University of Dundee

Opal 1 Dundee

Hey

Im going to Abertay University in September and ive just been accepted into Opal with a standard en suit bedroom. Im looking forward to it, however ive heard that Opal are like really strict on parties and stuff. Is this true? Does anyone have any other interesting facts about Opal? Thanks

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Reply 1

Brizee

Haha it's always the negative you hear, that was 2 years ago. They've been totally fine this year regards that. Although the place by nature will be relatively strict, it's an expensive building and people are paying for security.

Other than that I've seen them being slow about repairs but there are ways of speeding things along where appropriate.

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Reply 2

claireadam

I stayed in Opal last year and had heard the same things before moving in so was kinda worried but they don't really care. They say that visitors have to sign in etc, but they never actually have to! :smile:

Its a good place to stay and I met such nice flatmates that we're all staying in Opal again next year as its hard to find a 7 bed flat/house. So might see you around!

Reply 3

panda s

Yep, both posts above are true. If they are slow with repairs just talk to one of the security guys it will be done in no time, unless they are waiting for parts, e.g. when some idiot broke the elevator.

Reply 4

Boombox9696

Cheers guys for the replys. Bit less nervous about it all now, in fact looking forward to it!

Reply 5

Brizee

Good

Nothing can stop you having a good time anyway, even if it means you nip round to your mates in other halls for parties... it's just what students do.

Reply 6

Boombox9696

True. Only Im not from Dundee so cant exactly go all the way back to Aberdeen and party lol.

Reply 7

Brizee

Ach the other students aren't that bad, speaking as one Aberdonian to another :wink:

I'm sure you can find friends a little closer than that.

Reply 8

Boombox9696

Thanks. Yeah im sure i will, will just need to make sure im out plenty.

Reply 9

THESHade

Original post by Boombox9696

Thanks. Yeah im sure i will, will just need to make sure im out plenty.

Karaoke on Sunday is a way to go then :biggrin:

Even though you might wanna bring osme ear plugs in case I will find a song I like ... :8

Reply 10

Brizee

Haha oh god :biggrin:

I'll most likely be working on the stage for that.

Reply 11

THESHade

Do you know the list of available songs then? :biggrin:

Reply 12

Brizee

nope, we've got about 28,000 so never managed to make one.

Reply 13

THESHade

Original post by Brizee

nope, we've got about 28,000 so never managed to make one.

Can I go more than once then? :biggrin:

I promise I will bring some ear plugs

maybe I suppose lol

I am also the king of murdering karoake songs, especially with a drink in me. Expect some right cheese to be sung!

Reply 16

Boombox9696

Original post by THESHade

Karaoke on Sunday is a way to go then :biggrin:

Even though you might wanna bring osme ear plugs in case I will find a song I like ... :8

Hmm doesnt really sound like my thing lol.

Reply 17

Brizee

Original post by Boombox9696

Hmm doesnt really sound like my thing lol.

Nah you'd be a fool to miss Sunday, Karaoke, Sumo Suits, Pole Jousting, some other things I can't remember and a Caricaturist. It's basically just a night of being silly and meeting people.

Reply 18

panda s

Silly? Nah, serious business here!

Reply 19

Boombox9696

Original post by Brizee

Nah you'd be a fool to miss Sunday, Karaoke, Sumo Suits, Pole Jousting, some other things I can't remember and a Caricaturist. It's basically just a night of being silly and meeting people.