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University of Edinburgh Accommodation Thread for Entry 2012/13

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Reply 780

spectator1993

Anybody in John Burnett House? :smile:

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Reply 781

Emmie3303

Original post by Moldwarp

Got the offer email but no idea how i'm meant to log on here, https://www.ease.ed.ac.uk any help?

Do you know your matriculation number? I think that should be your username unless the system has changed. It probably starts s12. Also, have you registered with EASE yet? I can't remember if you had to do that earlier on or not.

Original post by wollygoggles

I've accepted a place at James Craig Court and think I may have made a triumphant blunder.

I was offered one of the studio apartments. How am I going to mix with people if I'm not sharing with anyone? :frown:

You'll have plenty of opportunities to mix with people out of your accommodation as there are endless societies where you can meet all sorts of people and you'll be thrown together with people in your tutorials and lectures too. I understand why you're worried about being in a studio but don't forget that there will be others in your accommodation in exactly the same situation and they will want to mix too. If you knock on doors in the first few days then you'll get to know the people around you. Everyone is in the same situation so you won't be the only one looking to make friends :smile:

Original post by quirkel

Living in Warrender Park Crescent, I think i'm in Flat ..., slightly confused. Anyone else in same place? Message me

I'd edit out your flat/building number as this is a publicly searchable forum.

Original post by sillehcaptcha

Anyone at South Clerk street?
still deciding whether to accept since it's nothing like my first choice, Hermit's Croft and it's on a main street (wondering why I put it down anyway) >.<

I lived just up the road from South Clerk Street this year so I'll give you a bit more information about the area. There is quite a lot of bus/traffic noise but it's not too bad at night as there are only a few pubs on the street. I felt safe walking up and down the street even when it was dark (although you still have to take the normal city precautions). There are loads of shops nearby so it's very convenient for food shopping, stationary etc. Buses in and out of the city run along this street so it's perfect for travelling around. You'll probably have double glazed windows so noise won't be quite as big an issue for you. I only had single glazing and most of the time it was fine with the windows closed. You get used to the background noise quite quickly. Ambulances go down the road quite often as there are a few hospitals in the area, so don't be alarmed if you hear a lot of sirens. The meadows are just around the corner and it's quite a quick walk to George Square. Also, I'd advise that you edit out the flat number as anyone on the internet will be able to see it.

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Reply 782

py16

Original post by spectator1993

Anybody in John Burnett House? :smile:

Hey! First John Burnett resident I saw on this thread. Although I just started following so may have missed a few.

What made you decide btw?

Reply 783

anf1892

I have applied for the Chalmers Street in May and they have sent me a confirmation by email right after that. However, when I logged into the MyED yesterday, it said in the accommodation application status that I had either not applied for, or rejected my offer of accomodation. So i am wondering if this is normal or i had missed out something to do. What should I do now? [h="2"]

Reply 784

i_hate_ucas

i had no offers this year until edinburgh contacted me on results day so ive only just applied for accommodation (meadow court, warrender park road, south clerk street if anyones interested :tongue:

) how long do you think it'll be until i find out where they're sticking me?

Reply 785

chocolatechips

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Reply 786

blahmarie

Original post by anf1892

I think that's normal, I had that too but was offered accommodation last week :smile:

Reply 787

blahmarie

Original post by i_hate_ucas

i had no offers this year until edinburgh contacted me on results day so ive only just applied for accommodation (meadow court, warrender park road, south clerk street if anyones interested :tongue:

) how long do you think it'll be until i find out where they're sticking me?

Mine took about 3 weeks, but yours might come quicker since it's mid august already...

BTW, anyone in Warrender Park Road? :smile:

Reply 788

christielovesyou

Original post by dizzeedollee

How much leeway do we actually have when it comes to accommodation offers? I know they say that you've got to take what you get but I'm sure I read earlier on in this thread that somebody was allocated a room in a building that was on their old application, they spoke to accommodation services and subsequently got it changed to a building that was on their new application? Obviously now more students have UC offers and spaces will be tight but I was just wondering :smile:

That was me! But yeah, it'll probably be different situation now - I was an Unconditional Firm-er since April, so I was in the first batch of people to find out their accommodation, and obviously they had allocated a lot fewer people back then so there was more leeway. Plus, I had a more practical reason to move (i.e. I need certain facilities for my course and wanted to be close to them, whereas I was a bit of a trek away before). I know nearlyheadlessian already answered you, but I just wanted to let you know why it was possible in my situation - just for future reference.

Reply 789

i_hate_ucas

Original post by blahmarie

Mine took about 3 weeks, but yours might come quicker since it's mid august already...

BTW, anyone in Warrender Park Road? :smile:

thanks! i hope its a little quicker hahaha ill tell you if i end up there!

Reply 790

F1Guille

Original post by Mel'o

I got a place in Holland House too! Are yours ensuite & single?

Yep, Block B, you?

Reply 791

spectator1993

Original post by py16

Hey! First John Burnett resident I saw on this thread. Although I just started following so may have missed a few.

What made you decide btw?

Hello! From the pictures I saw it looked pretty nice, so I applied for Chancellor's Court and John Burnett House and got allocated in JBH a couple of days ago. It looks pretty cool!

What about you?

Reply 792

millas2103

I just wondered if anyone has any idea what 5 South College Street is like?!

Reply 793

AmandaDT-S

Original post by blahmarie

Mine took about 3 weeks, but yours might come quicker since it's mid august already...

BTW, anyone in Warrender Park Road? :smile:

Hello, got my offer for 102 Warrender Park Road today, are you 102 or 108? :smile:

Reply 794

Moldwarp

Original post by oxymoronic

Does that start with s12xxxxx?
If so, that will be your matric number when you come to Edinburgh. It will form part of your uni email address, will be your exam number and quite literally everything you ever do in terms of admin will be related to that matric number. Everyone has them related to their year of entry, so I was s06xxxxx as I started in 2006.