So - WHERE ARE YOU SOAS STUDENTS LIVING?!!
Ive just firmed SOAS and they sent me the email about accomodation etc.
I've checked out Dinwiddy and for something like over £100 a week....well i just didn't think it was up to any standard where you're paying £400/pm for a pretty bad room and kitchen. (Guys who are at dinwiddy - have you not cleaned the kitchen, like ever?!) Haha, no hard feelings. But I haven't seen any threads about accomm. and I thought it'd be something a lot of prospective undergrads. would be looking into.
My questions are, where is a good place to live?
-I have looked through all the places suggested and my favourite atm is Elizabeth croll house but it's £250p/w and I'm not sure if an average student grant would cover that. Furthermore, say I went for the student college houses like international hall, is their self-catering good? (I've heard some bad things, and i think cooking for yourself is a lot easier and more independent). Plus, I don't know how far, or which student halls are nearest to SOAS, incase any of you guys can recommend ones?
How much should a good, decent room be?
-On average they seem to be over £200p/w. Is this normal? (I'm not from London)
Should I should look for a flat share and not live in a hall?
That's all atm, i'd be happy if any of those are answered by current SOAS students or prospective students.
I'll post more questions if the thread gets busier. Any help is useful, thanks!