This discussion is now closed.

Check out other Related discussions

The UCL accomodation thread

Reply 580

functionalchemistry

PierreSonne

Did they tell you when you should call again ?

nope!

Reply 581

functionalchemistry

i really dont understand why the phone is busy all the time, and when it's not no-one picks up. wtf is happening..................

Reply 582

jc123

1

Hey does anyone know if we are allowed to use iPlayer and 4OD in halls. cos on the website UCL say we can't use stuff that puts too much pressure on the network. I assume iPlayer would as each programme is 100-200 mb.

Thnks. I'm in James Lighthill btw

Reply 583

PierreSonne

functionalchemistry

i really dont understand why the phone is busy all the time, and when it's not no-one picks up. wtf is happening..................

when it's not busy, we've to wait for like 5-10 minutes and then they pick up...
so coooll :biggrin:

Reply 584

Salain

2

jc123

Hey does anyone know if we are allowed to use iPlayer and 4OD in halls. cos on the website UCL say we can't use stuff that puts too much pressure on the network. I assume iPlayer would as each programme is 100-200 mb.

Thnks. I'm in James Lighthill btw

It's fine. I think it's more if you are downloading loads of torrents, stuff like films and lots of music...

Reply 585

functionalchemistry

PierreSonne

when it's not busy, we've to wait for like 5-10 minutes and then they pick up...
so coooll :biggrin:

they picked up. i got allocated to Nutford house... =S i was a bit put down coz of the distance from ucl and stuff...but arghh i dunno, better than nothing.. at leats i get a single..

Reply 586

PierreSonne

functionalchemistry

they picked up. i got allocated to Nutford house... =S i was a bit put down coz of the distance from ucl and stuff...but arghh i dunno, better than nothing.. at leats i get a single..

Lucky you ! :smile:

their system is okay now, isn't it ?
what did they tell you ? how long did you wait ?

Reply 587

functionalchemistry

PierreSonne

Lucky you ! :smile:

their system is okay now, isn't it ?
what did they tell you ? how long did you wait ?

a guy picked up this time, he didnt seem very motivated but he told me after a few secs that i has a single room allocated at nutford house and they i'd receive an email from them soon....

Reply 588

username165192

lily_blue3

Peeps from Ramsay - our deposit was £150 right?

Sure was.

Reply 589

functionalchemistry

if someone could tell be bout nutford?

Reply 590

Joanna May

15

Sorry, I think maybe I missed the answer to this, but how many rooms are in a typical Schafer flat?

Reply 591

PierreSonne

i was told i got Ifor Evans Hall.... im quite worried as it's written there ll be building works this year :s but anyways ive a place to stay :smile:

do you guys know when the deadline for sending back the deposit and stuff is ? they told me my stuff was sent and ive still nothing so im afraid the mail was lost... :frown:

Reply 592

Sweep

4

So, I've got an offer for accomodation for Commonwealth Hall. I was quite pleased, from the information that I had before, it was certainly near the top of my list, and an intercollegiate hall as I was hoping for.

So, anyway, I was on Facebook, and thought I'd do a search for Commonwealth Hall, see if there was a group to join. What I ended up discovering was a group called "Commonwealth Hall does not do exactly what it says on the tin" - which basically makes it sound like Commonwealth Hall is really quite awful. Now, it's uni accomodation, I really don't expect anything special, but some of the (many) things mentioned in this group are worrying me a fair bit:

•

Fines for bringing guests back after 11 - and you have to pay for them even if they come in before 11

•

People consistently told off for low levels of noise, but others who makes loads of noise are ignored

•

Receptionist was caught having a **** whilst on the job (!)

•

JCR money (£6000) doesn't appear to be spent on anything

•

Cleaners come in without knocking

•

Staff consistently rude, and downright obtuse (vacumming up your spair change from the desk WHILE you're sitting there watching them)

•

Showers all cleaned at the same time

This is ignoring lots of issues mentioned in the group - especially the food and fees stuff, both of which I really expect and aren't worth complaining about.

Anyway, I'm pretty horrified to discover such a strong movement against my accomodation. I do not want to risk losing my accomodation - presumably there is no way for me to switch to another hall?

Reply 593

Meg_Lili

9

Does anyone know if we're meant to get confirmation that they're received the acceptance of accomodation & deposit?
I sent mine off on Thursday (1st class) and haven't heard anything, and the cheque hasn't left my account yet. The fact my postman (or someone at royal mail who handles our post) is a bit of a klepto means I'm a tad weary of just accepting that it's been delivered without confirmation, especially considering how close the deadline is.

C-

Reply 594

bballer4life

13

Meg_Lili

Does anyone know if we're meant to get confirmation that they're received the acceptance of accomodation & deposit?
I sent mine off on Thursday (1st class) and haven't heard anything, and the cheque hasn't left my account yet. The fact my postman (or someone at royal mail who handles our post) is a bit of a klepto means I'm a tad weary of just accepting that it's been delivered without confirmation, especially considering how close the deadline is.

C-

i got a confirmation sheet through today, it was on a green card.
i paid for my accomodation on the 22nd of aug, so you may have to wait abit

Reply 595

roshi

9

well i just rang the accommodation office and im not getting accommodation im not sure what to do

Reply 596

james s

7

Meg_Lili

Does anyone know if we're meant to get confirmation that they're received the acceptance of accomodation & deposit?
I sent mine off on Thursday (1st class) and haven't heard anything, and the cheque hasn't left my account yet. The fact my postman (or someone at royal mail who handles our post) is a bit of a klepto means I'm a tad weary of just accepting that it's been delivered without confirmation, especially considering how close the deadline is.

C-

I paid in person a few weeks back and received my receipt today in the post. Call them if you're worried.

Reply 597

Joanna May

15

I cant decide between Schafer and Campbell East or West. Anyone got any really nasty stories about either of them to make up my mind for me?

People keep telling me that Schafer is antisocial because of the layout being in small flats.
But other people tell me Campbell is in a really dodgy area and just generally to avoid it as much as possible.

I'm wondering if maybe I should just not specify anywhere in particular and let fate decide, but then I might end up somewhere that I really dislike.

Reply 598

Inflation

19

Anyone want James Lighthill (en-suite room), for Prankerd House or John Dodgson?

PM me asap :smile:

Reply 599

Salain

2

Joanna May

But other people tell me Campbell is in a really dodgy area and just generally to avoid it as much as possible.

I'm wondering if maybe I should just not specify anywhere in particular and let fate decide, but then I might end up somewhere that I really dislike.

huh? dunno who told you that.
Campbell house is in a perfectly fine area, it's right near the uni and it's a generally quiet and peaceful area.
Obviously the usual precautions you'd expect to take in central London are true, but it's certainly not what I'd call 'really dodgy'.

The UCL accomodation thread

Related discussions

Latest

Trending

Trending

Articles for you