[Miss_Scarlet]

Doesn't matter where you are I don't think.... most first years like their own best by the end of the first term!

I like Tocil. Rootes is the loudest supposedly, but I think it depends who you live with. They will try to put you with people who like similar things based on your about me part of your application.

I think it is quite mixed with the internationals and brits to be honest.

[georgia]

As an international you might want to think about a 39 week rent - in the 30 week rents you have to clear everything out of your room for Christmas and Easter and don't get that much lockable storage to leave things behind.

Just something to consider.

[howlovely]

(Original post by georgia)
As an international you might want to think about a 39 week rent - in the 30 week rents you have to clear everything out of your room for Christmas and Easter and don't get that much lockable storage to leave things behind.

Just something to consider.

Thats true! but i really like jack martins and thts 30 weeks! so is arthur vick nd benefactors

[georgia]

(Original post by howlovely)
Thats true! but i really like jack martins and thts 30 weeks! so is arthur vick nd benefactors

If you think you'll be able to cope with the logistics of moving out of your room for Christmas and Easter and have enough space in the cupboard in your room/other storage space somewhere else then go for it, absolutely! I guess it depends upon how much stuff you think you'll need to take.

You can only put one of JM, AV or Bennys down on your form because they're all ensuite. You'll have to pick your favourite out of those and then also think about at least two other options too.

[warwick1122]

(Original post by KaramelRose)
Well if you want to make noise, you have to be willing to listen to other peoples! If you're a lively sort, Rootes is probably the best place for you to be honest.

Can you change halls if I don't like it after a month?

[georgia]

(Original post by warwick1122)
Can you change halls if I don't like it after a month?

You can apply for a room transfer but there's no guarantee as it depends upon someone else either wanting to switch to your halls or dropping out altogether. Also they give first priority for moving to the Westwood sharers.

One of my friends applied for a transfer as soon as the system opened, and she finally got it at the end of Term 1 ready for Term 2.

[TheTallOne]

(Original post by warwick1122)
Can you change halls if I don't like it after a month?

In Term 2 there were a couple of empty rooms in my block of JM. If you can't change after a month I'm sure that if you spend a lot of time with a certain accommodation then there will be a space free there and you can take up that place after Christmas.

[warwick1122]

(Original post by TheTallOne)
In Term 2 there were a couple of empty rooms in my block of JM. If you can't change after a month I'm sure that if you spend a lot of time with a certain accommodation then there will be a space free there and you can take up that place after Christmas.

Can I sleep on your floor at your place, if they make too much noise

[TheTallOne]

(Original post by warwick1122)
Can I sleep on your floor at your place, if they make too much noise

Second year you live off campus

[howlovely]

(Original post by georgia)
If you think you'll be able to cope with the logistics of moving out of your room for Christmas and Easter and have enough space in the cupboard in your room/other storage space somewhere else then go for it, absolutely! I guess it depends upon how much stuff you think you'll need to take.

You can only put one of JM, AV or Bennys down on your form because they're all ensuite. You'll have to pick your favourite out of those and then also think about at least two other options too.

Could you suggest any other two ?

[georgia]

(Original post by howlovely)
Could you suggest any other two ?

I personally love Claycroft - one full bathroom between two, and it doesn't count as ensuite. If you don't mind a little noise (depending on the block you're in) then Rootes can be a lot of fun.

[Tridentus]

im liking the idea of JM.. a happy medium (Y)

can i ask what sort of questions do they ask you about what type of people you want to be roomed near? like "rate your sociability out of 10" or something?
i'd be about a 7 if that were the case

[amoled]

Has anyone done a thread on arthur vick accommodation?
just wondering, I did sorta use the search function.
Sorry if there is one already

[TheTallOne]

(Original post by amoled)
Has anyone done a thread on arthur vick accommodation?
just wondering, I did sorta use the search function.
Sorry if there is one already

Old AV Review

The best accom in my opinion, 80% of my corridor were very sociable and all other corridors were as well. cleaner was really nice as well. Fairly quiet place to live- which is nice. Usually people hang out in their kitchens so you can't hear anything from your bedroom. But you sometimes get people playing football along the corridors! Close to main campus although not so close that you can hear all the union noise etc.

Pros

* Large rooms
* En-suite
* Fairly quiet during the nights
* Cleaned
* A common room beside every kitchen
* Own Laundry

Cons

* Strict wardens

That's a review from a few years back and it isn't comprehensive so I haven't put it in the OP until someone does a better one Generally regarded as the most upper class as they have lounges between 12 and the corridors are massively wide, probably twice as wide as Cryfield. Rooms are massive too: probably an extra foot in width compared to my JM room so you can say that if you like a big room the extra few pounds for AV is worth the money. That said many people are not as social and it is seen as the least desirable accommodation if you like going out: in some ways people who are quiet then apply here and the situation feeds itself but in terms of social activity AV ranks low whereas Rootes is at the top.

[TheTallOne]

(Original post by Tridentus)
im liking the idea of JM.. a happy medium (Y)

can i ask what sort of questions do they ask you about what type of people you want to be roomed near? like "rate your sociability out of 10" or something?
i'd be about a 7 if that were the case

You will be housed next to some very quiet people (in fact I would consider my corridor to be quite dull, but there are adjacent corridors so that's OK). If 0 is never see at all (and probably do not know that they existed) and 10 is out/drinking every night (but does this count as 'good' sociability?) then of the 10 other people on my corridor I would say there is one '1', two '3s', one '5.5', two '7s' and four '8 or 9s'. This is based on their personality (or how it is apparent to me), rather than their interaction with me (which can be rather different: your friends at uni come from all over the place. Perhaps some of the '9 and 10s' who end up in JM will still end up spending more of their time outside of the room with Rootes and other '9s and 10s' will come to JM or will be on adjacent corridors where you mix frequently - it very much depends on what happens over the first 2 weeks as to how close your corridor is.

[secretmessages]

I can write an AV review . Not sure if I have any pics but, I can try and write something later

[amoled]

kk thanks tallone and secretmessages, dont have to write a review Im only in yr 12 so just curious thats alll.

[secretmessages]

Arthur Vick 1 (2008-9)

Summary: 30-week ensuite accommodation in a good location, the most expensive on campus but worth the money if you can afford it. Can be quiet at times and has a stereotype for being relatively unsociable but it really depends on who you end up with - there will be loud corridors and quiet corridors in each accommodation block. The corridor layout means you can easily wander to meet people from other kitchens if you wish. Large kitchens, plus a large common room/dining room attached to each kitchen. There are usually between 9 and 14 people per corridor/kitchen.

Pros:
- Some of the biggest rooms on-campus
- Ensuite - toilet, washbasin, and bath with shower in every bathroom
- Large(ish) kitchens
- Common rooms
- Spacious corridors
- Integrated launderette in each block means you don't have to go outside
- Situated in a nice area generally - flower beds (though not too girly), fountains, grassy areas, trees etc.
- It's in a nice quiet corner of campus, but at the same time is not a great distance from any teaching buildings
- Maximum 10 minutes walk from Tesco in one direction and Costcutter in the other
- Fire alarms are very rare (but the weekly/fortnightly morning test they do is loud enough to make you jump out of your skin)
- Kitchen is cleaned by the cleaners domestic assistants on a regular basis, but they get a bit annoyed if you leave it in a mess
- The rooms are relatively sound-proof (compared to some blocks anyway), but you can hear a lot of noise coming from the corridor

Cons:
- The stereotype that says Arthur Vick is the most unsociable block on campus
- The most expensive block on campus
- 30-week let, so you have to move out during the Christmas and Easter breaks
- Wardens are known for being strict, but in reality they're not usually unfair
- "Official" rules say that no noise should be heard coming from your room after midnight
- You can get fined quite easily but I suppose this is the same for any block and you'll be fine if you don't break any rules

Pros/cons (depends on the person):
- Rooms get cleaned on a regular basis (though the frequency seems to be getting less and less each year), which can be thought of as an invasion of privacy as it can be difficult to get them to go away but usually you'll get a nice cleaner who will come back when you're out, if you ask (unfortunately you'll have a struggle to get them to leave you alone permanently)

[mlleflorence]

Rootes/Claycroft/Tocil a good combination then?

[TheTallOne]

(Original post by mlleflorence)
Rootes/Claycroft/Tocil a good combination then?

Sure

Given your age I'd assume that first choice accommodation is guaranteed for you.