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Anyone know what happens about Mary's parents? Will they send me a letter or is it like a pick a parent once you get there?

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Reply 61

misspiggy

Another question for you Sooz...! what is the gym like in terms of equipment? And how much does it cost per term?

Reply 62

Sooz

It cost £10 per term. In terms of equipment it has a few rowing machines, a few bikes, some other stuff like that, then loads of weights and stuff. I'm not very helpful I know, but you will be able to look round it before you committ to paying for it I imagine.

Reply 63

Geography Kid

Something completely unconnected - I'm very sorry.

Do most rooms in Chads have enough storage? What does the average room have in it? Do people bring like extra shelving units etc?

Also, during the holidays, is there somewhere to leave all your stuff?

Would appreciate the guidance on this important issue.

Reply 64

Sooz

I would say that most of them have enough storage, although my wardrobe last year was too small (but maybe I just have too many clothes). I don't think anybody really brings extra storage. There are places to leave your stuff (in basements or some rooms in main college) over holidays.

Reply 65

NumnutzZ

if you're in the godsquad James Randle might allow you to store some stuff in the chapel over the holidays, depending on your circumstances.

Reply 66

scintillo

new questions: are there any drying cabinet in Chad's? Or Ironing boards? And, are there any facilities for hand washing in the laundry?

Thanks :smile:

Reply 67

pikaboo

There's a shed in the back garden of Main College where the washing and drying machines are, with a rack where people dump their washing. There's sinks in there which I used for hand washing too. Ironing boards should be on every corridor.

Reply 68

scintillo

pikaboo

Thanks! It feels good to know that I won't have to use the sink in my room for hand washing :smile:

Reply 69

Geography Kid

Can you put posters/photos on the wall at Chad's?

Also, are there corkboards or anything in the rooms?

Reply 70

Sooz

Yep for posters etc.
I can't remember seeing a corkboard in anyone's room, and there certainly wasn't in mine.

Reply 71

mel0112

Do we get letters from our parents before we get to chads? I dont want to be an orphan.

Reply 72

Geography Kid

mel0112

Do we get letters from our parents before we get to chads? I dont want to be an orphan.

Mel, mine only came on Saturday so yours will be there by tomorrow I betcha.

Hope preparation is going well! x

Reply 73

Lawless

mel0112

Do we get letters from our parents before we get to chads? I dont want to be an orphan.

I got mine today. Although it was only the mothers letter, it said my college fathers letter should be available to be picked up at the college.

Reply 74

pikaboo

Lawless

I got mine today. Although it was only the mothers letter, it said my college fathers letter should be available to be picked up at the college.

That's what mine said two years ago! I still don't know who my father is to this day.

Reply 75

mel0112

I got mine today! YAY. Two mummys tho lol and apparently I have a sister, two aunts, an uncle and grandparents! (Christmas is going to be expensive!). Preparation is going slowly. Does anyone else feel like they need a small lorry to transport all their stuff to Durham- at the mo I seem to be bringing quite a few "essentials".

Reply 76

Lawless

mel0112

Absolutely >_<

It seems that every time I think I have everything I will need at uni, I suddenly think of something else and the pile of stuff I have to take with me grows ever larger.

Just be thankful you don't have the hassle of taking all this stuff on a flight :wink: