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Hi guys, me and a friend would like to be roommates at Rosebery and LSE says on the website that they can't guarantee to allocate us together...? How likely are we going to get the same room?

Hard to say - we are mostly students and not hall management so I would email them about it instead.

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Reply 61

iq101

How is Northumberland? :smile:

Reply 62

LeapingLucy

Original post by iq101

How is Northumberland? :smile:

If having a good social life is a priority for you, then avoid Northumberland.

Reply 63

jumpman123

Original post by Anonymous

I've heard a lot about the social aspect of LSE-catered halls being superior to intercollegiate halls. Can anyone that has stayed in an intercollegiate hall, especially Westminster Urbanest, speak to this. I will be in the general course next year so I'm guessing first-year events don't matter in my case. Any opinions of Urbanest or General course housing tips are welcome! Looking for the best housing option where there are still LSE students.

Urbanest is quite ****e socially mate. It's majority international and minority first year

Reply 64

iq101

Original post by LeapingLucy

If having a good social life is a priority for you, then avoid Northumberland.

why so? Thanks!

Reply 65

saaad32

Hey!
Would you say it's preferable to go with LSE halls, or do intercollegiate halls provide a greater chance of a better social life?
I was looking at Bankside and Northumberland for LSE, and College and the Garden Halls for the UoL halls.
Any suggestions?

Reply 66

lucarilo

Original post by saaad32

ive heard many times that the LSE halls are better because the intercollegiate will be filled by mostly other london uni students and little LSE (because it is so small) so you won't meet people from LLSE

Reply 67

saaad32

Original post by lucarilo

Thanks! But since there are reports that a large proportion of LSE students are not too sociable, would you say it's better to make some friends with students from other unis too?

Reply 68

Connor27

Original post by saaad32

Thanks! But since there are reports that a large proportion of LSE students are not too sociable, would you say it's better to make some friends with students from other unis too?

I would strongly advise against it - intercollegiate halls are effectively UCL halls in all but name (they’re 80%+ filled with UCL students). There are plenty of people willing to socialise at LSE and it’s better to be attending LSE events than UCL ones.

Reply 69

tanghulu

I'm currently considering Bankside and Rosebery since they are both LSE catered halls which offer 39 wk contracts (I'm an international student). While the website states that rosebery is geographically further, many ppl have said that bankside is a longer walk away. Which would be nearer to the LSE?

Reply 70

Connor27

Original post by tanghulu

It’s much quicker getting from Rosebery to campus than Bankside. You must remember that Bankside is south of the river so you need to cross a bridge, that makes the geographic distance deceptive since obviously you can’t walk on water xD

Reply 71

Anonymous #6

Hey, I'm considering Bankside, Garden Halls, and Urbanest Westminster- which do you think are the best in terms of social life, location, rooms, and the type of people there? Social life is really is important to me, but so is having an ensuite room lmao

Reply 72

LeapingLucy

Original post by Anonymous

If a social life and an ensuite are your priorities, then the decision is obvious - Bankside.

Reply 73

sanchitbagri

Would you say that a roommate for a first year international would be a better experience than single? And if I choose a twin, basically with roommate, I get to choose a roommate or how does it work exactly?

Reply 74

Anonymous #6

Original post by LeapingLucy

If a social life and an ensuite are your priorities, then the decision is obvious - Bankside.

What's the social life like at Garden Halls?

Reply 75

saaad32

Original post by Anonymous

What's the social life like at Garden Halls?

I was looking at the Garden Halls too, and I don't really mind staying with UCL students because I think it'd be nice to have friends in other colleges, and I feel like if I put myself out enough at LSE I can forge great relationships there too.
It does seem to be more expensive than Bankside, but it remains one of the only options where I can see an ensuite.

Reply 76

Anonymous #6

Original post by saaad32

Have you booked a place or are you going to?

Reply 77

humean

Original post by lucarilo

This is just not true, unless you never leave your room... But generally, you will meet people from LSE, maybe not through socialising in your hall but probably just through speaking to people during the first few weeks you'll realise there are a lot more people in your hall than you may think. also something we did was made a specific LSE Garden Halls group chat then all met up during freshers. So yes, probably fewer of your friends MIGHT go to LSE but you'll also meet loads of super interesting or cool people doing whacky things at other unis that you wouldn't meet at an LSE hall. Both are good choices, it would just be down to personal preference.

Reply 78

humean

Original post by Anonymous

What's the social life like at Garden Halls?

Naturally with big halls, it's quite cliquey. If you're looking for a small community/family vibe, Gardens definitely isn't for you. But they do put on a lot of nice events and you can definitely have a great time there during first year! Depends on how much you put yourself out there - as with anything.