[Auraor]

Hello everyone. I'm an international MA student and just like others. I'm worried about where to stay while studying in UAL.

The thing is I applied for all studio at Costume store, Manna Ash, and Tufnell Park. There was an email sent to me to say I got the room and it also stated it will be the room type I applied for. However, yesterday when I was reading the tenancy agreement, I noticed my offer became standard ensuite. I emailed them and they kind of...denied that it's not a mistake. Maybe they don't have a studio left but they should have told me. They just simply don't say anything and now I'm so worried whether I should accept the offer or I should decline it and reapply. What I'm afraid of I might not get any rooms if I decline it this time and finding a place to stay when I'm not a local will be tough for me.

You might think that a standard room is alright but for me, studying far away from home means I will bring many things along. Standard room is way too small for me so I really wanna live in a studio and I do need some privacy while being there.

Anyone has anything similar to share? Or any suggestions for me?

[ValeryS]

hi. I'm international student too, and I applied for my accommodation in april, however have the same problem as you do. I emailed them but they said its all they can offer. What are you planning to do? I might try to find some flat to rent in London, as I'm not happy with room they offer me.

[r.a.i.n.e.]

(Original post by Auraor)
Hello everyone. I'm an international MA student and just like others. I'm worried about where to stay while studying in UAL.

The thing is I applied for all studio at Costume store, Manna Ash, and Tufnell Park. There was an email sent to me to say I got the room and it also stated it will be the room type I applied for. However, yesterday when I was reading the tenancy agreement, I noticed my offer became standard ensuite. I emailed them and they kind of...denied that it's not a mistake. Maybe they don't have a studio left but they should have told me. They just simply don't say anything and now I'm so worried whether I should accept the offer or I should decline it and reapply. What I'm afraid of I might not get any rooms if I decline it this time and finding a place to stay when I'm not a local will be tough for me.

You might think that a standard room is alright but for me, studying far away from home means I will bring many things along. Standard room is way too small for me so I really wanna live in a studio and I do need some privacy while being there.

Anyone has anything similar to share? Or any suggestions for me?

i'm in the exact same situation!! i applied by the date given for an assured place at the halls for international students. i applied for costume store, brooke hall and manna ash in that order, all studio rooms.
i got offered a standard ensuite as well! it might seem okay to live in but ive lived in dorms of a similar size and i had nowhere to walk because i had too many things!

they emailed me and said that i could try again in early july, but wont be guaranteed a place in any halls. i don't know if i should reject this standard one or try for a studio which seems unlikely because ive read that there's 1000 ppl on the waiting list for the costume store! ((

[hellomotto]

what did you end up doing?? or what are your arrangements now?i doubt theres 1000 people on the waiting list.. i wonder why there'd need to be so many?