Newcastle accommodation thread 2012
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012I've just firmed Newcastle, and have an unconditional so woohoo will be there in September!
My accommodation choices are:
1) St Mary's
2) Windsor Terrace
3) Marris House
I want cost to be the main factor... don't mind the walk. I'd rather have more money to spend on food, and fun things, than on rent
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012Hey guys,
I got a medicine offer and I'm just wondering how many years I'll be accommodate for? It's going to be a 6 year degree and it'd cost a bit too much if I only get 1 year university accommodation and have to rent elsewhere for 5 years... I think I'd generally enjoy it more in halls as well.
Anyone currently at Necastle, care to share some pros and cons of their halls? I'm prioritising on en-suite and cost I guess. -
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012I'd go there again now!(Original post by JD12)
Depends on what you want really, nearly everyone I've talked to about Richardson Road said that if they had the chance theyd go there again, from what I've heard its a experience unmatched by other accomodation just because of the party atmosphere
what exactly are you looking for in accomodation?
Those were the days... Going on proper nights out 3 times a week, bouncing round all the different flats in the block, the banter, meeting my gf in my flat, the shop that's a ripoff, my first battered sausage in the chippy - accidentally ordered, thousands of pounds I didn't have to work for, easy work, no registers...
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012They are completely different, that's why I'm finding it so hard. The only thing putting me off St Mary's is the distance, I know that there are buses but I would rather be in the centre. However, the actually rooms look great. The bad thing about Ricky Road is that people say you can rarely get any work done because of noise, but it's in a great location.(Original post by Abcrew)
What is making it hard to decide between the 2? They are 'IMO' completely different with different advantages to each place. It depends what you want from the halls you will be staying in. -
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012Probably location the most, and party atmosphere! The only thing putting me off is that I probably won't get any work done haha. Think I'm going to put Ricky Road as my first option because I guess I can always go to the library to do work, and I think I'd regret not going there, as everyones told me it's the best(Original post by JD12)
Depends on what you want really, nearly everyone I've talked to about Richardson Road said that if they had the chance theyd go there again, from what I've heard its a experience unmatched by other accomodation just because of the party atmosphere
what exactly are you looking for in accomodation?
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012I applied a couple of weeks ago for accommodation but I had a 'special consideration' and it's going to take a while for my GP to confirm it, does this mean that I'm less likely to get my first preference as this is taking so long?
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012It is only a 30 minute walk, otherwise the buses are every 7 minutes. Also, their is the university buses in the morning which take you to lectures for free(Original post by lucylu24)
They are completely different, that's why I'm finding it so hard. The only thing putting me off St Mary's is the distance, I know that there are buses but I would rather be in the centre. However, the actually rooms look great. The bad thing about Ricky Road is that people say you can rarely get any work done because of noise, but it's in a great location.
Ricky road is literally falling apart, the rooms are really small compared to the rooms in St Marys.
Also, Ricky Road doesn't have a supermarket near by so you have to do most of your shopping at a local 'corner' shop which is a lot more expensive than St Marys which has a morrisons round the corner -
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012I'd imagine the fact you're a 'special consideration' you'll go to the top of the pile.(Original post by spoinkytheduck)
I applied a couple of weeks ago for accommodation but I had a 'special consideration' and it's going to take a while for my GP to confirm it, does this mean that I'm less likely to get my first preference as this is taking so long?
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012Hopefully(Original post by PVisitors)
I'd imagine the fact you're a 'special consideration' you'll go to the top of the pile.
Its not even a big 'special consideration', all my preferences have it so I'm not sure if theres any point, just thought I'd put i down just in case!
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012I'm in my first year now and no one i know got any of their choices and we all applied as soon as we could
i got put in St Marys and had the worst time ever, its the quietest and most non-student like accommodation! Would def advise you not to choose this!! Eventually moved to Leazes - SO sociable and ignore its reputation, most people are lovely, would reccommend it!
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012I want Leazes so badly! Howd u change to it? During the first year or at the start of the 2nd?(Original post by jsamson)
I'm in my first year now and no one i know got any of their choices and we all applied as soon as we could i got put in St Marys and had the worst time ever, its the quietest and most non-student like accommodation! Would def advise you not to choose this!! Eventually moved to Leazes - SO sociable and ignore its reputation, most people are lovely, would reccommend it!
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012Meeee I just can't wait!
I hear a lot of people talking **** about Ricky Rd saying 'It looks horrible and you'll never get any sleep' etc, but I know some former students, and they said 'Go to ricky road, it will be one of the best decisions you ever make'.
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012i think we do it next year. most gap students seem to get their first choice accommodation which is good. What are you hoping to study at Newcastle ?(Original post by annieconstable3)
Hi...I am also taking a gap year...do you know anything about the application process for us? like do we do it like this year? I am so unsure of what to do! -
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012Plenty of people may like castle leazes and you'll get different opinions, but my sis couldn't stand the place. Before she went the women at the desk did mention they get a lot of the marlbrough college lot there (oops spelt that wrong) but she went thinking they'll be a couple of nice people wherever they were from. Well all the 10 girls were from boarding schools/private schools and all knew each other, so she was just stuck with all these really loud lasses which didnt exactly create the atmosphere of making friends and getting to know each other. Also a lad who went to castle leazes a couple of years ago who is fairly loud and who is the type to get on with middle class people complained that everyone knew each other. So unless your a rah or get stuck in a decent block DONT PICK LEAZES!
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012I'd advise you to spend money on blankets then, I'm living here this year, Insulation is a complete c***, right now, both my windows are insulated with newspapers and cello tape, I have a fleece blanket over my legs, a fleece pull-over, a sports jacket, another fleece blanket over my shoulders, and I'm thinking of putting the kettle on for the hot water bottle...(Original post by weirdwakkidolli)
I've just firmed Newcastle, and have an unconditional so woohoo will be there in September!
My accommodation choices are:
1) St Mary's
I want cost to be the main factor... don't mind the walk. I'd rather have more money to spend on food, and fun things, than on rent
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Re: Newcastle accommodation thread 2012Are you in one of the refurbished flats or the older ones? I'm pretty warm-blooded I don't really mind the cold.(Original post by Sarah Frog)
I'd advise you to spend money on blankets then, I'm living here this year, Insulation is a complete c***, right now, both my windows are insulated with newspapers and cello tape, I have a fleece blanket over my legs, a fleece pull-over, a sports jacket, another fleece blanket over my shoulders, and I'm thinking of putting the kettle on for the hot water bottle...
i got put in St Marys and had the worst time ever, its the quietest and most non-student like accommodation! Would def advise you not to choose this!! Eventually moved to Leazes - SO sociable and ignore its reputation, most people are lovely, would reccommend it!
