[Zottula]

(Original post by NP473L)
Okay, thanks. Still haven't a clue where I'm applying to be honest

Pull all the names into a hat . Saves you making the decision .

[NP473L]

(Original post by Zottula)
Pull all the names into a hat . Saves you making the decision .

Perhaps. The only thing I can think of to differentiate them is proximity to the campus...but even then...

*Goes off to find hat

[Zottula]

(Original post by NP473L)
Perhaps. The only thing I can think of to differentiate them is proximity to the campus...but even then...

*Goes off to find hat

In some ways this is better. Some people set their heart on a particular hall and are gutted when they don't get it. Most people like their own hall though.

[Dracion]

If you're wanting an opinion on living in Beit, am happy to provide. Was lucky enough to spend my time living next to the union. Good luck to those applying!

[catestevenson]

How do the payments work for halls?
I presume you pay a deposit and then pay the remainder in three parts when the student loan payments are made. Assuming I'm right in thinking like this (cause I'm just guessing from how friends have sorted out their halls), how much is the deposit and are the payments split equally into three parts?

[vedderfan94]

(Original post by Dracion)
If you're wanting an opinion on living in Beit, am happy to provide. Was lucky enough to spend my time living next to the union. Good luck to those applying!

Please do! Beit looks like a really good hall what with it being in the center of everything pretty much.

[Zottula]

(Original post by catestevenson)
How do the payments work for halls?
I presume you pay a deposit and then pay the remainder in three parts when the student loan payments are made. Assuming I'm right in thinking like this (cause I'm just guessing from how friends have sorted out their halls), how much is the deposit and are the payments split equally into three parts?

This is correct.

I think the deposit is about £250. The deposit then goes towards the cost of your accommodation for the final term, so the amount on your invoice for the final payment is a bit less. I think for the first two terms you pay a similar amount.

[Palladium]

How competitive is it to get a Southside hall?

[Zottula]

(Original post by Palladium)
How competitive is it to get a Southside hall?

Can't really say. There are no stats on this, and as everyone makes 5 choices (not in order of preference) it is even harder to say. I expect it changes year on year anyway. It is close to campus, so it is probably popular, but it is very expensive so that probably puts a few people off. No one here can really tell you what your chance of getting a particular hall is.

[Palladium]

(Original post by Zottula)
Can't really say. There are no stats on this, and as everyone makes 5 choices (not in order of preference) it is even harder to say. I expect it changes year on year anyway. It is close to campus, so it is probably popular, but it is very expensive so that probably puts a few people off. No one here can really tell you what your chance of getting a particular hall is.

I thought you can place your order of preference?

[Palladium]

Can you increase your chance of getting into southside/eastside by selecting the highest bands?

[Zottula]

(Original post by Palladium)
Can you increase your chance of getting into southside/eastside by selecting the highest bands?

Yeah possibly. Saying room type is more important to you than room price might help too. Otherwise they will give you something cheaper. It's all done by a computer though, and you're not even guaranteed one of your 5 choices. So don't get too attached to a particular hall. Most people end up pretty happy once they're there and have made friends in halls.

(Original post by Palladium)
I thought you can place your order of preference?

You get 5 choices. They are not in order of preference.

[summer_blazed]

Are smokers generally grouped together in flats in halls, or do they throw us somewhere out of the way? From what I can tell from the website, all of Imperial property and grounds are non-smoking, so asking the question seems rather irrelevant...

[Linke]

(Original post by catestevenson)
They've changed the accommodation bit of the website now, Orient and Wilson aren't included.

Is Wilson no longer available for new undergraduates??

[Iepnauy]

^ I was going to ask that...
There's a new hall up online - Xenia.

That wasn't there before. It's apparently been refurbished.
But it's at Waterloo... =(
And no super fast internet

Doesn't sound that great tbh.

[anon101]

is it possible to stay in the halls for just 1 term?

[Surful]

Hey guys, did anybody receive an offer for summer accomodation or does anybody know, when they will send the offers for staying over summer? Would be cool if you know anything!

Thanks

[praj1]

Please dont think im harassing you lol....

when are you doing the reviews for Evlyn gardens?

[ViralRiver]

I was going to tell you all about how **** Wilson is compared to other halls (I live there now) - but looks like Imperial got to it before I did. It was going to be refurbished, but they're closing it now. It's full of mice, asbestos etc - the only thing it's good for is fast internet xD . They're replacing it with Xenia, but it's roughly the same prices as stuff like Beit + the top range prince's gardens. Not only that, but as its in Waterloo you'll need to take a tube every day - don't apply unless you can cover those expenses. From what I can see, Imperial are taking a step in the wrong direction when it comes to student finances. My maintenance loan doesn't even cover Wilson's accommodation prices.

[Linke]

Does anyone have some pictures of Fisher hall (preferably rooms, but also common areas etc if possible) or know where I could find some? Or of any of the cheaper halls really.