Leicester accomodation

Ahh I see lol, nah I'm not, I'm in John Foster Hall - Noseley

Hello, Leicester was my insurance and they've offered me the most expensive accomodation: Premium Plus Catered En-Suite in John Foster. It was my 5th choice on my preference list. Although I'm pleased that I secured an en-suite, I don't think I can realistically afford it. Is there any chance that I can change my accommodation to a less expensive en-suite room?

I'm in Noseley as well (Floor 0, Flat 2)

Aren't you doing computing, same as me. I think i might be moving to John Foster. Same room type. On your residence agreement whats the overall price. Because if it isn't cheaper than what i've currently been offered, i don't think i'll bother.

i put leicester as my firm choice, i put down john foster premium plus ensuite as the 5th choice aswell (mainly only put it down to fill the slots) and they offered it to me, it is very expensive, which is probably why they are so desperate to give all of the rooms out il accept the offer because its avoids the hassle, and those rooms are by far the best anyway.

Yeah, the main reason why I put it down was also to fill up the spaces, I also really wanted an ensuite so all my options were ensuite apart from one I think.
I think I'm just going to have to accept it, I did a few calculations today and I may just be able to afford it, need to work out how much I will be spending a week on other things first.

Also, for anyone reading this, how much do you think you'll be spending a week/how much do you think is a reasonable amount to live on a week, if you're a catered student? (Including things such as going out etc).

Does anyone know anything about the beeches, JoFo? Im American and studying abroad for the year and know nothing about it but i just accepted an offer there. The uni accommodation info isnt very helpful. i think it has 2 floors and single rooms but im not sure. anyone know if its a good place to live?? Thanks!

I've graduated now and am doing postgrad work at a different uni but lived at the Beeches during my 2nd and 3rd year.

Its amazing and I had the best time there, partly because of how lovely the house is. Its seperate from the main John Foster buildings, its a seperate house all on its own but you use the laundry etc at JoFo (its like two minutes down the road) There are three girls rooms which are pretty big- mine was massive (room 10) and 7 boys rooms which are pretty small. Two bathrooms and one kitchen for all the girls and the same downstairs for the boys.

I'll post some pictures up when I get a chance.

Couple of questions about John Foster Premium En-Suite? (The Coppice)

How many flats are there per floor and how many rooms are there per flat?

Is the fridge/freezer a decent size?

What is the laundry situation like, price etc

Laundry is at main JoFo. When I was in halls it was 2 quid a wash and then 20p for every 15 mins drying. Might have gone up a bit since but the machines are industrial sized so you get plenty done in one wash.

Hello! I'm in Flat 6, floor 2

Yeah, the main reason why I put it down was also to fill up the spaces, I also really wanted an ensuite so all my options were ensuite apart from one I think.

Also, for anyone reading this, how much do you think you'll be spending a week/how much do you think is a reasonable amount to live on a week, if you're a catered student? (Including things such as going out etc).

I've graduated now and am doing postgrad work at a different uni but lived at the Beeches during my 2nd and 3rd year.

Its amazing and I had the best time there, partly because of how lovely the house is. Its seperate from the main John Foster buildings, its a seperate house all on its own but you use the laundry etc at JoFo (its like two minutes down the road) There are three girls rooms which are pretty big- mine was massive (room 10) and 7 boys rooms which are pretty small. Two bathrooms and one kitchen for all the girls and the same downstairs for the boys.

I'll post some pictures up when I get a chance.

Can any present/past students tell me anything about the catered GMS blocks? I was transferred to Somerby yesterday and I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the situation is with floors/rooms (ie. how many people on average are in them) and how social it is? I'm a lot happier with it than where I originally was but I still have no idea what to expect! Thanks in advance!

isn't gms part of oadby? i'm sure when i rang yesterday they told me there was nothing left in oadby

Hey,
What happends if i dont accept the accomadation? Also if i accept can i put in a transfer? I want just a premium ensuite not a premium plus, and if theres no other alternative, i want to be on the 1st or second floor, i dont like being on the ground.

Yeah it is, I was lucky to be transferred to somewhere else in Oadby to be honest, I called mid-morning? Sorry if you don't get transferred I had to switch to catered in order to be where I am now, so I think it really depends what you're after/how much you're willing to compromise as to whether they can swap you around!