The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1)

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  1. DontBeJelBeReem's Avatar
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    (Original post by georgia)
    Personally I wouldn't walk it alone.

    There have been various attacks on that route over the years. However, given the number of people who walk it every day, it is a very low number. Still, better safe than sorry.
    da ***, people at the university attack other students?
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    (Original post by DontBeJelBeReem)
    da ***, people at the university attack other students?
    No. Just because it's a university doesn't stop anybody else from wondering onto it. Plus, given the proximity to Coventry... I'm sure you can put two and two together :holmes:

    You can find articles on The Boar's website (The university's student newspaper) about campus attacks, but there are far more articles on keeping accommodation secure on campus and in the surrounding areas. While I would say stay vigilant, burglary is far more likely on campus than issues with personal safety.
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    (Original post by DontBeJelBeReem)
    da ***, people at the university attack other students?
    No no no, like other people have already said, it's random outsiders. Campus is accessible by the public. Bus routes run through it, and it is on the outskirts of Coventry anyway. It has to be accessible by the public, there's the Arts Centre and loads of other events there.

    However, haha, be in Pop at the wrong time and you will find yourself in the middle of a bust up between two silly fresher boys. They get picked off each other very quickly though by either their friends or security so it isn't a problem at all.

    I think Nirgilis is right tbh when he says that theft is a bigger problem. Which is easily avoided by keeping an eye on your stuff and locking windows/doors when you leave.
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
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    Does anyone have the layout of Clacroft and Heronbank? I only find Lakeside...
    Does Claycroft have similar layout as Lakeside? Or the shared bathroom and two bedrooms are in one suite?
    Which dormitory is the quietest (Clacroft, Heronbank or Lakeside)?
    Are the ducks noisy surrounding the lake?

    I really need a quiet place, but I cannot make decision without the layout.
    Help me please~T_T
    Thank you sooooooooooo much >_<
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    (Original post by DontBeJelBeReem)
    da ***, people at the university attack other students?
    The chances of you getting attacked on campus are infinitesimally small. There is really nothing for you to be afraid of on campus. Leave worrying amount mugging & attacks until you move to Leamington or Coventry in second year :lol:
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    (Original post by sular)
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    Does anyone have the layout of Clacroft and Heronbank? I only find Lakeside...
    Does Claycroft have similar layout as Lakeside? Or the shared bathroom and two bedrooms are in one suite?
    Which dormitory is the quietest (Clacroft, Heronbank or Lakeside)?
    Are the ducks noisy surrounding the lake?

    I really need a quiet place, but I cannot make decision without the layout.
    Help me please~T_T
    Thank you sooooooooooo much >_<
    The above floor plan is actually of Sherbourne - it was just at the time when I posted it it has been unnamed and because it was right between Lakeside blocks I called it Lakeside II.


    I'll do some digging at some point and see if I can find anything.
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    And yeah, campus is probably the safest place in the area, or at least if gives off the impression that it is.
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    (Original post by sular)
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    Does anyone have the layout of Clacroft and Heronbank? I only find Lakeside...
    Does Claycroft have similar layout as Lakeside? Or the shared bathroom and two bedrooms are in one suite?
    Which dormitory is the quietest (Clacroft, Heronbank or Lakeside)?
    Are the ducks noisy surrounding the lake?

    I really need a quiet place, but I cannot make decision without the layout.
    Help me please~T_T
    Thank you sooooooooooo much >_<


    That's Claycroft. Heronbank/Lakeside plans aren't online.
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    (Original post by TheTallOne)


    That's Claycroft. Heronbank/Lakeside plans aren't online.
    WOW~~~Claycroft is good enough for me.
    I decide to apply for it!
    Thank you very much for your kind help>_<
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    I put down I didn't want to live in a quiet area because I wanted to be sociable with people but can that still happen in a quiet area????
    Last edited by CC26; 23-07-2012 at 16:38.
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    When does the Uni start telling us what accomodation we get?
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
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    When does the Uni start telling us what accomodation we get?
    September.
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    If I put 'Off Campus' for my fifth choice, does that mean that I'd still get one of my first four, since firmers are guaranteed campus accomodation?
    I'm stuck for a fifth choice - Sherbourne and Bluebell are too expensive and Rootes sounds too noisy!

    And also, would you have to organise off campus accomodation yourself, or through the university?
    Last edited by CJAW; 25-07-2012 at 20:39.
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    If I put 'Off Campus' for my fifth choice, does that mean that I'd still get one of my first four, since firmers are guaranteed campus accomodation?
    I'm stuck for a fifth choice - Sherbourne and Bluebell are too expensive and Rootes sounds too noisy!

    And also, would you have to organise off campus accomodation yourself, or through the university?
    Highly doubt that you will end up getting off campus accommodation unless you are extremely unlucky. However, if you were to be allocated it, the university would put you in a group in a house - you wouldn't have to do it yourself.
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    When does the Uni start telling us what accomodation we get?
    Last year it was 8th September.
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
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    Highly doubt that you will end up getting off campus accommodation unless you are extremely unlucky. However, if you were to be allocated it, the university would put you in a group in a house - you wouldn't have to do it yourself.
    Thanks Do you know if you are allowed to decline your accomodation offer and instead ask them to find you off campus accomodation, if you weren't happy with the one you got?
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    Thanks Do you know if you are allowed to decline your accomodation offer and instead ask them to find you off campus accomodation, if you weren't happy with the one you got?
    Honestly, I'm not sure. Usually if you decline a contract then you don't get any further options, but that might just be on campus. Best thing I can suggest is ringing them to ask
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    on my app form is allows me to make 6 preferences?? did anyone put down a 6th?
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    Re: The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1) - UG Applications Now Open!
    Will you accept a mixed/single sex area if your preference is not available? i don't want to live in a single sex area at all should i just click no...
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    Will you accept a mixed/single sex area if your preference is not available? i don't want to live in a single sex area at all should i just click no...
    Yes.
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