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The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1)
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Claycroft/Cryfield/Westwood
Claycroft is not available to first year undergraduates this year.
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matt2k8
Decided I'm going to apply for : Cryfield, Rootes, Westwood, Tocil and JM (last 3 are just fillers really) but the system is down for some reason 
Am I at risk at ending up in Westwood? I really want either Cryfield or Rootes
Abh1shek
Hmmm, that's dilemma for me. I am definitely going back to India, during those 9 weeks, but it's not practical for me to carry ALL my luggage back. Would the cupboard have sufficient space to keep most of my stuff?
Why is that?
Why is that?
You can leave your stuff at a friend's place (eg in Rootes/Tocil) if they don't mind. You can fit a lot in the cupboard but there probably will be some extra stuff. Last resort will be storage companies.
Why? I don't need 39 week lets, that's £1000 saved when I would be living at home. Heronbank and Lakeside are on the wrong side of campus for me, the number of first years is relatively low and in the event that I miss out on the first two choices my third could be put in jeopardy and I may end up with 4th choice.
matt2k8
Am I at risk at ending up in Westwood? I really want either Cryfield or Rootes
Westwood in third isn't as bad as Westwood in second. Putting: 1: En-suite then 2: Westwood would probably result in Westwood. Rootes is much larger and should reduce the risk significantly. I'd say that any other accommodation in second place would result in a higher chance of getting Westwood in third.
If you don't get Cryfield I'd say there's a good chance that Rootes will soak it up.
TheTallOne
You can leave your stuff at a friend's place (eg in Rootes/Tocil) if they don't mind. You can fit a lot in the cupboard but there probably will be some extra stuff. Last resort will be storage companies.
Why? I don't need 39 week lets, that's £1000 saved when I would be living at home. Heronbank and Lakeside are on the wrong side of campus for me, the number of first years is relatively low and in the event that I miss out on the first two choices my third could be put in jeopardy and I may end up with 4th choice.
Why? I don't need 39 week lets, that's £1000 saved when I would be living at home. Heronbank and Lakeside are on the wrong side of campus for me, the number of first years is relatively low and in the event that I miss out on the first two choices my third could be put in jeopardy and I may end up with 4th choice.
Yeah, that makes sense, but if I prioritize en suite ahead of 30 week lets, it gives me more of chance of getting en suite, doesn't it? Putting two en suite at 1 and 2..
Regarding shared bathrooms, how many to a bathroom are there?
Abh1shek
Yeah, that makes sense, but if I prioritize en suite ahead of 30 week lets, it gives me more of chance of getting en suite, doesn't it? Putting two en suite at 1 and 2..
Regarding shared bathrooms, how many to a bathroom are there?
Regarding shared bathrooms, how many to a bathroom are there?
Yeah I agree with that - but for me the benefit of the en suite isn't as great as the inconvenience of living further away, the atmosphere of HB/LS and the additional cost. Sure, it's one of the nicest places to live on campus in Warwickshire countryside and winding paths, but I do think you then become more isolated living further away in a smallish group of 150 or so students. My second and third choices last year were Rootes and Tocil - although they were 39 week lets the overall cost was still less than the rent for JM by ~£200 or so. As I've said before, if I were applying this year my choices would be JM, Rootes, Tocil, Cryfield, Westwood, Heronbank.
If you value having an en suite more than having to walk a bit further then put them as 1 and 2.
Shared bathrooms are listed in the guide at the front in the section prices and sharing.
Need to think about it then. Definitely putting Jack Martin as 1, and I really want it. Not sure after that though :|
Ok, so I've been doing a bit of reading of this thread. Main priority is getting a 30 week, en suite, and since JM is apparently more sociable, I'm putting that as my first. Next is either Heronbank/Lakeside, and Lakeside just seems in a better surrounding, so that's my 2nd.
Got my first two sorted, hopefully I'll get JM. About Claycroft, is it an undergrad accommodation, and if so, it's true you have to share a bathroom between 2 people only?
Got my first two sorted, hopefully I'll get JM. About Claycroft, is it an undergrad accommodation, and if so, it's true you have to share a bathroom between 2 people only?
Abh1shek
Ok, so I've been doing a bit of reading of this thread. Main priority is getting a 30 week, en suite, and since JM is apparently more sociable, I'm putting that as my first. Next is either Heronbank/Lakeside, and Lakeside just seems in a better surrounding, so that's my 2nd.
Got my first two sorted, hopefully I'll get JM. About Claycroft, is it an undergrad accommodation, and if so, it's true you have to share a bathroom between 2 people only?
Got my first two sorted, hopefully I'll get JM. About Claycroft, is it an undergrad accommodation, and if so, it's true you have to share a bathroom between 2 people only?
Claycroft was first year undergrad for 2009-10 but for 2008-09 and 2010-11 it is not available for first year undergraduates. And yes, in Claycroft you share a bathroom directly with one other person. The guide in the first 4 posts of the thread should hold the most up to date information.
Hey all, back again
Quick question about Heronbank, I'm after somewhere with en-suite but is still sociable and in the 'moderate' bracket in terms of going out/staying in - is it like that there?
JM is my first choice as that sounds perfect, but need to pick a second, and I can't find any info on Heronbank's reputation for 1st years + what it's location is like.
I still have no idea what to pick as the last 3 -_- Is it safe to put Rootes, Westwood and Cryfield 3-5 and assume I wont get them (medical evidence supporting my application for en-suite).
Blast their rules for only one 30 week en-suite.
Quick question about Heronbank, I'm after somewhere with en-suite but is still sociable and in the 'moderate' bracket in terms of going out/staying in - is it like that there?
JM is my first choice as that sounds perfect, but need to pick a second, and I can't find any info on Heronbank's reputation for 1st years + what it's location is like.
I still have no idea what to pick as the last 3 -_- Is it safe to put Rootes, Westwood and Cryfield 3-5 and assume I wont get them (medical evidence supporting my application for en-suite).
Blast their rules for only one 30 week en-suite.
Rahl
Hey all, back again
Quick question about Heronbank, I'm after somewhere with en-suite but is still sociable and in the 'moderate' bracket in terms of going out/staying in - is it like that there?
JM is my first choice as that sounds perfect, but need to pick a second, and I can't find any info on Heronbank's reputation for 1st years + what it's location is like.
I still have no idea what to pick as the last 3 -_- Is it safe to put Rootes, Westwood and Cryfield 3-5 and assume I wont get them (medical evidence supporting my application for en-suite).
Blast their rules for only one 30 week en-suite.
Quick question about Heronbank, I'm after somewhere with en-suite but is still sociable and in the 'moderate' bracket in terms of going out/staying in - is it like that there?
JM is my first choice as that sounds perfect, but need to pick a second, and I can't find any info on Heronbank's reputation for 1st years + what it's location is like.
I still have no idea what to pick as the last 3 -_- Is it safe to put Rootes, Westwood and Cryfield 3-5 and assume I wont get them (medical evidence supporting my application for en-suite).
Blast their rules for only one 30 week en-suite.
Same thing with me. Got JM as my first, Lakeside as my second. Thinking of going with Rootes perhaps?
Not sure......
Rahl
Hey all, back again
Quick question about Heronbank, I'm after somewhere with en-suite but is still sociable and in the 'moderate' bracket in terms of going out/staying in - is it like that there?
JM is my first choice as that sounds perfect, but need to pick a second, and I can't find any info on Heronbank's reputation for 1st years + what it's location is like.
I still have no idea what to pick as the last 3 -_- Is it safe to put Rootes, Westwood and Cryfield 3-5 and assume I wont get them (medical evidence supporting my application for en-suite).
Blast their rules for only one 30 week en-suite.
Quick question about Heronbank, I'm after somewhere with en-suite but is still sociable and in the 'moderate' bracket in terms of going out/staying in - is it like that there?
JM is my first choice as that sounds perfect, but need to pick a second, and I can't find any info on Heronbank's reputation for 1st years + what it's location is like.
I still have no idea what to pick as the last 3 -_- Is it safe to put Rootes, Westwood and Cryfield 3-5 and assume I wont get them (medical evidence supporting my application for en-suite).
Blast their rules for only one 30 week en-suite.
Last year they only had one en-suite and that's it.
HB/LS are flat accommodation, it does make things more isolated, even though I think you can access any flat you like. You're also with other non first years and there are only 150 or so of you in each hall - much less compared to corridor blocks like JM/AV/Rootes/Cryfield/Westwood. HB and LS are quite a distance from central campus - windy paths and Warwickshire countryside add to this - even though the surroundings are certainly nicer than elsewhere it is less likely that you would go out compared to say JM. I'd say HB and LS are more comparable to AV than JM (again, based on an average view as there will obviously be some more lively groups in quiet halls and more quiet groups in lively halls). Other pluses are that HB and LS are quite new and the place still looks in good nick.
If you have good enough medical evidence then you are pretty much guaranteed first choice (although if you are disabled and applying for Benefactors or Westwood then I think that's a stupid decision). However, Rootes could still be on the cards (third choice is still possible if you put two en suites first). I'd say chance of getting Rootes is greater with 'JM or AV/HB or LS/Rootes' compared to 'JM or AV/Tocil/Rootes'
any idea if putting Rootes as first AND third will make a difference? I'd like to end up there, and most of the others I really don't want to end up at...
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any idea if putting Rootes as first AND third will make a difference? I'd like to end up there, and most of the others I really don't want to end up at...
You can't put a halls in two positions (New Rootes and Old Rootes are counted as Rootes and whether you end up in New, Old or International House is up to the Rootes warden).
Oh, I heard from a secondary source that some cleaners were talking to the JM warden - they said that next year could they assign people who play musical instruments all to their block. It seems that there is a correlation between people who play musical instruments and being tidy and not making a mess.
TheTallOne
Oh, I heard from a secondary source that some cleaners were talking to the JM warden - they said that next year could they assign people who play musical instruments all to their block. It seems that there is a correlation between people who play musical instruments and being tidy and not making a mess.
but this is almost irrelevant as what u say in your personal briefing has no effect on the halls you are assigned to right?
i guess all it means is that if you are assigned to JM and happen to play a musical instrument, you are very likely to be with other people who play music right?
talha3
but this is almost irrelevant as what u say in your personal briefing has no effect on the halls you are assigned to right?
i guess all it means is that if you are assigned to JM and happen to play a musical instrument, you are very likely to be with other people who play music right?
i guess all it means is that if you are assigned to JM and happen to play a musical instrument, you are very likely to be with other people who play music right?
The stuff in the describe yourself section has no impact on the halls you will be allocated to. It will have an impact on which room you will get and who you will share a kitchen with. This obviously does not necessarily mean everyone else will also play a musical instrument, the warden may want a mix of people and interests.
However, it may be possible that the loud kitchens this year will have a greater proportion of instrument players/people describing themselves as quiet assigned there. But it's all luck. I don't think there is any right way to answer that section and in many cases they might not even look at it. Just hit and hope. End up in a rubbish place? If you're in corridor accommodation it is much easier to go to the next kitchen, if in flats then it's a bit more difficult but you can always try another flat (a bit more difficult in Whitefields). Failing that spend all your time in a different block and consider a room swap during term 1.
Got a draft bit of info for westwood, should i post it up here or PM you?
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Got a draft bit of info for westwood, should i post it up here or PM you?
Post it here - I'll copy it into the thread and then link to it, if you make any changes, just edit the post and PM me to tell me that you have done so.
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Westwood, Hampton
Summary:
Excellent communal atmosphere. Largest rooms on campus by a long shot, due to be refurbished this summer. Fair proportion of internationals who keep to themselves. Most people per kitchen of any halls. Other side of main campus to the rest of halls.
From a social point of view, westwood is different to most halls. It is intermediate in terms of quietness, depending who exactly you live with. You're unlikely to have 2am fire alarms every week, but because you share a floor with so many others there's normally someone around in the kitchen/common room even in the wee hours of the morning. Aside from some international students, who often isolate themselves from the main group of people and stay in their rooms, the large hall means you tend to get large social groups, especially if you mix the three floors together. The area around each hall is very quiet, so leaving the window open at night is not a problem and rooms are fairly soundproof to boot.
Pros:
Firstly the rooms. It is no exaggeration to say they are the best sized rooms on campus, its easily 1.5 larger than the average and you have room to move your bed around, sleep 4+ people on the floor and even fit such luxuries in as beanbags, drying racks or even an electronic drum set with room to spare (all things people have done in my hall). Massive window as well so lots of light/ventilation if wanted, currently let down by being single glazed but this will be fixed by next year. Rooms have their own washbasin and you get a massive desk (approx 2m long!), chest of drawers, bedside table and big wardrobe, so theres a ton of storage space.
Westwood is close to tesco and cannon park shops, has its own post room as well. Each hall has its own washing machine (£2 a go, not cheap) and drying room (dead useful) on the 1st floor, and a common room on the ground floor. Also closest halls to the learning grid, which is essentially a mini computer heavy library open 24/7. Preferred haunt of students pulling allnighters for essays/exam cram sessions. Westwood society has been fairly active in my year, and we've had at least two free meals! Theres plenty of green space around each hall, and although the sports centre is on main campus, westwood is right next to the athletics tracks and tennis courts if that floats your boat.
Cons:
The walk. This is the first thing you will hear about westwood, but its far exaggerated from the truth. Westwood is between 10-25 mins away from campus depending on where you need to go and how fast you walk. Slow walkers heading to the far side of campus (SU, arts centre) will need 20-25mins, but for lectures in maths & stats/science concourse, a moderate pace can get you there in 10-15. Admittedly its not rootes or whitefields close to the union, and most girls on my floor have given up heels due to the walk there, but on the plus side the walk back can help sober you up before you hit the sack!
The other main problem with westwood is the kitchen/bathroom facilities. Generally ~25 people are sharing the kitchen, less on the ground floor but they also get a much smaller kitchen. This means it can get pretty messy pretty quick, depending on who exactly you live with. Toilets and showers there are 3 of each for the same number. Although I have never had to wait for a toilet or shower, it can mean that they get slightly dirty between cleaning (2* per week). If you're an absolute clean freak your better of looking for somewhere ensuite first, and a different halls second. Cleaners sort the kitchen 3 times a week, and the bathroom twice, rooms and corridors are not touched. A couple of times this year have had someone unlocking my room without warning to check its occupied, don't panic if this happens at an inappropriate moment, just make a noise and they'll leave!
Photos to come
Westwood, Hampton
Summary:
Excellent communal atmosphere. Largest rooms on campus by a long shot, due to be refurbished this summer. Fair proportion of internationals who keep to themselves. Most people per kitchen of any halls. Other side of main campus to the rest of halls.
From a social point of view, westwood is different to most halls. It is intermediate in terms of quietness, depending who exactly you live with. You're unlikely to have 2am fire alarms every week, but because you share a floor with so many others there's normally someone around in the kitchen/common room even in the wee hours of the morning. Aside from some international students, who often isolate themselves from the main group of people and stay in their rooms, the large hall means you tend to get large social groups, especially if you mix the three floors together. The area around each hall is very quiet, so leaving the window open at night is not a problem and rooms are fairly soundproof to boot.
Pros:
Firstly the rooms. It is no exaggeration to say they are the best sized rooms on campus, its easily 1.5 larger than the average and you have room to move your bed around, sleep 4+ people on the floor and even fit such luxuries in as beanbags, drying racks or even an electronic drum set with room to spare (all things people have done in my hall). Massive window as well so lots of light/ventilation if wanted, currently let down by being single glazed but this will be fixed by next year. Rooms have their own washbasin and you get a massive desk (approx 2m long!), chest of drawers, bedside table and big wardrobe, so theres a ton of storage space.
Westwood is close to tesco and cannon park shops, has its own post room as well. Each hall has its own washing machine (£2 a go, not cheap) and drying room (dead useful) on the 1st floor, and a common room on the ground floor. Also closest halls to the learning grid, which is essentially a mini computer heavy library open 24/7. Preferred haunt of students pulling allnighters for essays/exam cram sessions. Westwood society has been fairly active in my year, and we've had at least two free meals! Theres plenty of green space around each hall, and although the sports centre is on main campus, westwood is right next to the athletics tracks and tennis courts if that floats your boat.
Cons:
The walk. This is the first thing you will hear about westwood, but its far exaggerated from the truth. Westwood is between 10-25 mins away from campus depending on where you need to go and how fast you walk. Slow walkers heading to the far side of campus (SU, arts centre) will need 20-25mins, but for lectures in maths & stats/science concourse, a moderate pace can get you there in 10-15. Admittedly its not rootes or whitefields close to the union, and most girls on my floor have given up heels due to the walk there, but on the plus side the walk back can help sober you up before you hit the sack!
The other main problem with westwood is the kitchen/bathroom facilities. Generally ~25 people are sharing the kitchen, less on the ground floor but they also get a much smaller kitchen. This means it can get pretty messy pretty quick, depending on who exactly you live with. Toilets and showers there are 3 of each for the same number. Although I have never had to wait for a toilet or shower, it can mean that they get slightly dirty between cleaning (2* per week). If you're an absolute clean freak your better of looking for somewhere ensuite first, and a different halls second. Cleaners sort the kitchen 3 times a week, and the bathroom twice, rooms and corridors are not touched. A couple of times this year have had someone unlocking my room without warning to check its occupied, don't panic if this happens at an inappropriate moment, just make a noise and they'll leave!
Photos to come
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