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So accommodation has opened, and I'm stuck as to what halls to choose for September. I've had a good look at the ffriddoedd site and that's where I'd like to live.

Anyone who currently lives there or has lived there, do you have any halls that you would recommend?

Cheers :smile:

I second what Aarun says about any of the newer halls. Aesthetically they're all the same, I lived in Braint. Its quiet (I think it's the smallest hall), is above the shop, opposite Uno and close to carparks.

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Reply 81

EloiseStar

Original post by Harry.Taylor

what size posters and paintings are you allowed in a room? are there wall hangings for having paintings in our rooms?

Theres no limit on size however you cannot use nails/pins to put stuff up. Theres's a yearly inspection and if you have damaged with walls (for example putting a poster up with pins) you will receive a written notice to remove it. Everyone I know removed theirs as soon as they got the letter but I'm sure you get fined if you don't remove it and there is great damage. Hope this helps.

Reply 82

EloiseStar

Original post by kat345

Does anyone know what programme you need to look at Bangor university's accommodation? Because it keeps saying I need a "Plug in" or something for it to work, i've even emailed the accommodation team at Bangor and they dont know
If anyone can help it would be much appreciated, thank you :smile:

Try a different browser. Chrome always prompts me to automatically run on that site. You need the QuickTime plug in, or at least the latest version (the 'image' is interactive). You can download this easily. Hope this helps! :smile:

Reply 83

ttreb

Original post by Aarun

Hey, current first year (soon to be second) and I would basically recommend any of the newer ensuite halls, if your finances will allow it. They generally cost around �111 pw, making them the most expensive of the halls, but I would argue that they're worth it. I personally stayed in Peris, and loved my time there, the room was nice, sizable and the shared kitchen area was spacious enough.

That's brilliant thanks. I've heard a lot of people say the same, that virtually all of the new halls are the same so if you can get those, go for them. Just one more question, do you know much about Llanddwyn halls? I've had a few people recommend that hall in particular, but from the pictures it looks like there is a bike shed right outside, and I'm just wondering whether that becomes an issue with noise in the morning.

Reply 84

ttreb

Original post by EloiseStar

That sounds like the ideal hall haha, haven't really looked at that hall so thanks :smile:

Did you have any issues with it being right opposite the bar? It's useful for nights out which is a big plus, but at times when you want to get some studying done ( or sleep :wink:

) did the bar become a problem?

Reply 85

Aarun

Original post by ttreb

That sounds like the ideal hall haha, haven't really looked at that hall so thanks :smile:

Did you have any issues with it being right opposite the bar? It's useful for nights out which is a big plus, but at times when you want to get some studying done ( or sleep :wink:

) did the bar become a problem?

Bar Uno itself never gets too rowdy, in my experience it's usually a place to start off a night or just to stop for something to eat, watch any sports, etc. and usually closes a lot earlier than any other pubs, so it's never too bad noise wise.

Also, to answer your other questions, I don't know too much about Llanddwyn in particular, but I have had a fair few early starts myself and have never heard too much noise coming from the bike sheds.

Reply 86

LornaJane

Original post by Harry.Taylor

what size posters and paintings are you allowed in a room? are there wall hangings for having paintings in our rooms?

When I went on a visit/applicants day a month or so ago they told us that you can put anything up on your wall but it has to go up using white-tack because you cant leave marks on the walls :smile:

Reply 87

Mird

Hey guys,

I'm working through my application for accommodation and I'm looking at Ffraw, Crefnant and Briant but I noticed that Briant has a slightly shorter contract than the other two (37 weeks as opposed to 40 weeks). Can anyone explain the benefits/differences between the contract lengths? Should I be going for longer or shorter contracts?

Thanks!

Reply 88

Harry.Taylor

What about paintings? you cant really white-tack them to walls? Thanks though :smile:

Reply 89

EloiseStar

Original post by ttreb

That sounds like the ideal hall haha, haven't really looked at that hall so thanks :smile:

Did you have any issues with it being right opposite the bar? It's useful for nights out which is a big plus, but at times when you want to get some studying done ( or sleep :wink:

) did the bar become a problem?

My room was on the side opposite Uno but talking from my experience of what my flatmates said, only occasionally was it loud. For example, when theres an event on (kinda rare; like halloween, major football game etc).

I've had my sleep disrupted but its been from people coming in from a night out. You're going to get that in most halls though. Can't be helped and I guess it's just how tolerant you are of of noise when you're sleeping. For studying? It's never an issue in the day time, at night, like it said, its infrequent and in honesty, it won't really bother you. If it is loud for some reason, like a flat party, you could always study in the library (its 24/7).

Reply 90

EloiseStar

Original post by Harry.Taylor

What about paintings? you cant really white-tack them to walls? Thanks though :smile:

Same applies. Everything has to be applied with white tac or you'll get a formal warning :smile:

Reply 91

EloiseStar

Original post by Mird

You're in luck, I was in Braint this year! It just means you move out earlier, and save a couple hundred pounds. Some people's courses run longer, I think I've heard that sports science students are still there now for formal examinations (or something, not too sure on that... :confused:

). My contract this year ended on 6th June but I've already moved out.

Benefits
Less money on accommodation

Disadvantages
I haven't come across any but I guess if some of your course mates are staying longer than you are you can't hang around with them and have to go home. Most of my friends have gone home already.

Differences?
You have to be fully moved out 2/3 weeks before the majority of other halls (note: majority of students have moved out by the end of their exams which is normally mid-late May)

I think my contract was 36/7 weeks this year. Let me know if you want to know anything about Braint.

Reply 92

EloiseStar

Hey all. There are a couple of current students lurking around the forum so I'm sure they'll join me in answering any questions you have about accommodation. There is a thread at the top but it is seriously outdated... 5/6 years old :confused:

So if you have any questions, I , at least, will get back to you...

Reply 93

chanelly

Can international students stay at the hall when it's Christmas or Easter break? Coz the residence conditions stated the accommodation is vacated for the Easter semester break... feel confused :confused:

Reply 94

EszterS

Original post by chanelly

The residence condition says they could be vacated not that they will be. It's not likely as the contract is for 40 weeks and if my maths is not too wrong it should include christmas and easter. But you can always come to my parents with me.

Reply 95

chanelly

Original post by EszterS

I see!

Thanks a lot Estzer!! :biggrin:

Reply 96

EszterS

Original post by chanelly

I see!

Thanks a lot Estzer!! :biggrin:

Elly, you just misspelled my name :biggrin:

Reply 97

chanelly

Original post by EszterS

Elly, you just misspelled my name :biggrin:

HAHAHA I just noticed Eszter!! :eek:

Sry about that... :colondollar:

Reply 98

Aarun

Original post by chanelly

Hey, yeah I know plenty of international students that remained in halls over the Christmas and Easter breaks. In fact, I think the vast majority of them did.

Reply 99

chanelly

Original post by Aarun

Hey, yeah I know plenty of international students that remained in halls over the Christmas and Easter breaks. In fact, I think the vast majority of them did.