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pre socialising university of York fresher's 2014

Just thought I'd try my luck at meeting a few people online before I go to the university of York in September. Better than moving somewhere new knowing no one right? If you're already there or going in the new year let's get mingling :smile:

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Original post by Jayjax
Just thought I'd try my luck at meeting a few people online before I go to the university of York in September. Better than moving somewhere new knowing no one right? If you're already there or going in the new year let's get mingling :smile:


Hey! I'm insuring York so I'm not totally likely to be heading there, but it's still a possibility. Which halls are you thinking of applying for? For me it has to be Alcuin College, simply because it's a short walk from my subject department ^_^
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Original post by Pro Crastination
Hey! I'm insuring York so I'm not totally likely to be heading there, but it's still a possibility. Which halls are you thinking of applying for? For me it has to be Alcuin College, simply because it's a short walk from my subject department ^_^


Goodricke is right next to mine but it seems pretty quiet and out of the way. Iv been watching loads of YouTube videos trying to decide :tongue:
Original post by Jayjax
Goodricke is right next to mine but it seems pretty quiet and out of the way. Iv been watching loads of YouTube videos trying to decide :tongue:


To be honest, I wouldn't fancy the trek from Heslington West (or whatever the main campus is called) to Heslington East. I swear I've read somewhere you sometimes have to walk through a field to get between the two. Plus, I love the more modern accommodation of Goodricke.

I believe Derwent is the 'social' college, though. I got that impression on the open day. Someone in my economics class is firming York and is looking for accommodation there.
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I'm firming Law and will be at Goodricke or Langwith hopefully:smile:
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Original post by Pro Crastination
To be honest, I wouldn't fancy the trek from Heslington West (or whatever the main campus is called) to Heslington East. I swear I've read somewhere you sometimes have to walk through a field to get between the two. Plus, I love the more modern accommodation of Goodricke.

I believe Derwent is the 'social' college, though. I got that impression on the open day. Someone in my economics class is firming York and is looking for accommodation there.


To be honest I think it would be best to be right across from my subject building. And you can be as social as you want to be I suppose. Although I haven't seen as much in the way of parties and things put on by goodricke as the other colleges. Can you go to other colleges arranged events?
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Original post by emilyblondiex
I'm firming Law and will be at Goodricke or Langwith hopefully:smile:


Cool :smile: the campus is so nice isn't it! Where you moving from to be there?
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Hey guys! I'm a current first year at York! Just thought I'd say hi and offer to *attempt* to answer any questions you guys may have :smile:
Original post by Larry31
Hey guys! I'm a current first year at York! Just thought I'd say hi and offer to *attempt* to answer any questions you guys may have :smile:


Hey :smile: Which of the Colleges are you in, and how's the experience been for you thus far?
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Original post by Mike_ofMars
Hey :smile: Which of the Colleges are you in, and how's the experience been for you thus far?


Hey! I'm in Alcuin at the moment in one of the standard ensuite rooms :smile: My experience here has literally been amazing! Everyone's massively friendly, the city is beautiful, the nightlife is pretty good and the uni is really supportive :biggrin:
Im coming to york, super nervous because im from Canada and wont know anyone! but hello to all of you:smile:
Sure, lets all meet up in London and go for a night out :smile: ?

Whos down ?
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Original post by Larry31
Hey! I'm in Alcuin at the moment in one of the standard ensuite rooms :smile: My experience here has literally been amazing! Everyone's massively friendly, the city is beautiful, the nightlife is pretty good and the uni is really supportive :biggrin:


I'm really looking forward to going :smile: just from the day I spent there I think I am going to be very happy. Do you think which college you go into matters? Or does everyone mingle around?
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Original post by Canadiangirl95
Im coming to york, super nervous because im from Canada and wont know anyone! but hello to all of you:smile:


That's awesome :tongue: I have family in Alberta. What course are you doing?
Original post by Larry31
Hey! I'm in Alcuin at the moment in one of the standard ensuite rooms :smile: My experience here has literally been amazing! Everyone's massively friendly, the city is beautiful, the nightlife is pretty good and the uni is really supportive :biggrin:


That's awesome :smile: whatcha study? Alcuin. . Isn't that where all the nursing students stay? :colone:
Original post by Jayjax
I'm really looking forward to going :smile: just from the day I spent there I think I am going to be very happy. Do you think which college you go into matters? Or does everyone mingle around?


You're gonna love it for sure! :biggrin: I think it is an important choice because some colleges offer things that others don't. Like if you want somewhere really social, Derwent is a good place to go because it has 2 bars and a social reputation; whereas Alcuin doesn't have a bar, so it might be considered less social. But no-one is alienated because of their college! I think a lot of people get to know people through their subject and then subsequently spend time in other colleges meeting their coursemates :P

Original post by Mike_ofMars
That's awesome :smile: whatcha study? Alcuin. . Isn't that where all the nursing students stay? :colone:

I study Medicine :P I actually haven't met a single nursing student here yet! :O There are lots of medics, chemists and biologists though xD
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Original post by Larry31
You're gonna love it for sure! :biggrin: I think it is an important choice because some colleges offer things that others don't. Like if you want somewhere really social, Derwent is a good place to go because it has 2 bars and a social reputation; whereas Alcuin doesn't have a bar, so it might be considered less social. But no-one is alienated because of their college! I think a lot of people get to know people through their subject and then subsequently spend time in other colleges meeting their coursemates :P


I study Medicine :P I actually haven't met a single nursing student here yet! :O There are lots of medics, chemists and biologists though xD


That's awesome thanks :smile: I think I'll socialise as much as is good wherever I go, maybe the quieter areas would be better for my studies :tongue: but then again I haven't always made the smart decisions haha. How is the nightlife for people who aren't super big on clubbing? I'm more of the pub quiz, acoustic night sort of guy. I only live 40 mins away so I think some day trips are in order :tongue:
Original post by Jayjax
Cool :smile: the campus is so nice isn't it! Where you moving from to be there?


Yeah it is! From Norwich, what about you?
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Hey, I have just received an offer for adult nursing can't seem to find many others about but hello to you all =) Becky.
Yo, another York hopeful here! I got my offer back in January, but I only just found the thread! I'm going for Film and TV as well :smile:

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