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The 'I'm Coming to Exeter' Thread
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Original post by Serentonin
Biology anyone? 
Also, I'm not going to be living in halls (i live close to exeter with my boyfriend and it's tons cheaper than halls would be to drive in everyday :/) am I going to be missing out on uni life a lot?
Also, I'm not going to be living in halls (i live close to exeter with my boyfriend and it's tons cheaper than halls would be to drive in everyday :/) am I going to be missing out on uni life a lot?
I can't say I know many people who live outside of the campus accommodation - bar one. She is a bit of a nutcase though and I wouldn't go on her experiences as being the norm! However, you will meet people on your course and through societies, and to be honest, most of the decent socialising is done either on nights out or through societies. Yes, some people make great friends through halls, but some don't, and while you won't have the whole living-with-people thing going on in 2nd and 3rd year, I have been told A NUMBER OF TIMES that the people you live with are rarely going to be your best friends.
Sooo, don't worry about it too much, but make sure you make the most of societies and that, because the best people will be there I think!
Good luck!
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Original post by RosyAurora
I can't say I know many people who live outside of the campus accommodation - bar one. She is a bit of a nutcase though and I wouldn't go on her experiences as being the norm! However, you will meet people on your course and through societies, and to be honest, most of the decent socialising is done either on nights out or through societies. Yes, some people make great friends through halls, but some don't, and while you won't have the whole living-with-people thing going on in 2nd and 3rd year, I have been told A NUMBER OF TIMES that the people you live with are rarely going to be your best friends.
Sooo, don't worry about it too much, but make sure you make the most of societies and that, because the best people will be there I think!
Good luck!
Sooo, don't worry about it too much, but make sure you make the most of societies and that, because the best people will be there I think!
Good luck!
Aww thank you very much for posting this, made me feel a lot better about things!
Original post by Serentonin
Aww thank you very much for posting this, made me feel a lot better about things!
No worries! After a year here I know how good it really is, and considering how I felt at the start of the year, that's a massive improvement - I just want people to feel the same really
Happy to answer any other queries though
If all goes well, I will be coming to Exeter! I'm a study abroad student from the US so I'm just waiting to get my visa approved. I'll be coming for English and I'll be living in Lafrowda Block E! Wooo!
Got my offer from Lafrowda! How do you check which block you're in?
And, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on when you may enter/exit the halls? Can you come home at 2am without a problem (not that I will)?
And, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on when you may enter/exit the halls? Can you come home at 2am without a problem (not that I will)?
Original post by rumozamonien
Got my offer from Lafrowda! How do you check which block you're in?
And, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on when you may enter/exit the halls? Can you come home at 2am without a problem (not that I will)?
And, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on when you may enter/exit the halls? Can you come home at 2am without a problem (not that I will)?
The offer letter should tell you which block... if not, just email the accommodation department with your student number/name and they'll get back to you. If you ask a bit nearer the time they might be able to tell you what your room number is as well.
Original post by ChewyLee
Me too!
For Law LLB!!
For Law LLB!!
Hi there! I'm just about to start my 3rd year of Law LLB at Exeter. Would you be interested in buying 1st year books which are in good condition?
Let me know.
Kind regards.
Original post by Sephrenia
So own up - who's coming to the wonderful place that is Exeter? What subject are you doing? Tell us!
I'm not going to stalk you...
What subject are you doing? Tell us!I'm not going to stalk you...
I live near Exeter... If that counts. If I get an apprenticeship near there then I may go to Exeter College...
Original post by jrules0193
I really need to do my accommodation so I can get it out of the way before the proper start of my exams. I was first considering self-catered but seeing as so many of exeter uni students actually go catered and apparently the food is quite good I was then very looking forward to putting catered as my three choices. However, I am just worried about Holland Hall.... I want to go ensuite so I'm going to put Pennsylvannia Court, Birks Grange and then Holland... I've heard really bad things on the student forum that it's so snobbish and if you don't play rugby or an extremely sporty person you shouldn't be there. I'm relatively sporty, tennis and swimming really, but not one of those 'rugby boys'. I'm just worried about that. Or am I just getting worried about nothing? Also, when you book for accommodation for Pennsylvannia Court, can you actually say you want Pennsylvannia Court or do you just have to put exeter halls accommodation ensuite?
Im now a 3rd year law student at this uni and I'l tell you what you need to know on accomodation. I spent term 1 of first year in Birks Grange and Term 2 in Holland hall. Birks Grange is really nice, very sociable but a killer ot walk to campus as you have to climb this hill- it's called "cardiac hill". Holland hall is by far the nicest accomodaiton on campus- great views, rooms are nice, except they have wetrooms, not proper showers like in Birks. However, it is very unsociable, at dinner you typically find tables of people with no friends. And yes, they are all snobbish and play rugby, some take their form holland hall to lectures to avoid walking 5 minutes. Personally if I were you, I'd go for Birks Grange. Hope that helps!
I'm coming to Exeter in September and going to be in James Owen Court!
You aren't from Kenyon by any chance?
Original post by englishmajor2013
If all goes well, I will be coming to Exeter! I'm a study abroad student from the US so I'm just waiting to get my visa approved. I'll be coming for English and I'll be living in Lafrowda Block E! Wooo!
You aren't from Kenyon by any chance?
Original post by rumozamonien
Original post by rumozamonien
Got my offer from Lafrowda! How do you check which block you're in?
And, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on when you may enter/exit the halls? Can you come home at 2am without a problem (not that I will)?
And, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on when you may enter/exit the halls? Can you come home at 2am without a problem (not that I will)?
I've never heard of restrictions on coming in - as far a I am aware you can come in at anytime that you want.
Original post by rumozamonien
Got my offer from Lafrowda! How do you check which block you're in?
And, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on when you may enter/exit the halls? Can you come home at 2am without a problem (not that I will)?
And, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on when you may enter/exit the halls? Can you come home at 2am without a problem (not that I will)?
Lights out by 10:30pm, other than Sundays. You must be in bed by 9pm on the Sabbath. Also, no music or fornication.
Original post by TheCount.
Lights out by 10:30pm, other than Sundays. You must be in bed by 9pm on the Sabbath. Also, no music or fornication.
:k:
well, i see a lot of law students..n various other subjects..
i have an unconditional offer from exeter n i will take it and run;-)
i will be doing BSc. Business n management
but i think i'll prefer staying outside the campus, as it gives you a chance to atleast get out.
i don't know it that's the right choice, even financially
i have an unconditional offer from exeter n i will take it and run;-)
i will be doing BSc. Business n management
but i think i'll prefer staying outside the campus, as it gives you a chance to atleast get out.
i don't know it that's the right choice, even financially
Original post by shakezkewl
well, i see a lot of law students..n various other subjects..
i have an unconditional offer from exeter n i will take it and run;-)
i will be doing BSc. Business n management
but i think i'll prefer staying outside the campus, as it gives you a chance to atleast get out.
i don't know it that's the right choice, even financially
i have an unconditional offer from exeter n i will take it and run;-)
i will be doing BSc. Business n management
but i think i'll prefer staying outside the campus, as it gives you a chance to atleast get out.
i don't know it that's the right choice, even financially
Personally, I think it'd be more beneficial to stay on campus. Far better for forming friendships and tbh, I think the financial advantage of being off-campus is negligible. It's about 80p/w plus bills. Laffy is probably comparable. But then again, depends how you are financially and how much you care about a social life.
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