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Hi, I'm kind of stuck thinking of what college to apply to
I like the sound of St Cuth's but would like to be on the bailey and catered and I've heard not many people actually live on the bailey campus for St Cuth's so would it be claustrophobic?

Would someone be able to tell me about St Cuth's vs St Mary's because that's what I'm deciding between?

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246297

Hi, I already study at Durham Uni (on QC - Stevo) but I'm reapplying to study Sociology which means new college on the main campus! I was told the hill colleges are 25 mins away from Socio dptmt so not really considering them.. I'm not really interested in the very traditional ones like Hatfiled, Castle, St.John's either. I'm looking for a big one that's not too far from lectures, not too traditional and so I've had Cuth's and Hild Bede in mind- not sure which though? Is Hild Bede more isolated because its far from the others? And it says Cuth's has two sites, bit confused by that?
If anyone has some advice that would be great. :smile:

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246297

Original post by meganowen1

Stephenson or John Snow at Queen's Campus??

The main difference is Stevo is closer to lectures and John Snow have to wear gowns. Personally think the stevo bar is way better than the John Snow one. John Snow has a Sainsbury's near by but its absolutely tiny

Whatever appeals to you more form that I suppose..

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awkwardgal

I'm applying for Law. Visited Collingwood and Trevs and didn't really like either - especially not Collingwood. St Marys seemed a lot nicer to me, and Hild and Bede also looks nice but I didn't visit. Can anyone tell me the main differences between the two? Also am I right in thinking that sports and societies are organised through your college? I row and would really like to go somewhere where I can keep that up. Thanks!

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Ha2420

Original post by em42

Hi, I'm wanting to study geography at Durham and I would like to go with catered accommodation as well as having the formal dinner side of the college. Any ideas?

I've applied for that course at Chads, it was between Johns and Chad's for me, though Mary's looks so nice I just prefer being near the cathedral!
I went for Chad's over johns mainly because John's JCR was slightly awful (sorry!) and I prefer the dining and courtyard at Chad's, but both are very similar!

Less chance of sharing a room at John's if you're bothered about that sort of thing.

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maryampasha

is sport a really big thing for st johns? i really like everything else about it, but i'm just not a sporty person

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LouiseMM

Collingwood is usually known as the sporty college, but I've been here for a month and found a bunch of not-at-all-sporty people. Only difference is that you have more choices with the college level sports that in other colleges. So long story short, I don't think it really makes any difference how sporty the college is. Maybe you can try looking for the college that offers the societies you are interested in instead?

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Laurenw357

Hiya if anyone could suggest any colleges and why that would be great, or even rule out any colleges.

I'm applying to study mathematics at Durham and I'm unsure about which college to choose. I'm not too bothered about the college being very formal but wouldn't mind if it was. I would prefer it to be somewhere near the mathematics site and the sports centres as I play Football and Netball. I would like catered accommodation with preferably decent food and a decent sized room - not shared. Other details which may not matter to the colleges are I'm more outgoing than quiet, not too bothered about historic or modern buildings as long as it looks decent, and a gym would be great. I'm also going to need a job whilst I'm here.

Thanks.

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craiggreg

Best college for studying Politics, preferably a single room, catered and good sport facilities...

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clonedmemories

Original post by craiggreg

Best college for studying Politics, preferably a single room, catered and good sport facilities...

Mary's might be a good one to look at - it's the closest to the Politics building, catered and with good sports facilities. Though there is a chance you may have to share a room for a term. Collingwood has fewer shared rooms and also fits everything else you're after, though it's a little further away (not much, admittedly!)

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cerlohee

Original post by 246297

Hild Bede isn't that much more isolated from the others. It's about a 10 minute walk from the bailey and 7 minutes from Elvet which is where humanities lectures are mostly held. Hild Bede isn't particularly traditional (we don't wear gowns to formals) and also I think the second largest college.
Cuth's might have accommodation or other college buildings at two separate sites, as many colleges do :smile:

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username1635677

I've applied for Johns, I wouldn't mind any of the other bailey colleges, but I'm waiting until 1st March (when college choice is confirmed) to firm Durham! I don't want to end up at the Hill colleges as they're not the best.

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jonnn

Hi, I thought it'd be fun to be recommended a college! International postgrad applying for Philosophy. I just really want to be close to the Philosophy building... A peaceful place would be nice. :smile:

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Bostima

I'm starting my Masters next year and have narrowed my college choices to St Mary's, St Chad's, St John's and Collingwood.

Could someone let me know their opinion on those colleges? I would ideally want a sporty college close to the business school in which postgrads live in the same area as undergrads, and hopefully is fully catered with good facilities (gym/bar/study hall).

Thanks!

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davidjoness

Any thoughts on Collingwood? I was allocated it today, I was hoping for a bit more of a traditional college and this seems to be the total opposite end of the spectrum.

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Els-12

Original post by davidjoness

Any thoughts on Collingwood? I was allocated it today, I was hoping for a bit more of a traditional college and this seems to be the total opposite end of the spectrum.

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Hey, I'm in the exact same situation! I was allocated collingwood but I applied for a much more traditional college which would suit me more, so disappointed with the allocation

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jhssapphire

Original post by jonnn

Hi! International PG here too! :biggrin:

Preference of Self-catered or Fully- catered?

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EleS

I would suggest self-catered. I am postgraduate in Van Mildert, which is fully-catered and it was the worst choice I could ever do. The food is horrible! We ask each other what is eatable each day. You need to pay a lot of money in order to have really bad food. In addition, they do not give enough. They may chase you if you take an apple more (really! A rude lady chased me because I took 3!).

Do not choose Van Mildert! I do not suggest it for PG students.

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jhssapphire

Original post by EleS

Oh wow....Thanks for the insight. Fully catered is really costly and I don't think I can stomach western style food 3 meals everyday in the long term (being bought up in Asia) I feel sorry for your experience and really, thank you for letting us know....

I believe most PG stayed in Ustinov, but I am a bit hesitant about it considering the distance from dorm to market. What do you think about St Cuth's in Parson Field? ( Thinking of putting it as my first choice.)

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toktibuglower

Hi, I'm an international MSc Marketing offer holder. Most of my lectures will be at Ushaw college (and the remaining few at Business School). I only care about the distance and the accommodation. Which college would you suggest?