Leicester accomodation

Anyone?

I went to look at Leicester Accommodation at the open day and for some reason they decided not to open any of the cheap standard self catered!
That's the only stuff I can afford so what's it really like?

Hey I just wondered if anyone knows what the process is in applying for accommodation if you've put Leicester as your insurance. I put it as my insurance choice but after my English exam I think I've missed my offer for my firm. I know priority is given to those who firm Leicester so do I just wait until after results day?

Hi! I'm an international student and coming to Leicester in September. I have to go to Oadby because I'd only opt for "catered". Since City Living only provides "self-catered", got no choice. Any suggestions for the halls in Oadby? From what I read here, no Digby and head for Jo Fo? LOL

Look at the facilities you want ie. ensuite or not, and if ensuite how big, then decide based on that really.

Digby's shut so that's not an option!

Thanks. So the website has misled me? (http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/accommodation/student-accommodation/oadby-student-village/beaumont-and-digby-hall-1)

Errm yeah, they should update that.

So which one would you recommend? Like I'd do "catered". Also, in Order not to be tempted to social instead of studying, id choose something in the middle. Anything like semi-social? LOL Btw, I can only choose within Oadby becoz city living doesn't have catered.


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They're all pretty social to be honest. JoFo probably slightly less so than GMS and Beaumont though.

Hey. I've had a quick look to see if what you were saying about 'Jofo used to cost more' to see if the statement was true. It all depends on the type of room you are allocated. Technically you could get a room in Beaumont (viewed as cheaper) which costs more than a room in John Foster. It is down to the room type. However, the majority of Jofo are of the more expensive type hence why they are viewed as 'more expensive'. Say for example you wanted to live in a standard catered room (one of the cheapest) it is possible but 458 rooms out of 480 are ensuite so your chances are slim. I hope this all makes sense (revision is making me tired).


Ultimately you need to think about a few things when deciding where and what to apply for: cost, self-catered vs catered, atmosphere, type of building. Beaumont is known more for the atmosphere and being relatively cheaper than the other accommodation. However, where the atmosphere is will depend year on year as it ultimately boils down to who you are living with. My concern with choosing Jofo when i was in this process (last year) was if i ended up in a flat with four/five other people and we didn't have anything in common. Now i ended up in a block with 30 people on one floor (Beaumont). If you are willing to pay more to live in the nicer buildings go for Jofo but definitely consider Beaumont and GMS. I can't really answer a lot on Jofo but i have seen posts on here from current Jofo students so asking them maybe a good start.

I apologise for the essay and i do hope this helps.

They say that I have to apply before 1st September, but the places are on a first-come-first-basis? If so, I'm pretty far behind.


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You're not too far behind, you should still be fine to get Oadby if you apply now, but it is pretty much first come first served so I'd get on it asap.

Thanks roh. Is it odd to get a twin room (catered)? There are so many single rooms. LOL
It must be a different culture coz back in HK we usually do twin rooms


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When I rang they told me it isnt first come first serve because it is all processed after results come out??

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