The UCL accomodation thread

Well on the form there's a list of factors and tick which one is your most important things. So if you ticked "single room" as your preference and then wrote it on the bottom of the form again, it might piss them off.

hi! i know this is probably similar to so many other questions... ive read a few pages, but the 50+ pages of this threads a bit daunting when ive just woken up!! i was wondering if i could get some advice on which are the best self-catered in terms of the actual rooms/facilities, but also friendly socialness and distance etc? thanks a lot!
and is there anyway to avoid shared? really would prefer my own! thanks!

Hey all,
Just wanted to ask,

Do UCL students under age of 19 who apply for self catered get offered twin rooms most of the time?

And also,

Are there any students out there who are in twin rooms who can tell me what the rooms are like? Can you keep your belongings safe? And is it good sharing a room with a complete stranger?

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THANKS! =)

I just sent mine 1st class, and I got the reply 2 days after, so I wouldn't worry! Have faith in the Royal mail x

I'm not worried about not getting along with the person I'll be sharing with (unless they are really narcissistic or grumpy) I'm just worried about them sharing something in common with me.

Does anyone know if there's any architecture students in Arthur Tattersall?



haha no I meant because I included that acknowledgement card with a post stamp inside the envelope, so sending it as recorded was just...pointless as I'll get that confirmation card anyway once they've received it.

I guess if you put the postcard in, they'll just mail it back as soon as they receive it, whereas with mine they don't think I want to know!

I just kept it simple and just said "Please, can I be in a shared in AT please?". I thought about trying to bribe them with croissants and baguettes, but thought they might think I was taking the piss XD What did you write?

BUT, I said it in a different way and 'please' might sound just...too begging.

Now that I think of it however, I'm starting to worry. You think it might ruined my small miraculous percentage chance of them actually willing to help me out with my choice?

i)It varies, under 19's are more likely to be put in a shared room than older people are, but it varies between halls - some SC ones are mostly single rooms, so if you were there, you'd probably get a single, whereas others (like mine) are mostly shared, so you're far more likely to get a shared room. (The 3 single rooms in my flat of 11 rooms, were allocated to 1 20yr old and 2 exchange students from America and Canada, who are both 3rd yrs at their home unis, I believe). Having said that, most of my friends who are SC are in single rooms (actually, come to think of it, most of them are 19+, so that might have something to do with it, but still). Luck of the draw really.

ii)I'm in a shared room this year, is there anything specific you want to know about sharing (what's it like is quite open ended, and I'd be here for ages trying to answer it, and not get round to doing the work I'm meant to be doing this afternoon!)
Yes, you can keep your belongings safe - in my room at least, there aren't any locking cupboards or anything within the room, though obviously the door locks (it locks automatically on closing, but we've set it to stay unlocked - just easier/quieter when we're both coming in and out at different hours, and you don't need to take your keys if you're just going out to the toilet/shower/kitchen etc.) Obviously there's an element of trusting your roommate involved, but I haven't heard of anyone's roommate stealing from them or anything like that - where are they going to hide anything they've pinched from you? Plus, as the only other person with a key to the room, it'd be fairly obvious most of the time.
Sharing with a complete stranger - you can make a friend for life, or like in my case, we have next to nothing in common, but we get on well enough (arguing with someone who you're living in the same room as for the next few months is probably not a wise idea) and of course it makes the rent significantly cheaper. Plus it makes me appreciate having my own room when I go back to my parents house/when I'm living out next year.
It isn't as horrific as most people think initially, but of course you do wish you had your own room every now and then. But I'm saving £30 p/w, so tis worth it really.

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I highly doubt it

I'm still paranoid that I forgot to write "AT House" in the note I made, since I wrote the sentence and left the house name blank so I could check the spelling. I know it's not important if I forgot it, but would be nice to think I might have a tiny sway over things!

I love TSR. It'll be nice to know someone on the first day if we both get AT!

hey thanks for the reply!! appreciate it very much =))

what you've said has helped alot, cheers for all the info!
and it may be obvious but just wnted to ask.. everyone shares with a person of the same sex right?

although its cheaper, im just worried that i'll end up witha psycho who watches me sleep or somethin lol or someone really annoyin haha

*oh and could i ask, how big are the rooms? do u get like 2 study desks? and are the beds far apart lol? I didnt make it dwn to the actual open day so i didnt get a chance to see accommodation =(

cheers!
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