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Best Halls of Residence? (The Big Accommodation Choices Thread)

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Reply 300
I get to hear on the 25th (I think, heh) whether Ashburne will have me back again. And whether I'll get a bay window :biggrin:
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Reply 301
Anyone have any pictures of Hulme or Dalton Ellis?
Reply 303
I've already seen those I wanted to see other bigger ones.
On that note, could anyone post some pics of Canterbury Court?
Reply 305
mk I've decided on Sheavyn House. In fallowfield, ensuite, self-catered, music room...no bar though D:
Reply 306
Jonacristel
Wait, are you in Ashburne now?

I didn't reapply to Ashburne this year. It's a fantastic place and a really good hall to be in, but I want to experience new things :smile: Can't be wasting time; I only have 3 or 4 years here! :biggrin:

Nah, but I was in Ashburne for the two years before that :biggrin: I've discovered that I actually quite miss having so many people around, I often end up rattling alone in my current house because my housemates work odd hours... also miss the library, and the computer room (though I do have my own, but sometimes I need university software that I can't afford), and not having to make breakfast :p: Plus being woken up at 3am because someone set the fire alarm off with drunken cooking - ok, not the last bit :wink:

As I see it, it's not an experience I'll be able to have again, so may as well make the most of it :biggrin:
Ana
Nah, but I was in Ashburne for the two years before that :biggrin: I've discovered that I actually quite miss having so many people around, I often end up rattling alone in my current house because my housemates work odd hours... also miss the library, and the computer room (though I do have my own, but sometimes I need university software that I can't afford), and not having to make breakfast :p: Plus being woken up at 3am because someone set the fire alarm off with drunken cooking - ok, not the last bit :wink:

As I see it, it's not an experience I'll be able to have again, so may as well make the most of it :biggrin:


you're reapplying for a bay window?? which one? loads of people are reapplying from first year, and a lot have tried to get the bay windows. should be interesting...
I have a silly question...I'll be studying at the business school if i come, so which halls are the nearest? I've looked at the prospectus, and I'm confused right now and cant think properly. Can anyone help me? :redface:
Reply 309
There is like some accomodation like next door to it. Cant remember name though, sorry. : )
Reply 310
The private halls, sir charles grove?
^I'm thinking about university Halls of residence...Well, I'm thinking of going for catered, and it seems that the halls in Victoria Park are the nearest. Any feedback about this area? How's it like- socially, safety, facilities?
Reply 312
Anybody off to open house in march? Im going to look round burkhardt house, hulme hall, woolton hall, allen hall and st anselms (not too sure about this one). Anybody got anyy tips to make most of the day?
Reply 313
So manchester students... what accommodation do you recommend? i want to be self catered but I'm not sure whereabouts. I want a good social hall and not majorly pricey.
owens
Reply 316
oak house Vs owens park.

I honestly can't decide. I like the social sides and the ideas of BOPS at owens, however I do like my quiet time at the same time. Both look aesthetically displeasing though, which is the nicest on the inside? Thanks!
Chris90
oak house Vs owens park.

I honestly can't decide. I like the social sides and the ideas of BOPS at owens, however I do like my quiet time at the same time. Both look aesthetically displeasing though, which is the nicest on the inside? Thanks!


My boyfriend lived in oak in his first year (last year) and its fine inside, Kitchens and living areas are pretty good, bedrooms are alright, Bathrooms are an ok size and equipped with all you need. There wasnt a lock on the bathroom door though, which I thought was weird lol.
Ive seen far far worse to be honest, and ita quite cheap as I recall.
Seems like quite a social place aswell.
Reply 318
Hiya, I have a list of 7 halls that im interested in.. really hard to cut down. I think it may come down to cost. Anyway, I was wondering about Oak House- whats it like? social? popular? good and bad about it would be appreciated.

Also about Whitworth- people seem to love it or hate it. I'm unable to go look at it, and I've heard its quite.. not sure what the right word is.. but a little cramped, dark and not too nice in places, but it sounds like a great location and lively place. So i was wondering what those living there felt about it?

Any advice would be welcomed. I'm also looking at Richmond/Sheavyn/Burkhard/Wright-Robinson/Weston
tezbuzz
Hiya, I have a list of 7 halls that im interested in.. really hard to cut down. I think it may come down to cost. Anyway, I was wondering about Oak House- whats it like? social? popular? good and bad about it would be appreciated.

Also about Whitworth- people seem to love it or hate it. I'm unable to go look at it, and I've heard its quite.. not sure what the right word is.. but a little cramped, dark and not too nice in places, but it sounds like a great location and lively place. So i was wondering what those living there felt about it?

Any advice would be welcomed. I'm also looking at Richmond/Sheavyn/Burkhard/Wright-Robinson/Weston



Haha, those are pretty much the exact same halls I'm looking at!

I can't make it to the open house day next weekend but I'm gonna try visit them in my own time because I really wanna go and see first hand what they're all like!

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