Psychology 2014 entry

York is a great institution, and I remember that you are interested in educational psychology, right? It sounds like a great course!
It definitely makes sense to make less risky choices, after all there might be unexpected problems
Really hope that neither of us will need to go through clearing Good luck on your exam!

I will put Durham as my insurance...it is a bit risky, but since hku offers me AAC, so I still have a back-up.
How about you?

Yes that's right! It's BPS accredited so it's still fine

Just looked at the Bath website good news and relatively bad news. Good news: we can apply to live in the new accommodation (the Quads)! Relatively bad news: it's catered and costs £165 a week!! Who has that money??

EDIT: Well it says it's 'part catered' so you can still cook for yourself as there are still kitchens. And it's cheaper than Polden but still!
EDIT: And all the other accommodation prices have gone up! Marlborough/Sols is now 140, Norwood is now 118! Why...why...

I just checked the site myself and in total disbelief right now. The prices are SO much cheaper than Durham I mean still a lot but wow!

Do you have any clue how are the rooms cleaned (e.g. weekly)? From what I've read that should be the only major difference between Eastwood and Norwood or Westwood, though the price difference in quite significant..

WOOHO YOU GO GIRL! I'm really happy for you! I guess we have the same firm and insurance, I sure do hope we meet next year, whether it's Bath or Durham!

Really? How much is Durham?!

I don't know about how regular cleaning is. But I think the rooms at Eastwood are smaller so that my be part of it. Don't quote me on that though!

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The college I've been allocated to is around 6300 pounds, so the difference is quite substantial seeing that id probably opt for one of the -woods if firming Bath

Ahh okay, I was genuinely surprised how could cleaning itself cost around 500

Ahh okay! What college are you allocated to if you don't mind me asking?

I've sorted out my student finance (I think) so know I know how much I'm getting I can properly decide!

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St Hild and St Bede, my least favourite one really But okay, I mean it's still Durham and if I can't suck it up for 2 years then I don't know how i'll do later on in life

That's great! I think EU students will be eligible to apply soon as well, I better apply for tuition fee loan soon

I'm thinking Marlborough / solsbury, but I know that's like a fight to the death!

Also like the look of Westwood over woodland as apparently woodland has kitchen groups of like 16 but Westwood has houses of 15-20 but 2 kitchens so less people to share a sink with!

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I am considering Marlborough / solsbury too! Is it oversubscribed?
I also like Woodland and westwood!

FINALLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
I GOT AN OFFER!!!!!!!!!!!

(sorry for being a bit insane...)

*stupid question alert*

As I've insured Bath I'm assuming that I can't apply for accommodation?

Also is there a psych offers holders day as I haven't even received an email from Bath, just ucas updating...

Congratulations! No doubt you've already firmed; I have firmed Bath today!

I'm guessing so as it's the cheapest ensuite! Went in a couple of hours last year!

May be less 'bloodthirsty' this year with The Quads now open as they are the same prices technically just another 25 which you can spend on campus for a value of 27.50. Part catered they call it. I worked it out as 3.90 a day so you'll definitely get to (or have to, depending on your mindset) cook!

I think I'll choose M/S woodland the quads then Westwood. But I may swap woodland with the quads as they're cheaper and have smaller groups...just have to decide how I feel about this part catered thing. At first I was totally against it. Now I think "hey I'll probably spend 4 pounds on a cup of coffee and a slice of cake anyway so let them build it into my bill"! Gotta feed Helga, my inner (and rapidly becoming outer) fatty

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Thanks for your information!

I like cooking and I feel like it's cheaper to cook myself, so I always prefer self-catered ones!
Studying abroad is already quite expensive, so I want to be more careful with money
So the Quads is part-catered? I could still choose to cook myself if I want? Then it's not too expensive! I'll consider about it now...
My preference is the same as yours! M/S > Woodland > Westwood!

"For those with an insurance offer for Bath, you will be able to apply to go onto a waiting list when your offer is confirmed.

We cannot guarantee a place in university accommodation for those holding an insurance offer as the guarantee deadline will have passed."

You can still apply for it, but you'll be on the waiting list and be allocated after result day.

Can I just ask what the benefits are to being catered? I don't really get it, surely its so much better to be self-catered? Surely it would just be like living in a hotel if its catered...

£140-5 for an ensuite room! Seriously wtf How important is having an en suite at Bath? It was something I really wanted initially. Sorry for all the bizarre questions, I haven't looked around the accommodation at all, just online.