Canterbury Christ Church University

I want to buy a bicycle to take with me to CCC University, as I know it will be helpful and save me a lot of money. However, I am just wondering if anyone knows if there are any indoor places in the accommodation where I can store my bicycle when I am not using it? As I don't want it to get rusty from the rain outside.

I want to buy a bicycle to take with me to CCC University, as I know it will be helpful and save me a lot of money. However, I am just wondering if anyone knows if there are any indoor places in the accommodation where I can store my bicycle when I am not using it? As I don't want it to get rusty from the rain outside.

Hi Poppy,

There are sheltered bike storages at Petros, Pin Hill and Lanfranc. Main campus and Augustine House both have lockable pods that bike can be stored in.

There is also discounted bus travel and most things are within walking distance as well.

If we can help with anything else just ask,

- Luke

This is great, thank you.

I do have another question, if it's not too much trouble.

I am planning on getting accommodation in the 8-Bedroom Standard, Riverside Novel Student Accommodation. And I was wondering if the bathroom is private, or if it will have to be shared with the other 7 students in the accommodation? If so, please can you direct me towards accommodation with a private en suite bathroom.

That would be a great help,
Thank you.

Avoid this university like the plague. You absolutely will not get value for money.

Loooooooool

Why is this university to be avoided ????! Please, I need to know as I am currently making a decision about which uni to go to...

Hey! We aren't sure what the original post is referring too but if you do have any questions then please do ask and we will be happy to help!

- Luke

Someone said: "Avoid this university like the plague. You absolutely will not get value for money." Why ??

How do I find out what others think tho ?

As someone who did their degree and masters at CCCU, I'm happy to answer any questions you have. We do have some Unibuddy student ambassadors also on our website which you are welcome too get in touch with, there may even be one from the course you are interested in, there are there to give their honest opinions so would be a good place to start.

- Luke

Thank you! Just confused as I don't understand why anyone would say such a worrying thing if it weren't true. Starting uni is a big commitment as well as quite a change to life if you have to move up there too and would hate to make the wrong decision.
Would you mind me asking what subject you did ? Please ignore this question if you'd prefer not to say.

Thank you so much, Luke! You have been very kind and helpful, appreciate it.
I can imagine that must've been daunting for you - especially being the first in your family to go to uni ! Looks like I'd be the same. Is it too personal to ask what age you were when you went to uni ? Also, how did you find it, being away from home, fitting it, new people, etc etc ? I'm ok if your answers are short, and if anything's too personal, please just ignore it.
- Bex

I was 19 as I took a year out between school and college, weirdly though it was strange starting at that age as the majority of people are 18 so it's a different type of challenge. There are also a lot of mature students here too so no matter what age you are there will be people in the same boat as you. It's a cliché saying everyone is in the same boat but it is just so true, there are thousands of people feeling the way you are about it so all I can say is try not too over think things before you start and during University, it can be hard too do I know but there will be so many people there to support you.

I enjoyed moving away, sorta! My family actually moved out of the country at the same time so it was a strange feeling not being able to just visit home whenever I wanted but the community and people here were amazing, I mean I am still here nearly 8 years later now!

Making friends was so easy (even as an introvert like me!!!), I was actually an ambassador as well where I met a lot of my friends I graduated with, but I also am not a huge drinker so the worry was always that I wouldn't make friends as I didn't enjoy clubbing. When I started I quickly realised University is NOTHING like you see in the movies or on TV at all, it really is what you make off it.

There are also some amazing musical opportunities here! As the most non musical person this would be my face if I got involved though -->

- Luke

Ohh, I see what you mean. This is what I've been thinking about. I'm finishing school this year so would either have to go this September at 18, or take a gap year and go next year when I'm 19. I just feel a bit unsure about university choices and also whether I'm ready to leave home for three years and I'm cutting it a bit close. Don't want to rush into anything before I've had a good think about it/considered all my options, so thinking that going next year, at 19, might be better. But the thought of feeling odd, being older than the average age has crossed my mind. I guess I won't be the only one tho - I hope ! Yess, making friends and fitting in is one of my biggest worries too. I wouldn't drink either ! lol Aww, I'm sorry to hear you're not very musical. Music is a wonderful thing. I like to think of it as the universal language. But really, it's just a HUGE passion of mine and I can't live without it. Can't even go a day without it. lol I'm a pianist btw, but also play the violin and tinker around with anything else I can get my hands on.
(Btw, that's a kinda cute face!) lol No idea how you got that !
- Bex