The Big 'Recommend Me A College' Thread

Cheers guys, it wasn't even on my radar until earlier today

Also I'm around if you want to ask anything about Physics.

Hello, it's another one of these threads. I'm dead-set on applying to Durham and I'd really appreciate some help picking a college. These are my criteria:

1) Away from any parties, boozing, etc. Yes, I'm a square.
2) Preferably a room to myself.
3) Safe area.
4) Pleasant accommodation; not dingy.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

I hope to study economics at Durham and I am having trouble choosing a college.
I enjoy sport, like to have a laugh and a good night out, am not too fussed about the distances from the economics department (and if its important in choosing a college, I am from public school).


I am also not too fussed about room size, ensuite bathrooms and all that. I dont mind a traditional college but am also more than happy with a more modern college like Collingwood.

Could any of you give me some suggestions to what college I should apply for/I am best suited to?

Many Thanks

You've asked for advice picking a college, then said that you don't mind any of the details about them! But since you mention sport, I think Mildert has a bit of a reputation for being sporty? But even at Trevs, one of the smallest colleges, there are still dozens of sports teams (and most use University facilities rather than college ones), so it still doesn't make a huge difference.

Otherwise, just browse either the website or the prospectus, and just see what you get a good vibe from - that's how I handled most of my university applications!

I've had a look some colleges at Durham and a few that I have had a good vibe from reading the prospectus are The College of St. Hild & St Bede and Hatfield.

Are these regarded as good colleges and would you personally recommend them?

I don't think any college in Durham is regarded badly - they're all good, just different.

Hild Bede I don't know much about at all (being at the far side of Durham), but its grounds are absolutely BEAUTIFUL during the Summer - I had to go there for exams, and it was lovely (also right next to the river). Also I think they're the only college with a Film Soc that has an actual projector and large hall, rather than a tv room.

Hatfield is a very stereotyped college (hated out of tradition, known for being a bit of a rowdy place). I can't remember where they have most of their accommodation, but I know they've got a proper chapel on the bailey, and their bar is amazing.

Thank you very much for all your advice I appreciate it, but one last question. When you say stereotyped, what do you exactly mean by that?

I mean they're the only college with a song about them that everyone else in the university knows, and will sing outside their gates while drunk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkN1JMfC3pI
They're usually regarded as the college with the second most rahs (University/Castle college being the only one posher and older), and don't really have a reputation for being friendly.

Most of it is just banter/tradition, however, and doesn't reflect the actual student makeup of the college. I only know one person from it, and he's perfectly nice.

Thank you very much, I appreciate your help and you giving up your time to help me.

LMAO

you jelly braaah?

lol that song epitomises the ZERO banter Durham has.