The Big 'Recommend Me A College' Thread

Hi everyone
I'm looking for a college to do undergrad law. I'm not overly picky, but I'd prefer something with a lot of history and older buildings as I find them far more attractive. I don't mind sharing a room but want to make sure the college would be really friendly (and also do well academically)

Any help would be appreciated

Older buildings and history means you'll want to be on the Bailey. I'm most certainly biased, but the friendliest colleges are the smallest. Have a look at John's and Chad's. At Chads its very likely that you'll be sharing a room, at John's that's not so much the case. Both do very well academically. Both have gowned dinners - though they're twice as frequent at Chad's. John's formals have better food though (source: Chad's students).

I'll check them out
I know this is a bit random, but what are their libraries like?

Hey there, could anyone recommend me a catered Durham college that serves particularly healthy food, if there is one?! I have visited the two self-catering colleges, but was underwhelmed by both, especially st Cuth's. Any help would be much appreciated

I'm not sure which college at Durham to apply to, I've narrowed it down to Collingwood, Josephine Butler and Greys but I'm not sure which of these are best

I'll make this one quick, maths student, does not care about ensuite or catering (though would like there to be some sort of catering should I simply be not bothered to cook), I'd prefer to have a room to myself. On my visits to Durham I've hated the hills and would prefer to minimise both my number of hills and how long I spent walking to the maths department.

Which college does that put me at?

Is it just me or does the first post say it was posted in 1970

I'll make this one quick, maths student, does not care about ensuite or catering (though would like there to be some sort of catering should I simply be not bothered to cook), I'd prefer to have a room to myself. On my visits to Durham I've hated the hills and would prefer to minimise both my number of hills and how long I spent walking to the maths department.

Which college does that put me at?

Take your pick of Grey, Mary's or Trevelyan.

Also, if biology wants AAA and I want to apply to castle, should I resit and exam to get A*AA?

Not sure what you're asking here. If biology want AAA, get AAA or better. Your college has no bearing on whether you receive an offer or not.

Oh okay, I thought you apply to the college directly and then they can pool you if you're good enough but too many people have applied there

Nope, the department decides whether or not to make you an offer. If they do, your application is passed on and you are allocated a college (somehow, not quite sure since they've changed their methods recently apparently).

Thank you very much! So is it like random which college you get?