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hi! i’m firming york for human geog & environment soon (probably in the new year). i’m applying for ensuite at langwith as my first choice and then ensuite at constantine for my second. i’d really like an ensuite where possible.

because these 2 options are more expensive and i’ll be applying for accomodation next week and that’s pretty early do you think i’ll be more likely to get what i put higher? thanks!!

Hi, Accommodation doesn't open till March, I emailed them to ask about applying and they told me this x

oh really? oh that’s frustrating! do you know a specific date? thank you so much!

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I know! Really annoying! No, I don't, unfortunately, I did ask but they said it hadn't been confirmed. My insurance is Birmingham who opened on 1st Dec so I guess all unis do it differently! I'm hoping to get band 3 Vanbrugh x

I know! Really annoying! No, I don't, unfortunately, I did ask but they said it hadn't been confirmed. My insurance is Birmingham who opened on 1st Dec so I guess all unis do it differently! I'm hoping to get band 3 Vanbrugh x

ahh nice!! i’m hoping for ensuite at langwith if possible

, I really like rock climbing, is this a facility that is available?
Thanks 😊
Jess

The nearest climbing wall is a 15min walk away, called Red Goat (no roped walls though )

York University Mountaineering Club for rock climbing, Ben Lairig Mountaineering for mountain climbing/alpinism. Outdoor Society for rambles/lowland & hill walks and natural trust stuff.

I received an offer for Criminology and York is my Firm, anyone know the college stereotypes and where to go for Rugby and a good social whilst still good accommodation? Cheers

I received an offer for Criminology and York is my Firm, anyone know the college stereotypes and where to go for Rugby and a good social whilst still good accommodation? Cheers

Can you tell what the accommodation is like ? What colleges are the most social and Partyish?

No college is more social than another. There are stereotypes that always get bounced around but they’re just not true. You will find quieter and louder blocks each year, so it can’t really be predicted. I will always advise that your main priority should be what room type you want (en-suite, catered, east campus etc) and apply to those rooms, regardless of what college they’re in.

Thank you , do you think it matters if my accommodation is on campus west and my course is on campus east ? Or is the walk too far to do every day

So the walk takes about 30 mins, but there are also regular buses between the two campuses. Personally, I chose to live on the same campus as my course but I know plenty of people who didn’t - some people said they actually liked the journey as it allowed them to distance themselves from their work and their home/social life! So it’s definitely doable and it’ll be a personal choice

I didn’t realise you go to York ! What do you study ? What accommodation are you in ? Would you recommend the uni ?
Also is it ethnically diverse ?
What year are you in ?
Are there things to do ?
What’s the nightlife like ?

Sorry for all the questions!

Hey, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how "academic" the course is? @barror1 I'm going for the same course as you (achieved 3A*), according to DiscoverUni the entry requirements are AAA and most students have between AAA-ABB, I was wondering if this mattered, would I feel "left behind", or is everyone at the same point? Thanks

Please ignore any stereotypes, they are entirely that, are not accurate and are not what you should base your college choice off. Decide what accommodation you want (en-suite or shared bathroom, catered or self catered, west or east campus etc) then apply to the college that has the room types most suited to what you want.

For rugby, there’s the uni rugby (league and union) and then the colleges have teams too (the East colleges all come together as one ‘East’ team).