I've looked through all the college information, and I really cannot decide which college to apply to out of Collingwood and Castle. I like that castle has the whole traditional atmosphere and buildings but I know that only about 30% actually get to stay there. Collingwood is also nice looking but it isn't as central or as pretty. When I visited Durham I didn't actually have time to visit the colleges unfortunately, which is a problem and I won't be able to before sending off my UCAS form.
I'm applying for engineering as well, not particularly sporty but do like swimming and cycling. Also like the more oxbridgey feel of University College. I guess another thought is which kind of college would have people that will have similar interests to me as well. -I'm not an overly party kind of person but at the same time I'm not a complete social recluse either, and like going out etc. Although I'm applying for a mathsy engineeringy I don't see it as the be all and end all of what I like (also into history and politics etc). Dunno if any of that helps. Oh yeah, I also go to a private school but don't want a college that is really posh and up its own a****, but at the same time don't want to go to a college where people there snear at people like me for having gone to a private school.