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The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1)
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Original post by JayTeeKay
I've firmed Warwick for physics and I'm in need of some advice.
Basically, I've narrowed it down to: Cryfields, Whitefields and at a push Westwood. Mostly as these appear to be the only places I can afford
So, pros/cons please? Proximity to the physics department isn't really an issue. It looks like you can get across the campus in about 10 minutes, which is nice for me as it takes me 35-40 minutes to walk to college! I won't notice/care after years of hiking to/from school/college.
I'd describe myself as an occasional alcoholic. I don't want to party every night, and will probably forget partying altogether once exams come around, but I don't want to be stuck with a load of people that don't ever want to go out. Do any of the above offer middle ground in terms of going out?
Is it worth getting the longer lets? On the one hand, i don't want to spend a lot on accommodation because I also want to be able to eat at uni. On the other hand, I don't want to have to move my stuff out every holiday, nor do I really want to spend more time than is necessary in my home town. Is the extra weeks let worth it? Or is it better just to put up with a bit of inconvenience and have some extra monies knocking about?
Are any of them particularly noisy? To the extent that doing work becomes difficult?
Which one would you personally choose and why?
Basically, I've narrowed it down to: Cryfields, Whitefields and at a push Westwood. Mostly as these appear to be the only places I can afford
So, pros/cons please? Proximity to the physics department isn't really an issue. It looks like you can get across the campus in about 10 minutes, which is nice for me as it takes me 35-40 minutes to walk to college! I won't notice/care after years of hiking to/from school/college.
I'd describe myself as an occasional alcoholic. I don't want to party every night, and will probably forget partying altogether once exams come around, but I don't want to be stuck with a load of people that don't ever want to go out. Do any of the above offer middle ground in terms of going out?
Is it worth getting the longer lets? On the one hand, i don't want to spend a lot on accommodation because I also want to be able to eat at uni. On the other hand, I don't want to have to move my stuff out every holiday, nor do I really want to spend more time than is necessary in my home town. Is the extra weeks let worth it? Or is it better just to put up with a bit of inconvenience and have some extra monies knocking about?
Are any of them particularly noisy? To the extent that doing work becomes difficult?
Which one would you personally choose and why?
Don't forget, Rootes is the same price as Westwood for 2011/12, meaning you could live there in place of Westwood if you are worried about the distance. Check out the Prices and Sharing section of the guide at the start of the thread for the prices next year, arranged in ascending order of annual cost.
You have to ask yourself if the hassle of moving in and out is worth it - first year it isn't necessary to come back early over Easter, but you always have that opportunity in a 37/39wk let, whereas with a 30 week let you can only move back on the weekend before - does that allow you enough time for revision (IIRC, you have at least one Physics module when you come back after Easter).
Check out the front of this thread for some reviews of the halls - if things become too noisy there is always the Library (open until 2am in term 3) or the Learning Grid in University House (open 24/7, except Xmas) (see map).
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How & when do I apply for accommodation?
I think I will want to live in Arthur Vick Halls as I live about an hour away so the 30 week let won't affect me and I really want an en-suite (I have visited halls which weren't en-suite, and stayed there, didn't enjoy it)
I think I will want to live in Arthur Vick Halls as I live about an hour away so the 30 week let won't affect me and I really want an en-suite (I have visited halls which weren't en-suite, and stayed there, didn't enjoy it)
Original post by Pink_Chocolate xx
How & when do I apply for accommodation?
I think I will want to live in Arthur Vick Halls as I live about an hour away so the 30 week let won't affect me and I really want an en-suite (I have visited halls which weren't en-suite, and stayed there, didn't enjoy it)
I think I will want to live in Arthur Vick Halls as I live about an hour away so the 30 week let won't affect me and I really want an en-suite (I have visited halls which weren't en-suite, and stayed there, didn't enjoy it)
Through an online form-thing and sometime in April. You'll get an email about it, I believe.
Original post by powermanchu
Through an online form-thing and sometime in April. You'll get an email about it, I believe.
Ah thank you, was worried that I hadn't seen it
Original post by Pink_Chocolate xx
How & when do I apply for accommodation?
I think I will want to live in Arthur Vick Halls as I live about an hour away so the 30 week let won't affect me and I really want an en-suite (I have visited halls which weren't en-suite, and stayed there, didn't enjoy it)
I think I will want to live in Arthur Vick Halls as I live about an hour away so the 30 week let won't affect me and I really want an en-suite (I have visited halls which weren't en-suite, and stayed there, didn't enjoy it)
Some information on last year's application procedure is at the start of the thread, see 'How and When to Apply'
Last year, you had to choose your top 5 or 6 preferences, at most you could have 1 30 week ensuite and 1 39 week ensuite.
Original post by TheTallOne
Some information on last year's application procedure is at the start of the thread, see 'How and When to Apply'
Last year, you had to choose your top 5 or 6 preferences, at most you could have 1 30 week ensuite and 1 39 week ensuite.
Last year, you had to choose your top 5 or 6 preferences, at most you could have 1 30 week ensuite and 1 39 week ensuite.
Ohh, I didn't know this, thank you
Thoughts on whether it is better to be in flats or a corridor?
I have been reading through the posts, and some people seem to prefer the idea of being in a corridor as it might be easier to make friends? Does anyone who has been in a flat agree with this? I figured seeing as you are going to be sharing at least a kitchen there wouldn't be a massive difference? Obviously it depends on personalities etc., but general thoughts on flats vs. corridors would be appreciated!
I have been reading through the posts, and some people seem to prefer the idea of being in a corridor as it might be easier to make friends? Does anyone who has been in a flat agree with this? I figured seeing as you are going to be sharing at least a kitchen there wouldn't be a massive difference? Obviously it depends on personalities etc., but general thoughts on flats vs. corridors would be appreciated!
Original post by skygirl999
Original post by skygirl999
Thoughts on whether it is better to be in flats or a corridor?
I have been reading through the posts, and some people seem to prefer the idea of being in a corridor as it might be easier to make friends? Does anyone who has been in a flat agree with this? I figured seeing as you are going to be sharing at least a kitchen there wouldn't be a massive difference? Obviously it depends on personalities etc., but general thoughts on flats vs. corridors would be appreciated!
I have been reading through the posts, and some people seem to prefer the idea of being in a corridor as it might be easier to make friends? Does anyone who has been in a flat agree with this? I figured seeing as you are going to be sharing at least a kitchen there wouldn't be a massive difference? Obviously it depends on personalities etc., but general thoughts on flats vs. corridors would be appreciated!
As someone who lived in corridors, to me it all comes down to how easy it is to access more people from other kitchens without meeting a locked door. Some buildings have locked doors separating each flat but others don't, so in those there's not much difference to corridors. In other buildings there are locked doors separating each flat. The two extremes, in my opinion are Rootes and Whitefields. In Rootes you have access to a huge building but in Whitefields, each flat is in a separate building so it would be much harder to meet people nearby.
Having access to more people has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages are that if you don't get on well with the people near you then you can easily find somewhere else. Disadvantages are that it's easier for food to get stolen. There are probably more but these are the main ones in my opinion.
Original post by skygirl999
Thoughts on whether it is better to be in flats or a corridor?
I have been reading through the posts, and some people seem to prefer the idea of being in a corridor as it might be easier to make friends? Does anyone who has been in a flat agree with this? I figured seeing as you are going to be sharing at least a kitchen there wouldn't be a massive difference? Obviously it depends on personalities etc., but general thoughts on flats vs. corridors would be appreciated!
I have been reading through the posts, and some people seem to prefer the idea of being in a corridor as it might be easier to make friends? Does anyone who has been in a flat agree with this? I figured seeing as you are going to be sharing at least a kitchen there wouldn't be a massive difference? Obviously it depends on personalities etc., but general thoughts on flats vs. corridors would be appreciated!
I live in Tocil this year which is all flats. I'm in a flat of 12 but in my block there are another 5 flats . There are doors between all the seperate flats which I can see how they can be viewed as a barrier to meeting people from other flats, but I haven't really experienced this problem too much. My flat hang around with others from the top floor because they don't get on as well with their own flatmates and so the opportunity is obviously there you just gotta take it. Some flats in my block are quieter than others so I just tend to know a couple of people from each of them to speak to and others to say hi to if I pass around campus. From speaking to others who live in a corridor-layout I would say that if you live in a flat it's probably easier to become closer to those you live with, rather than in a corridor situation where people may wander off to other corridors to make friends. What I would say though is that bigger flats (like mine) seem to be better than the smaller flats which some people are in, or in the likes of Whitefield where there are only 8 or so to a house because there is a bigger chance of you meeting someone you'll really get along with as well as socialising with people who you never thought you could be friends with!
Basically, I think wherever you go you'll settle in. Everyone I've met seems to love where they live, whether it's flats or corridors. It's the people you live with, rather than the actual accomodation and its layout which makes it so good (:
Anyone able to give me an overview of Benefactors? I can't find much about it, but from looking at the Warwick website it sounds great! Any thoughts/experience?
Original post by cheekygeeky4
Anyone able to give me an overview of Benefactors? I can't find much about it, but from looking at the Warwick website it sounds great! Any thoughts/experience?
Unfortunately, that's the only hall (other than Bluebell, which is new) that we don't have a review for. I've written some comments about what I've observed in there, but nothing concrete as I didn't live there:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showpost.php?p=25366451&postcount=2121
Original post by floralteapot
I live in Tocil this year which is all flats. I'm in a flat of 12 but in my block there are another 5 flats . There are doors between all the seperate flats which I can see how they can be viewed as a barrier to meeting people from other flats, but I haven't really experienced this problem too much. My flat hang around with others from the top floor because they don't get on as well with their own flatmates and so the opportunity is obviously there you just gotta take it. Some flats in my block are quieter than others so I just tend to know a couple of people from each of them to speak to and others to say hi to if I pass around campus. From speaking to others who live in a corridor-layout I would say that if you live in a flat it's probably easier to become closer to those you live with, rather than in a corridor situation where people may wander off to other corridors to make friends. What I would say though is that bigger flats (like mine) seem to be better than the smaller flats which some people are in, or in the likes of Whitefield where there are only 8 or so to a house because there is a bigger chance of you meeting someone you'll really get along with as well as socialising with people who you never thought you could be friends with!
Basically, I think wherever you go you'll settle in. Everyone I've met seems to love where they live, whether it's flats or corridors. It's the people you live with, rather than the actual accomodation and its layout which makes it so good (:
Basically, I think wherever you go you'll settle in. Everyone I've met seems to love where they live, whether it's flats or corridors. It's the people you live with, rather than the actual accomodation and its layout which makes it so good (:
Thanks for all the information, it was really helpful, especially as I was looking at Tocil as an option. Do you think it would be possible to write down in the description that I would rather be in a larger flat than a smaller one, or do you think its down to chance which size flat you end up in?
Just wanted to ask - if I've put Warwick as Insurance, should I still apply for accommodation with everyone else? And has Warwick Accommodation opened yet?
Cheers
Cheers
Original post by skygirl999
Thanks for all the information, it was really helpful, especially as I was looking at Tocil as an option. Do you think it would be possible to write down in the description that I would rather be in a larger flat than a smaller one, or do you think its down to chance which size flat you end up in?
I live in Tocil if you have anything to ask......
Original post by Calimboness
Just wanted to ask - if I've put Warwick as Insurance, should I still apply for accommodation with everyone else? And has Warwick Accommodation opened yet?
Cheers
Cheers
What I've found out through stalking this thread: If you have Warwick as your insurance, you apply anyway. However, you'll have lower priority compared to those who firmed. Applications for accommodation are supposed to open mid-April, according to the Warwick website. Warwick'll send out an email to people who've Firmed/Insured once they do.
More information here and at the start of this thread.
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Original post by cscn
What I've found out through stalking this thread: If you have Warwick as your insurance, you apply anyway. However, you'll have lower priority compared to those who firmed. Applications for accommodation are supposed to open mid-April, according to the Warwick website. Warwick'll send out an email to people who've Firmed/Insured once do.
More information here and at the start of this thread.
More information here and at the start of this thread.
Ahhhh right, thanks, that clears everything up
I'll just wait for my email then Original post by Apex9
I live in Tocil if you have anything to ask......
What's your take on living in flats?
Original post by cscn
What's your take on living in flats?
Bit of a lottery to be honest. Can be stuck with 11 other people that you don't get along with too well (like me) or live with people who you will do practically everything together with and have a really good time (like one flat downstairs.) In somewhere like Rootes however, it's unlikely that you will be left out in any way as you'll have so many different corridors to find people that you click with (if not your own.)
On the other hand, haven't heard of any theft in any Tocil block due to you needing a key to enter each flat, where as in somewhere like Rootes, you leave yourself open to things being taken as kitchens and even rooms are so easy to access.
Hey guys!
Could someone explain to me the bathroom situation for non-suite accommodation please? We only got shown the en-suite stuff, and I only have knowledge of the bathrooms of Bath University 3 or 4 years ago .. What's the layout?
At Bath they had the cubicles lined on one side of the bathroom and then 2 showers in their own separate "rooms" (if you could call them that). Is it similar at Warwick?
Could someone explain to me the bathroom situation for non-suite accommodation please? We only got shown the en-suite stuff, and I only have knowledge of the bathrooms of Bath University 3 or 4 years ago
.. What's the layout? At Bath they had the cubicles lined on one side of the bathroom and then 2 showers in their own separate "rooms" (if you could call them that). Is it similar at Warwick?
Original post by skygirl999
Thanks for all the information, it was really helpful, especially as I was looking at Tocil as an option. Do you think it would be possible to write down in the description that I would rather be in a larger flat than a smaller one, or do you think its down to chance which size flat you end up in?
I'm unsure ony how exactly they allocate it, but I do know that there is a larger number of 12 person and 9 person flats in Tocil as oppose to the smaller 6 person flats (which, I THINK, are quite often reserved as single-sex areas in some of the blocks). But you may as well give it a try as you have nothing to lose! I would suggest just making sure that what you put in your description is a good description of your personality really to give you the best chances of being put with like-minded people (:
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