Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012I am so exciteeed! cant wait to start uni !! I kindda regreted putting CB as my frist and not Dorset, but now I am happy with my choice, since I read Dorset will be a mix of 1st. 2nd and 3rd years !! so excited !!!!!(Original post by CrazyPerson)
Be seeing you there!!! XD
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012Huh, that's weird, why does your CAS take so long? I received mine weeks ago. I will apply for Visa at the end of this month because I have to wait for my bank account to reach 28 days. I haven't booked a ticket yet, still doing some research, which airline carrier are you going to fly?(Original post by Meodien)
I haven't started to apply yet. I'm still waiting for CAS. My flight in on 14th Sep if nothing goes wrong. How about you? How everything's going?
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012I'm doing BA in Urban Planning.(Original post by MQ003C)
Ah I'm doing the Legal Practice Course for solicitor training. Only there for the year but I have a lot of work to do and I'm looking forward to settling in and making the most of my time there.
I've never been abroad before, especially living so far away from home. I'm really looking forward to the whole new amazing experience there.So excited! \m/ \m/
Hopefully I'll see you soon.
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012If all goes well and my funding comes through for my course I'll be properly ready to go. Yeah living in a new country can be a daunting experience especially being far away from home. But you'll settle in if you meet the right people and enjoy your time in Oxford.(Original post by Meodien)
I'm doing BA in Urban Planning. I've never been abroad before, especially living so far away from home. I'm really looking forward to the whole new amazing experience there.So excited! \m/ \m/
Hopefully I'll see you soon.
Only two months or so and we'll be there!
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012I have no idea, really. I did everything they asked for but still, no response. I'll be applying for VISA by the beginning of August, too. Well, I used skyscanner to find the cheapest ticket avail. and I booked Emirates. (around $760)(Original post by sammynqh)
Huh, that's weird, why does your CAS take so long? I received mine weeks ago. I will apply for Visa at the end of this month because I have to wait for my bank account to reach 28 days. I haven't booked a ticket yet, still doing some research, which airline carrier are you going to fly? -
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012Yeah I keep my finger crossed that I'll meet nice people there and probably you're the first. Where are you living now actually?(Original post by MQ003C)
If all goes well and my funding comes through for my course I'll be properly ready to go. Yeah living in a new country can be a daunting experience especially being far away from home. But you'll settle in if you meet the right people and enjoy your time in Oxford.
Only two months or so and we'll be there!
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012Can somebody tell me if I have selected Oxford Brookes as my insurance choice whether I have to apply for accommodation?
I haven't received any letters or emails informing me to do so but I need to be sure. Because if I do end up going there then surely they need to know what accommodation I want to live in? -
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012yes u need to apply however you are not guaranteed to receive any accom.(Original post by JustCharley)
Can somebody tell me if I have selected Oxford Brookes as my insurance choice whether I have to apply for accommodation?
I haven't received any letters or emails informing me to do so but I need to be sure. Because if I do end up going there then surely they need to know what accommodation I want to live in? -
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012That's odd they usually guarantee first year students accommodation in halls?(Original post by Charlottay!)
yes u need to apply however you are not guaranteed to receive any accom. -
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012They can guarantee first year firm students accomodation in halls. Insurance choices do not get that guarantee as you are last on the list to get. This is similar at alot of unis. I know someone who got into there insurance and didnt get halls. They have now added slade and dorset house to brookes accom though so the chances are you will get something.(Original post by JustCharley)
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012A town north of London called Hertford. Its my hometown so had to come back after I finished my degree. Working at the moment to fund myself through uni and now going onto further study at OB. What country are you coming from?(Original post by Meodien)
Yeah I keep my finger crossed that I'll meet nice people there and probably you're the first. Where are you living now actually?
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012I'm from Vietnam, a country in South East Asia.(Original post by MQ003C)
A town north of London called Hertford. Its my hometown so had to come back after I finished my degree. Working at the moment to fund myself through uni and now going onto further study at OB. What country are you coming from?
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012Yeah, I have to fly at least 16hrs. I plan come 2 days earlier before the induction week starts. Hope everything will be fine.(Original post by MQ003C)
Whoa thats a pretty long flight from there to here. You'll have to come a little earlier to recuperate from the jet lag not to mention the time difference!
Oh and I really want to try British food if you can recommend me some.
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012Oh, that's a pretty nice price. I think I am going for Vietnam Airlines student fare(Original post by Meodien)
I have no idea, really. I did everything they asked for but still, no response. I'll be applying for VISA by the beginning of August, too. Well, I used skyscanner to find the cheapest ticket avail. and I booked Emirates. (around $760). VNA has a direct flight to London, I had got airsick before so I am really afraid of the jet lag. Hahaha, hope I will survive this long flight
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012I'm not sure about VNA.(Original post by sammynqh)
Oh, that's a pretty nice price. I think I am going for Vietnam Airlines student fare. VNA has a direct flight to London, I had got airsick before so I am really afraid of the jet lag. Hahaha, hope I will survive this long flight
I heard many bad things about it and. I asked many Vietnamese students who experienced VNA b4 and they all said that VNA direct flight still lands least one place for refueling (or to pick up some more customers). You can check it on SVUK forum.
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012Hi everybody,
If everything goes as expected, I'll be studying a postgraduate course within the Wheatley Campus next fall.
I'm browsing through student halls right now, and my first option is Slade Park.
Does anyone know what their guest policy is?
I've seen that in other halls (like Cheney) you can have a guest for a maximum of 3 nights for every 7-day period.
However, within the Slade Park site, I can't find anything like this. :-(
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012Hahaha ah British food can be quite bland some of it, of course making a dish yourself can make it more interesting.(Original post by Meodien)
Yeah, I have to fly at least 16hrs. I plan come 2 days earlier before the induction week starts. Hope everything will be fine.
Oh and I really want to try British food if you can recommend me some.
16 hours? Is it a direct flight? Once you get to whichever airport your flying to, its easy to get a train from there to London and from there to Oxford unless you land in Gatwick then its the London Underground to one of the overground stations to Oxford and you're there. -
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Re: Oxford Brookes Accommodation Thread 2012i think they are all the same, im a bit concerned with this question y do u need to no?(Original post by bellabanks)
Hi everybody,
If everything goes as expected, I'll be studying a postgraduate course within the Wheatley Campus next fall.
I'm browsing through student halls right now, and my first option is Slade Park.
Does anyone know what their guest policy is?
I've seen that in other halls (like Cheney) you can have a guest for a maximum of 3 nights for every 7-day period.
However, within the Slade Park site, I can't find anything like this. :-(
Does anyone know? Thanx!
What's your major?
