Durham Accommodation

Hi, I’m enrolling for law as of September 2021. I’ve been assigned to Hatfield college, some people are telling me it’s abysmal and downright miserable. Are there any other colleges that are better, hopefully en-suite ones. Pls give me some recommendations I’m kinda getting desperate ;-;

Hi,

My original first choice of college (UCAS) was Hatfield but I changed to St Mary's (partly due to the reputation, for my own wellbeing not because I care what others think, but mainly because I genuinely preferred St Mary's after I had done some more research).

I know there is an overwhelming amount of stuff online about how Hatfield is disliked due to upper-class snobbery and a lack of diversity, but I have certainly read good things about the college and people who go there have also stated that they are from a working-class background, if this is something that concerns you in particular.

I think you should try to focus on the positives and ignore the reputation it gets. It's right in the city centre, near the cathedral, the buildings look really charming in my opinion and it's likely that you will settle in just fine.

As someone has already said, I don't think they will allow you to be reallocated elsewhere.

Hi, I’m enrolling for law as of September 2021. I’ve been assigned to Hatfield college, some people are telling me it’s abysmal and downright miserable. Are there any other colleges that are better, hopefully en-suite ones. Pls give me some recommendations I’m kinda getting desperate ;-;

Hi,

My original first choice of college (UCAS) was Hatfield but I changed to St Mary's (partly due to the reputation, for my own wellbeing not because I care what others think, but mainly because I genuinely preferred St Mary's after I had done some more research).

I know there is an overwhelming amount of stuff online about how Hatfield is disliked due to upper-class snobbery and a lack of diversity, but I have certainly read good things about the college and people who go there have also stated that they are from a working-class background, if this is something that concerns you in particular.

I think you should try to focus on the positives and ignore the reputation it gets. It's right in the city centre, near the cathedral, the buildings look really charming in my opinion and it's likely that you will settle in just fine.

As someone has already said, I don't think they will allow you to be reallocated elsewhere.

Yeah Honestly although it's got an upper-class reputation, it's still going to be somewhat diverse as not all people get their first choice anyway! Some people will get reallocated from some of the modern colleges to Hatfield to keep the subject distribution even throughout all colleges. I'd be disappointed if I get reallocated from my first choice next week, but I doubt it'll be a deal breaker. If you are really really worried, you could opt for private accommodation, but that won't be the same as living in college managed.

Hi, I’m enrolling for law as of September 2021. I’ve been assigned to Hatfield college, some people are telling me it’s abysmal and downright miserable. Are there any other colleges that are better, hopefully en-suite ones. Pls give me some recommendations I’m kinda getting desperate ;-;

Hi, I’m enrolling for law as of September 2021. I’ve been assigned to Hatfield college, some people are telling me it’s abysmal and downright miserable. Are there any other colleges that are better, hopefully en-suite ones. Pls give me some recommendations I’m kinda getting desperate ;-;

Hey there, could you please let me know the process of allocation?? When can I aspect the university to assign me an accommodation?