The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1)

You know what - most of the people who badmouthed Rootes are ************. It depends entirely on who you're in with, though tbh, even party people are willing to shut up if you ask politely. And the noise from the SU etc? Earplugs.

The only bad things here are the kitchen and the heating. 16 people on one crappy cooker, and the radiators on all day and off all freezing night. But what the hell? We're paying practically bottom rate, this is value for money and really good fun. Even if you're a generally studious person, if you make a concession and come out clubbing once or twice, everything is fine.

Why were we all so worried? (Those of us that were...)

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Just wondering to all the freshers, after your first week at Warwick do you see yourself living with any of the people in your house/corridor in the second year? I get on pretty well with all the people in my house, and over the week we've done a lot of stuff together (off-campus as well as on) but there's only really one guy I could see myself living with for a year (or possibly more)

How's Italy?

You do NOT need to know who you want to live with next year until at least Christmas. Don't stress about that yet.



However, I am smug and safe in the knowledge that I know exactly who I'm living with next year and hopefully where too. Score!

Yeah I was worried about that too - but I guess it's through societies and course that you meet those people?

Old Rootes B - ground floor.

Note that for some reason I have swish New Rootes furniture. Score!

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My Review of Old Rootes

It's pretty early in the term, so I can only give an initial assessment.

First - to address the common gripes.
1. Noise - I'm actually finding my nights here quieter than they were at home. Sure there are sometimes people partying, shouting, having fun - but I propose three easy solutions to this. One: earplugs. Two: join in. Three - ask nicely for quiet.
2. The Rooms - as previously noted, some rooms (such as my own) have the New Rootes furniture. And, tbh, the ones that don't aren't so bad. They're still a hell of a lot better than Cryfield.
3. The Building Works - I am right next to them, and haven't noticed them once.

Now then, some good old pros and cons.

Pros
- Big rooms
They may not be the biggest, but they're plenty big enough. Especially if you keep them tidy
- Communal Atmosphere
In 2 weeks, my corridor has become my surrogate family. Remember that you don't have to like everyone in your family, but they are there for you.
- Location
Perfect. Everything I need is close by.
- Price
Helluva better deal than many of the halls. Am paying £83 a week for basically the same as JM, but with better rooms.
- Bathrooms
We have one of the bigger floors, with 16 sharing 3 toilets, 2 showers, and 2 baths with showers over them. It's actually pleanty! I haven't had to wait for anything so far.
- Narrow Corridors
They may seem prison-like during the day, but believe me, when you're pissed later on they make it much easier to get back to your room

Cons (all halls have them)
- Kitchen.
I can't say much more on this. As someone who loved to cook before coming here, I really do hate the kitchen. (Tiny, poorly designed, really hard to keep clean.)
- Noise.
Yes it's there. I can generally hear the bass coming out of the SU until about 3am. It's just a question of dealing with it.
- Fire Alarms
We have had 3 over 2 days, though I have to say that its not so terrible as I expected. Everyone wants to sleep at some stage.
- Mobile Reception
This is without a doubt THE MOST ANNOYING thing. According to a physics student friend, the building is a Faraday Cage, making it very difficult to find spots with reception. They are there though. Eg, the kitchen has none at all, but my bedroom does.

Comparisons With Other Halls
So far I've been to Cryfield, New Rootes, and JM.
Cryfield - we have the definite advantage here. Our rooms are way bigger and nicer, as are our bathrooms. The only 2 things I envy of Cryfield are their social areas (they have nice, big common rooms with lots of comfy chairs, we don't have anything like this), and the price. Given the choice, though, I would pay the couple of quid extra for Rootes.
New Rootes - I only went in the communal areas, and I have to admit that theirs are much nicer. But, you have no choice as to whether you end up in New or Old Rootes - it's just luck.
Jack Martin - Very, very nice buildings. The kitchens are just gorgeous, and this is the main point I envy. The corridors are wide, the walls thick, and they have swish lifts. The rooms, though, disappointed me - due to the space taken up by the en-suite, they're tiny! Also - the atmosphere was completely dead to the point of creepiness.

Hope the above points help!

Don't know whether this thread is still going on but basically...

I'm going to Warwick next year confirmed (I'm on my gap year now), and what is the best place for someone like me who is 'moderate'?

I like a mix of things - I'm not the sort of person who will, or wants to go out every night, but equally I won't lock myself in my room and sit in the corner. I don't really want a crazy loud atmosphere, but I don't want a really quiet, pin drop one either.

So, is there a hall with a good mix of different people? I reckon that's where I'd fit in best.