How is the Old Mill?
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Re: How is the Old Mill?Haha good, it sounds like the MProf's get chucked in at the deep end, when we were just starting our 3rd year projects a friend of mine was finishing his first on the MProf. (On same engine luckily)(Original post by CianMcN)
Haha me too! I guess this is technically my 5th year, but it'll be my second time in Student Halls, can't wait to start making games in Abertay! -
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Re: How is the Old Mill?Yeah it's gonna be hectic! Im meeting some Abertay games students this weekend at a Jam so I can quizz'em on life in Dundee haha!(Original post by Brizee)
Haha good, it sounds like the MProf's get chucked in at the deep end, when we were just starting our 3rd year projects a friend of mine was finishing his first on the MProf. (On same engine luckily) -
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Re: How is the Old Mill?If you send an email, they can contact your flatmate and give them your contact details(Original post by geodrummer55)
Well I went for it, I got a 2 person room with early booker discount. No idea who i'm sharing with though!
what flat are you in anyway?
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Re: How is the Old Mill?Hey, thinking about staying here, hopefully with a friend.. does anyone know the situation regarding getting a flat with a friend?
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Re: How is the Old Mill?Yeah there's an option in the application to request you live with your friends and specify who they are!(Original post by Something_Ironic)
Hey, thinking about staying here, hopefully with a friend.. does anyone know the situation regarding getting a flat with a friend? -
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Re: How is the Old Mill?Hey, finally found out what flat I'm in, it's D15E. Wooo!(Original post by bizza93)
hey do you know what flat you're in?Last edited by CianMcN; 25-07-2012 at 12:48. -
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Re: How is the Old Mill?You're in Flat D4 room F, I think!(Original post by Ross93)
In flat d4f.
Assuming my room is number 4 in flat df? Anyone know how it works?
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Re: How is the Old Mill?I may do that thanks. I'm E block, room 77 - away from everybody else it seems!(Original post by bizza93)
If you send an email, they can contact your flatmate and give them your contact details what flat are you in anyway?
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Re: How is the Old Mill?I'm block E too I think(Original post by geodrummer55)
I may do that thanks. I'm E block, room 77 - away from everybody else it seems! -
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Re: How is the Old Mill?No. Simply no, that's a bad joke. I'm a fresher (arrived 4 weeks ago) and staying in university accommodation (Belmont Flats), a friend of mine stays/stayed in the Old Mill. Me and other people from university residences have been to his flat multiple times, he's been to mine multiple times and we all agree that the Old Mill vastly lacks behind and doesn't come close to the level of university accommodation.(Original post by CaitlinGreen)
I'm staying at Old Mill. Have know lots of friends that have stayed here in the past. Far better than university halls and other private accommodation. Rooms are a lot bigger some containing double beds, bathrooms contain baths as well as showers and if you aren't keen on sharing facilities with lots of people then go for a two bedroom flat rather than a four/five or six bedroom one.
They are all being refurbished this year. New kitchens and flooring going into every flat. During the course of the year they hold parties where you can meet people.
Only thing i'd be wary about is your electricity/bills usage as they can charge you extra if you go over, so just use electricity wisely by switching off and all.
All in all great place.
It is old, there is hardly any furniture (his room contained a built-in wardrobe, bed and tiny desk, no shelfs for books or similar thing), in order to open the window he needed a long stick to reach it (he's 1,96 m, btw.) which means he couldn't even look outside, he had to share his bathroom, the (shared) fridge and cupboards are tiny etc. etc. I'm not even talking about the corridors, in order to go to his flat you had to follow a system of anfractuous corridors which are so small that they make you feel claustrophobic.
My flat is bigger, I have shelfs and all this stuff, a lot more storing space in the kitchen, two giant fridges, every room has en-suite etc.
He actually moved out of his flat in the Old Mill and moved into newly created luxurious, spacious, modern studios (also in the Old Mill), but those are 600 pounds a month and as the TO intends to save money that's hardly an option. So don't get me wrong - you can live in the Old Mill and many people do as it is much cheaper than university residences, but by no means is the Old Mill any good or even better than Belmont, Seabraes, Heathfield etc. Not sure about this refurbishment thing, it might improve the overall situation, but as we're talking about the current state, that shouldn't be important.Last edited by Sir Fox; 27-09-2012 at 01:11. -
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Re: How is the Old Mill?Pretty harsh criticisms here; every flat has large leather sofas/dining table with decent chairs, the bedrooms are all decent sizes and every desk in my flat is pretty big, I prefer the furniture to that of more expensive accomm such as Opal or the Hub, as do a lot of folk I've spoke to. Only the flats on the top floor need to be opened with a stick, and it's hardly much of a hassle. It's either 2 or 3 people to a bathroom/fridge, unless you're really that much of a snob that's hardly squalor, is it?(Original post by Sir Fox)
No. Simply no, that's a bad joke. I'm a fresher (arrived 4 weeks ago) and staying in university accommodation (Belmont Flats), a friend of mine stays/stayed in the Old Mill. Me and other people from university residences have been to his flat multiple times, he's been to mine multiple times and we all agree that the Old Mill vastly lacks behind and doesn't come close to the level of university accommodation.
It is old, there is hardly any furniture (his room contained a built-in wardrobe, bed and tiny desk, no shelfs for books or similar thing), in order to open the window he needed a long stick to reach it (he's 1,96 m, btw.) which means he couldn't even look outside, he had to share his bathroom, the (shared) fridge and cupboards are tiny etc. etc. I'm not even talking about the corridors, in order to go to his flat you had to follow a system of anfractuous corridors which are so small that they make you feel claustrophobic.
My flat is bigger, I have shelfs and all this stuff, a lot more storing space in the kitchen, two giant fridges, every room has en-suite etc.
He actually moved out of his flat in the Old Mill and moved into newly created luxurious, spacious, modern studios (also in the Old Mill), but those are 600 pounds a month and as the TO intends to save money that's hardly an option. So don't get me wrong - you can live in the Old Mill and many people do as it is much cheaper than university residences, but by no means is the Old Mill any good or even better than Belmont, Seabraes, Heathfield etc. Not sure about this refurbishment thing, it might improve the overall situation, but as we're talking about the current state, that shouldn't be important.
The Old Mill may look old and not be the best but it does the job at a much more reasonable price than other student accommodation. I'd much rather live here than pay £40 more a week to have my own toilet and a dishwasher. -
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Re: How is the Old Mill?I agree with Ross.. Half of that is untrue. In my room I have a wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, and numerous shelves. There are plenty of space in the cupboards and the windows are fairly easy to open. Its the top floor that would need a stick as the windows there are on the ceiling... The only bad things about The Old Mill is the fact that you can hear everything outside and the fact that there is no lift. It might look like a wee jail but you have to love it. Plus, pre-drinks/parties in The Old Mill are always good! And the 'system of corridors' aren't bad.. Its walking up flights of stairs. Open your floor door with a code. Walk along, go either left or right depending which flat you are in and you reach your flat...(Original post by Sir Fox)
No. Simply no, that's a bad joke. I'm a fresher (arrived 4 weeks ago) and staying in university accommodation (Belmont Flats), a friend of mine stays/stayed in the Old Mill. Me and other people from university residences have been to his flat multiple times, he's been to mine multiple times and we all agree that the Old Mill vastly lacks behind and doesn't come close to the level of university accommodation.
It is old, there is hardly any furniture (his room contained a built-in wardrobe, bed and tiny desk, no shelfs for books or similar thing), in order to open the window he needed a long stick to reach it (he's 1,96 m, btw.) which means he couldn't even look outside, he had to share his bathroom, the (shared) fridge and cupboards are tiny etc. etc. I'm not even talking about the corridors, in order to go to his flat you had to follow a system of anfractuous corridors which are so small that they make you feel claustrophobic.
My flat is bigger, I have shelfs and all this stuff, a lot more storing space in the kitchen, two giant fridges, every room has en-suite etc.
He actually moved out of his flat in the Old Mill and moved into newly created luxurious, spacious, modern studios (also in the Old Mill), but those are 600 pounds a month and as the TO intends to save money that's hardly an option. So don't get me wrong - you can live in the Old Mill and many people do as it is much cheaper than university residences, but by no means is the Old Mill any good or even better than Belmont, Seabraes, Heathfield etc. Not sure about this refurbishment thing, it might improve the overall situation, but as we're talking about the current state, that shouldn't be important.Last edited by sashakerr; 28-09-2012 at 16:56.
what flat are you in anyway?
