Halls or house/flat share?

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It really depends what kind of person you are. I wouldn't be able to deal with the shenanigans of youth any more. Can always invite people round to my place for partying, and I have my own space and all that stuff. That's my own place though, not a share. A houseshare wouldn't be vastly better than halls though I imagine... Halls can be fun, pretty fast paced, but it's a lottery. Same with houseshares really, though a little more laid back.

That's kind of how I feel. I don't think I would be very tolerant, from some of the stories I've heard about living in halls. But equally, I don't want to isolate myself as I'm already moving somewhere new, won't know anybody etc.
The flat I'm looking at only has two other tenants, who I've spoken to at length and they seem cool, up for the occasional pre drinks etc, but other than that, relatively quiet and laid back. So it sounds perfect for me, just worried about missing out and not getting to know people.

That's kind of how I feel. I don't think I would be very tolerant, from some of the stories I've heard about living in halls. But equally, I don't want to isolate myself as I'm already moving somewhere new, won't know anybody etc.
The flat I'm looking at only has two other tenants, who I've spoken to at length and they seem cool, up for the occasional pre drinks etc, but other than that, relatively quiet and laid back. So it sounds perfect for me, just worried about missing out and not getting to know people.

You'll meet people on your course and societies and stuff, so should be ok I'm a pretty introverted person [read: don't like strangers much] and haven't had time for any societies whatsoever because I'm trying to start a business too, and I've still made friends. There will likely be people to go to lunch with, that you'll meet in seminars etc. so it's not that big of a deal. A part time job will help make friends too!

If you want to be around friends 24/7 though, live in halls. The two flatmates in the houseshare seem like a good start for friends too

Yeah, I guess that's true. I tend to get on with people fairly easily, but I'm also someone that enjoys my own company, haha! I really don't know if I'd cope with what I imagine halls would be like. Just didn't know if maybe my perception was wrong!

I intend to work while I'm at uni, and I go to the gym, ride etc, so I'm sure I'll meet people. I just don't want to miss out on all the fun, but equally want to be able to get away from it when I want to.

Thank you!

The other poster makes valid points, but I would probably lean towards halls (just for your first year).

Mostly because, as you'd said, you're kinda isolating yourself if you rent privately. I met all of my best friends because they lived in the same halls as me. You'll also find that even if you get along with people very well, living with them is a completely different situation. They may drive you mad, and if they're your only two friends you're kinda stuck.

I mean, if you're really opposed to living in halls, you could rely on making friends through class or societies. I'd still go for halls though, just because you get to meet so many great people. Idk which uni you're planning on going to, but look for something where you're sharing with 4-8 people, perhaps an apartment block, rather than the halls with like 15 people per flat? When I lived in halls I didn't actually go on nights out very often and I was rarely kept awake by loud people (always fire alarms though, always), so I think think the 'shenanigans' of halls is often exaggerated.

It's your call! if you think you'd be uncomfortable sharing a flat with some potentially noisy people (on the other hand you may get roommates who are never around), then go for the 'safer' option. I feel like peoples experiences of halls tend to vary greatly depending on their roommates. It can be luck of the draw.

Yep, I'd go for the flat then! Especially if you can handle your own company and such. Double especially if your idea of nights out are a chilled meal and socialising over a bottle of wine as opposed to getting smashed and ending up naked on a grubby club dancefloor!

The other poster makes valid points, but I would probably lean towards halls (just for your first year).

Mostly because, as you'd said, you're kinda isolating yourself if you rent privately. I met all of my best friends because they lived in the same halls as me. You'll also find that even if you get along with people very well, living with them is a completely different situation. They may drive you mad, and if they're your only two friends you're kinda stuck.

Thanks for that! Definitely gives me more to think about. It's a tough decision! I guess after my viewing day, I'll have a better idea of what to do for the best.

Oh, see I'm a bit of both! I couldn't handle people getting into that state constantly, but I do like to party occasionally. On the other hand, nights in, meals out etc are great too.

Hell. I'm old and boring hahaha. I did all my partying and drinking way too young.

Haha, I was the complete opposite. got on fine with housemates in halls, but all my BEST friends were made elsewhere.

It's a complete lottery I guess. Either decision could turn out to be inspired or terrible

No prob! Another thing to remember is that people pre-drink in halls but then leave at like 10-11ish and don't come back until 4am, so it can actually be pretty quiet between those hours lmao. House parties are another situation, make sure you check whether the walls are good or if they're like tissue paper.



I was very lucky. I made 7 very close friends in halls, two of which happened to be on the same course as me, so that sorted me for both in and outside of classes. Obviously I made other good friends on my course too, but I'm now a 4th year and I still sit with the same three people hahahaha.

Veeery true. I had a great bunch of roommates, however one of my friends had a bit of a nightmare. He lived with a dude who vomited all down the walls in their apartment corridor, who then went home for a week without cleaning it up.