Student accommodation

I flopped getting into Brunel however Westminister accepted me for Law, despite living like 30mins away from the uni, I don't want to live at home.

I don't even know if there's any places left but what site should I apply to? Which one's the most "attractive"/"fun" for freshers?

Good luck on grades!

Reply 1

Craghyrax

Original post by Gurses

If you've accepted your Westminster offer then wait until they get in touch with you about accommodation. If they've not said anything within a week or two, then contact them to ask. But don't expect to get anywhere now, because right now Universities are massively overworked dealing with the Clearing process, so allocating accommodation isn't the priority.

University of Westminster

London

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Reply 2

Gurs

Original post by Craghyrax

I just don't want to be late and not get accommodation, I need to leave this house :frown:

Reply 3

Craghyrax

Original post by Gurses

I just don't want to be late and not get accommodation, I need to leave this house :frown:

I know

But you won't be. As long as you pay attention. There are simple things you can check up on. Does UCAS have your accurate contact information? That kind of stuff. Believe it or not, sometimes people give UCAS and Universities email addresses they don't check because they don't want spam. That's the kind of silly mistake that means you miss out on stuff. But as long as you're checking your mail, keeping on top of email, and you've checked your University's web pages for Fresher stuff you will be fine. I also strongly recommend finding your University's designated forum on TSR (go to the forums page > Universities and Colleges > find your Uni on the list). There will definitely be a thread for discussing accommodation, and you'll be able to double check with other people going to the same Uni and ensure you don't miss anything.

Reply 4

Mimsycrafts

Have you looked at westministers website for how to apply for accommodation?

Reply 5

paulaton

Original post by Gurses

Hi, I highly recommend Victoria Hall only 5min walk to the station and vales for money.

Reply 6

paulaton

For those who want to apply for accommodation Victoria Hall will be a good idea to stay and vales for money .
Here the link :
http://london.victoriahall.com/

Reply 7

Kiirtii

Original post by paulaton

Hi, I highly recommend Victoria Hall only 5min walk to the station and vales for money.

Victoria Halls is not a good choice for student accommodation. Their prices may seem low... but believe me, you're getting nothing for that money other that a corridor for a bedroom. There is nothing that building offers which promotes any student life, not even a common room. I spent a year there and feel like it drained the happiness out of me.

The reception staff aren't very helpful either. There is hardly anyone at reception when you need something. I strongly believe you can find a better place with your money. The commute to your uni might be good, but it really isn't worth it.

Also, people have tried to write reviews about the halls, but they all get deleted so you won't really get a fair review on what you're about to get. (This comment will probably get deleted soon anyway)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Truth-about-Victoria-Hall-Wembley/1506627402903061

Reply 8

Will429892

I agree with this.

My tutor was concerned I had depression and asked me to see a counsellor.

The rooms are hot as hell
The water pressure is crap (showers always cutting out)
Staff are rude and are quick to change/blame you for anything.
Drug dealers were a common fixture - strangers would let themselves in, attend the odd party or sit in stairwells to sell drugs.

Paul is right; it is right next to Wembley Park station, trust me, I'd know. I could hear it from 4am to 1am everyday and then maintenance would take over with jackhammers and the like.
I had to resit my contract exam because I had no sleep due to the noise.

I paid £215pw for a "penthouse" and there were cheaper rooms that were far bigger in the building.

I've recently moved to Pure Highbury and while I'm not going to rave about them (it is amazing here, though) I've noticed my entire attitude and outlook has changed. I feel much healthier and happier; I've attribute my poor first year experience soley to Victoria Halls.

Also, Victoria Halls don't have a common room - so no socialising.
The lifts always break down - I lived on the 18th floor. A couple of times I have been stuck in a lift for 15 minutes.

My mate got beat up because "security" falsely accused him of throwing things at people from his window. "Security" pointed my mate out to a group of guys that had the things thrown at them and they beat him up.
Between that occurrence and the countless complaints I have made to uni and the halls, my university (University of Law) have stopped recommending the halls to people completely.

I could literally go on and on but I don't care if you live there or not.
I've warned you, as have other people.
Ultimately, it's your money, your degree and your mental health.

I hope you enjoy uni!!

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