The Durham College Allocation Thread (for 2015 entry)

Chemistry. I've spoken to a few people who are at Durham and say they don't really know much about Mildert...and I saw the other post and it looks like Grey are really good for sport, Mildert is...let's say...not quite up there lol....are you going for the open days?

I was a bit worried about the sport aspect being at Castle but its been great. College sport is excellent - teams in most sports (male, female, mixed) with inter-college leagues. I signed up to stuff I'd never done before - lacrosse and rowing, plus the usual rugby, football etc. I'll never make a university standard player but that doesn't matter its the taking part which is the best bit.

The Hill colleges generally do better and have more teams but that isn't true in all cases.

Training is done at Maiden Castle or the Racecourse. Swimming at the Durham city pool.

There is as much sport as you want - or conversely as little as you want. All colleges participate.

hurray, someone else who got into Johns! I got in for English lit, so excited!

The college I got allocated to (mildert) doesn't seem to have a table tennis team (my sport!). What can I do in order to play table tennis? Durham seem to do well in University table tennis. Also what do you know about van mildert ?

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Hi I'm not a Durham applicant but I'd like to ask a question out of concern for a friend:

Has everyone been given an offer or rejected already, or are there people still waiting?

Thanks!

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Hey there! I don't think everyone has got a decision yet. My school warned me when I applied that people sometimes don't get an answer until March, so tell your friend not to worry! I think there's a couple of people I know who are still waiting (as far as I'm aware)

Politics, you?

Got an offer from University

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Not yet.I am torn between Durham and StAndrews

How're you making the decision. I have days of being sure of durham and then moments of but St.A...


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Really difficult decision In autumn, when I applied,my first choice was StA 75%. As of today it's 60% Durham
Need more info, hints or tipsAny support is welcome

I'm waiting for St Andrews to offer me, but heard nothing yet. However I've already 100% decided Durham, as I knew I would anyhow. Even if I'd got Oxford, frankly at interview I knew I didn't want to go there. Durham seems to suit me perfectly.

St Andrews is a nice place, but its isolated. And while I like smaller cities, the hassle of St Andrews has to be considered.

I will have to fly to whichever place, and the thought of a bus/train for 2 hours before even getting to Edinburgh airport...then a flight... its just too much.

In terms of prestige they're pretty equal; St Andrews has the edge internationally, but Durham has it nationally, so this factor is pretty negligible.
With regards to teaching, Durham is brilliant. Whilst I haven't experienced much of St Andrews, after going to multiple philosophy and politics lectures given by Durham lecturers I can tell you that they're of a very good standard.
Also the student experience is better; Durham has the best of both worlds. Similar to St Andrews it's very old and 'pretty', and the inner city can feel like a small town at times. However, it also benefits from many of the features of a city, that St Andrews doesn't have ie cinemas, bars, clubs. It is also a couple of quid train ride away from Newcastle (my city) which has a great night life. Coupled with that, most trains which run north to south go through it because it aligns itself with Newcastle and Edinburgh, which is very convenient for lugging bags up and down (unlike St Andrews.)
Finally the collegiate system is a massive benefit in that it provides a security blanket for anyone nervous about moving from home, and ensures that you'll find a group of finds. On top of this the locals are hilarious.

Hope this is of help!!