College choice thread

I'm attendig film and television production so my classes will be on Heslington east. Goodricke or Langwith would be the most practical for me, but it seems like these two colleges are kind of "dead" when it comes to social gatherings and parties?

I looked at Alcuin too I thought Halifax looked good but maybe too far away from Hes West? I think it's a mix of post and undergrad too - Wentworth is the PG only college.

It will probably be Goodricke or Langwith for me now I know about that MAD card since my lectures will be in the law building on Hes East

Yeah, I really want to mingle with internationals, if they think I'm cool enough to let me . What are you applying to do?

Does anyone know if york will send us anything about accomadation?

I got an offer for Economics and Mathematics and very excited about this. Also this will be my second time to UK (my first time is only a short summer English course in Bournemouth !!). What about you ? I'm so delighted to meet any new friends here.^_^


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Oh wow, only your second time? I dare say, York will trump Bournemouth :P.
I've got an offer for History, and I can't wait to start meeting people either .
Where abouts are you from?

Hello again ^_^

I'm from South-East Asia. I'm very excited as well, but I just heard from the York's online chat that the tuition fees (for international student) for this year will rise sharply compared to last year (especially for my course which is from 12720 to 17650). I think it's quite unbelievable !!!!


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Hullo I'm an Indian applicant, hoping to read english at York . I'm hoping for a self catered college with en suite bedrooms, that has a decent social life- not too rowdy, but not completely quiet. So far, James seems ideal. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Oh, damn. That's not much fun at all. I don't know how that compares with other universities, cause I'm a home applicant. Is it going to make your application untenable?

Presumably you have loan options?

I've also applied for English, and am hoping for accommodation in James college. I have similar criteria to you, and it seems perfect

Whereabouts in India are you from, by the way?

Hey Economics first year here.

It all depends on what you're after actually after. Derwent and Vanburgh are both really sociable colleges as well as being cheap however leave a bit to be desired in regards to quality of accomodation. Alcuin is really close to the department home however it is known to be a quieter college compared to others. Langwith and Goodricke are both situated on Heslington East with by far the nicest accomodation however I know that the distance may put you off.

One of the things to remember in regards to economics is that lectures aren't just in one place they're anywhere from alcuin to James so don't let distance to the department home be a factor.

I'm personally in Langwith on heslington east. I know it may not be recommended being on the other campus but there is still a large number of economics students here. One of the positives is that getting the bus everyday since we met on the first day is that it was really easy to make friends on my course as we get the bus and wait for it while in other colleges they just get out of bed 5 minutes before. On heslington east I would say Langwith is more sociable than Goodricke, it's proved when you compare numbers on the likes of the Langwith/Goodricke bar crawls.

If you want any more detailed advice for colleges and eocnomics just ask

Yeah I think I have to keep my fingers crossed for the scholarship that I applied to. ^_^


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Haha, well I move very frequently, every three years for sure. I'm currently residing in Mumbai
I think english is taught at Derwent though, so are you considering that as well? Though Derwent seems to have that constant party atmosphere- which is a bit extreme for me.
Honestly, all I've done so far is eliminate Alcuin, because I've heard it's a really quiet place.
As an international student, pricing is also an important aspect- and as some one pointed out before, the costs have increased remarkably. I'm going to have to keep that in mind while I look for accommodation :/

Good luck, man .

If you get the scholarship, and I don't fail English as miserably as I think I might, we can be York buddies .

I've been to the airport there :P not the actual city though :/
Well the department is based there, but actual teaching is all over campus so I'm not fussed. And I really want my ensuite...
Alcuin is an option for me, because of it being ensuite, but only as a back-up cos I'm not really keen on the quietness either.
I'm aiming for 34 week lets to keep the cost down cos I'm local, but that wouldn't really work for you :/

Haha. Mumbai as a city is very ulnlike the rest of India.
I haven't figured out my weeks yet -.- bu yes, ensuite is a priority for me too.