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Does anyone know anything about Hiatt Baker self catered? Or seen any pictures of it? (as the ones on the uni website aren't that helpful!) As I like the sound of it, but I don't know what its really like! So any opinions would be appreciated

I'm applying for Law and want to be near lectures and the city centre but also live in a sociable hall. Based on this and what I've seen I'd like to choose accommodation in Clifton so would probably put Goldney first, Manor Hall second. 2 questions- is it worth putting Goldney first over Manor as it's so oversubscribed and do you have any suggestions for 3rd preference? I'd like self-catered and don't mind about having no en suite.

I'm curious about it too. I've heard that the catered section is one of the liveliest places on campus but the self-catered section seems almost to be an entirely different hall, and 'Hiatt Baker provides flats or houses for mature students and those who prefer a more quiet and studious environment' being on the self-catered section only gave me the impression that the two are pretty much entirely separate and the SC is likely to be more socially sterile from the outset. Anybody able to shed some light on what the new SC half is like?

I'm curious about it too. I've heard that the catered section is one of the liveliest places on campus but the self-catered section seems almost to be an entirely different hall, and 'Hiatt Baker provides flats or houses for mature students and those who prefer a more quiet and studious environment' being on the self-catered section only gave me the impression that the two are pretty much entirely separate and the SC is likely to be more socially sterile from the outset. Anybody able to shed some light on what the new SC half is like?

I think I'm gonna put Hiatt SC as my first choice. Could be a slight worry if it's designed for those who are more quiet and studious in nature...whilst studying medicine does mean I need to work hard, I'm the opposite of quiet and really want to be thrown into sociable student life...just need like-minded people to apply! Think they will?

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Colleague at work is in HB and she says it's amazing; double beds, spacious kitchens, toilets between like 2-3 people, and lots of fridge space.

I'm exactly the same as you tbh, as i'll be studying vet medicine so will have to work hard, but I really want to go to a sociable hall so I can really enjoy first year and meet lots of new people. I agree, If I go for Hiatt SC I hope similar people apply too

I think I'm gonna put Hiatt SC as my first choice. Could be a slight worry if it's designed for those who are more quiet and studious in nature...whilst studying medicine does mean I need to work hard, I'm the opposite of quiet and really want to be thrown into sociable student life...just need like-minded people to apply! Think they will?

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Expect it will be very oversubscribed though...


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Yeah very true but got to at least try I guess...

I'm studying law. Colston Street looks nice. Any views on this place???


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I've heard mostly positive things about that place, although it is probably not the most social hall as I didn't even know it existed a month ago or so.

Thanks for your view. What would you say the more social halls were?



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Stoke Bishops halls are pretty good for that if you don't mind the distance from uni (10-15 mins on bus, 40 mins walking). Goldney and Manor are quite social as well. I've observed that the social life in Clifton Hill House depends a lot on your floormates - a friend of mine is stuck on a floor of introverts and therefore finds it boring af. The Hawthorns and Unite are alright; if you want to be as close to uni as possible then they are good choices. Riverside (Rackhay, Waverley, Favell) is much nicer than it seems, but they aren't places you would put as your first choice.

What else are you looking for in accommodations (e.g. catered, ensuite etc.) if you don't mind me asking?

Hi, does anyone know what St Michaels hill is like to live in?

Stoke Bishops halls are pretty good for that if you don't mind the distance from uni (10-15 mins on bus, 40 mins walking). Goldney and Manor are quite social as well. I've observed that the social life in Clifton Hill House depends a lot on your floormates - a friend of mine is stuck on a floor of introverts and therefore finds it boring af. The Hawthorns and Unite are alright; if you want to be as close to uni as possible then they are good choices. Riverside (Rackhay, Waverley, Favell) is much nicer than it seems, but they aren't places you would put as your first choice.

What else are you looking for in accommodations (e.g. catered, ensuite etc.) if you don't mind me asking?