representing their country or Great Britain and whose need extends beyond what is provided at the University and what requires the student to attend training/competition and other associated meetings on a regular basis and which cannot be reasonably be reached by public transport.
Car Parking Office, Security Lodge, 01524 592179
Letter written and signed by the National Governing Body / Head Coach.
Alexandra Park permit only
8b. Campus residents who would regularly, with the use of a vehicle, transport other members of their University club or society to enable them to participate in the group’s
Please complete the form using the link below: http://activities.lusu.co.uk/files/2...orm-200910.pdf
Completed forms should be taken to the LUSU Activities Office for approval.
Alexandra Park permit only
key activity where that activity by its very nature cannot be performed on campus, e.g. canoeing, mountaineering, sailing, kiting, etc.Last edited by affinity89; 26-05-2012 at 19:16. -
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Thanks very much for your detailed reply affinity89.
So does Bowland Upgraded get you a bigger room than Standard?
I'm sure it was £300 for Platinum when I originally checked...obviously not. Still £250 is more than I pay now as a none student for very similar gym membership (without sauna) and lots more than all the other uni's I considered. Glasgow was £50!
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!£200 is actually a fairly reasonable price compared to most sports centres.(Original post by grazie)
I'm sure it was £300 for Platinum when I originally checked...obviously not. Still £250 is more than I pay now as a none student for very similar gym membership (without sauna) and lots more than all the other uni's I considered. Glasgow was £50!
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Thanks for your help!(Original post by Davott)
Accommodation is completely separate to the course, which means you can be living with people from a ridiculous range of different courses (I have Physics/CompSci/Criminology/Advertising etc.)
Just keep an eye on your email
do they send out emails when you should apply for accommodation I have nO idea which college to pick lol
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!I will do Politics but I will choose as minors Law and Criminology!(Original post by Lexi2012)
Did you choose that course aswel? I haven't seen any one else mention this course
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!This!(Original post by BeccaCath94)
Is it worth going for superior ensuite? -
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Do you have the same dilema or is it worth it?(Original post by jordan.uni)
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Yes, they should do. Keep an eye on all the facebook groups for more info etc.(Original post by Lexi2012)
Thanks for your help! do they send out emails when you should apply for accommodation I have nO idea which college to pick lol
As for college, choose a couple based on cost/type of accommodation then come visit the uni and look at the ones you shortlisted. That made my mind up. If your not planning on coming up again, just ask any questions you have on here
It depends. If you have the money and you desperately want en-suite then yes it is worth it. Im en-suite this year and I love having my own bathroom so close (like, 3 steps and I can shower(Original post by BeccaCath94)
Is it worth going for superior ensuite?). However, if you don't want to spend that much money, the standard options are all really nice. The shared bathrooms are actually more like a normal (but bigger) en-suite bathroom, just not connected to a room.
The only place I would not recommend is Bowland en-suite as everything in it was really dated. -
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Ahh thank you for the advice(Original post by Davott)
It depends. If you have the money and you desperately want en-suite then yes it is worth it. Im en-suite this year and I love having my own bathroom so close (like, 3 steps and I can shower). However, if you don't want to spend that much money, the standard options are all really nice. The shared bathrooms are actually more like a normal (but bigger) en-suite bathroom, just not connected to a room.
The only place I would not recommend is Bowland en-suite as everything in it was really dated. So what ensuite room/college are you in this year?
I do want ensuite...I think its worth the extra money! -
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Furness/Superior En-suite. I like it, only downside is you don't get a communal social area other than the kitchen. Although, only a few places offer that (mainly townhouses).(Original post by BeccaCath94)
Ahh thank you for the advice So what ensuite room/college are you in this year?
I do want ensuite...I think its worth the extra money!
I think Superior Standard is just bigger. Don't quote me on that.(Original post by lampshade1)
What on earth is the difference between Superior Standard and Upgraded standard?
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Ooh well its probably too late now to ask whether its good as I've already accepted it :P But is there a lot of choice and flexibility in the modules? And I was thinking of applying to Grizedale as its closest to the mangement school.. although a few people have said you hardly get any lectures in there? D: Thanks, and hope youre enjoying the course!(Original post by Davott)
I'm on the course right now, feel free to chuck any questions at me.
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Re: Lancaster 2012 Applicants!Ahh cool(Original post by Davott)
Furness/Superior En-suite. I like it, only downside is you don't get a communal social area other than the kitchen. Although, only a few places offer that (mainly townhouses). Yeah that seems to be one thing lacking in accom across all unis.....
What course are you doing?
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