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

Hey!
Now that my offer is unconditional, I figured I had to apply for an accommodation. I'd like to have my own bathroom so I guess my choice is limited to AV, JM and Bluebell.
The real question is: is there a disadvantage in applying to Bluebell? I'm talking about a social life disadvantage...
Thank you!

Reply 4121

TheTallOne

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Original post by Ajax

Hey!
Now that my offer is unconditional, I figured I had to apply for an accommodation. I'd like to have my own bathroom so I guess my choice is limited to AV, JM and Bluebell.
The real question is: is there a disadvantage in applying to Bluebell? I'm talking about a social life disadvantage...
Thank you!

Good to know that by calling them they accepted you :h:

Ok, you have to apply for accommodation before the 31st July (you could have applied months ago if you had wanted :p:

), so you have to make your decisions quickly in the next 10-11 days.

At the start of this thread there is a guide that will take you through the different choices, as well as provide you with hall reviews and photos by students who have actually lived there.

Quick comments:
You must make 5 or 6 preferences.
You can only apply to one 30 week en suite: that's AV, JM or Benefactors.
You can apply to as many 39 week en suites: that's Bluebell and Lakeside.

So of them you can make a total of 3 choices there.

You therefore must choose at least two more options which are not en suites. As a first year undergraduate, you can choose from:
30 week lets: Cryfield
37 week lets: Whitefields
39 week lets: Rootes, Tocil, Westwood

Your department is found within the Social Sciences building, but your lectures in your first year will mainly take place in the Ramphal Building, L3, the Arts Centre or the Maths Building (since all of these places have the largest lecture theatres on campus). See map here. You might want to consider the proximity to these places.

Alternatively, you could consider proximity to the Library, the Cannon Park Shopping centre (on the right side of the map), the sports centre or the Students Union.

As for the social life in Bluebell, it's hard to say as Bluebell is new for this year. It's well placed on campus but it is also a really expensive 39 en suite week let, meaning that lots of rich international students will go there - perhaps have a think about the implications. But it will be difficult to say and I can't really comment on what stereotype will form because none exists at the moment. You could give yourself a good description in the about me section of the form - be specific - say things like what emma_xxx and make it clear of how frequently you go out and your sleeping patterns and interests/hobbies.

Also, check out the Orientation programme that is offered by the university. Applications open tomorrow and it's essentially a week before you move in to get used to life at Warwick and in the UK. There's also a quick guide I set up on what happens then.

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 4122

ttoby

15

Original post by Ajax

Hey!
Now that my offer is unconditional, I figured I had to apply for an accommodation. I'd like to have my own bathroom so I guess my choice is limited to AV, JM and Bluebell.
The real question is: is there a disadvantage in applying to Bluebell? I'm talking about a social life disadvantage...
Thank you!

From what I've seen on here, it seems that the main thing putting people off Bluebell is the price. In terms of social life, it's hard to say as no-one has lived there yet. But considering other accommodations of a similar price/quality, I would expect it to be one of the quieter halls. Also, Benefactors and Lakeside have ensuite as well although some Benefactors rooms are shared.

Reply 4123

yabbayabba

17

Hi,

I don't have a car/use of a car and I'm thinking of putting a 30 week let accommodation (Cryfield) as my first choice. Is this wise? Does anyone in any 30 week let accommodation not use a car to bring belongings back and forth? Does anyone rely on public transport for this?

Also, does Cryfield have storage room for the holidays, if so how much space is it?

What are people's views on Cryfield? I haven't been able to find a lot. How would people compare it to Rootes? Is it grim, dark or cramped?

Also, what is the atmosphere like and how are the people in general? Does it have a good mix of people doing different subjects? Is it a good mix of loud/quiet, outgoing/less outgoing?

Thanks :smile:

Reply 4124

TheTallOne

OP

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Original post by yabbayabba

Hi,

I don't have a car/use of a car and I'm thinking of putting a 30 week let accommodation (Cryfield) as my first choice. Is this wise? Does anyone in any 30 week let accommodation not use a car to bring belongings back and forth? Does anyone rely on public transport for this?

Also, does Cryfield have storage room for the holidays, if so how much space is it?

What are people's views on Cryfield? I haven't been able to find a lot. How would people compare it to Rootes? Is it grim, dark or cramped?

Also, what is the atmosphere like and how are the people in general? Does it have a good mix of people doing different subjects? Is it a good mix of loud/quiet, outgoing/less outgoing?

Thanks :smile:

Another alternative is that if you get Cryfield you can make use of the vacation accommodation in Cryfield, currently costing £13 per night. As I said, the firm way to know about a Cryfield storage room is to email Warwick Accommodation directly. http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/accommodation/studentaccommodation/contact/

There are two reviews of Cryfield in the guide at the start of this thread by turgon and goodtogallop.
You can also read some reviews of Rootes there. Yes, the corridors in Cryfield are narrower and the room is smaller - it does feel smaller and a bit more claustrophobic than other halls.

See post 3

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 4125

-daniel-

Hey!
I'm currently finalizing my accommodation choice list and some questions have come to my mind - I'd appreciate any helpful comment :smile:

This is what I'm considering at the moment

My questions:

Thanks for your help!

Oh yeah, before I forget, does anybody have the link to the thread which showed how many people got their first, second, third,... choices last year, I remember there was a thread about that, but I can't find it :angry:

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 4126

TheTallOne

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Original post by -daniel-

Hey!
I'm currently finalizing my accommodation choice list and some questions have come to my mind - I'd appreciate any helpful comment :smile:

This is what I'm considering at the moment: 1/2: AV, Lakeside 3: Tocil 4: Westwood 5: Cryfield

My questions:
- How social are AV and LS? I'd describe myself as fairly social, not the most outgoing, but I'd like to be in a hall that is not dead.
- How's the mix in these two halls? Reading through the thread I got the impression that both, LS in particular, has a lot of international students? Is that the case? Do the students tend to be keep to themselves? Many overseas? EU? UK students?

Thanks for your help!

Oh yeah, before I forget, does anybody have the link to the thread which showed how many people got their first, second, third,... choices last year, I remember there was a thread about that, but I can't find it :angry:

The Where Did you Apply thread is there - make sure you post so that we have better stats for next year :h:

I'm taking you've read the start of the thread. Often people ask whether to go for AV or JM, on average it seems that JM is more lively than AV, although you can always try counteract that by saying you love going out, etc in the 'About yourself' section. LS is a smaller hall in some sense - there are 150 students all in the same area, but perhaps you could say that in LS you are far away from other freshers who are not on Lakeside - I mean if you want to visit people anywhere else then you have a 10-15 minute walk (at least) on your hands. That is perhaps the biggest disadvantage of Lakeside.

Being a 39 week en suite, lots of international students will apply to LS and Bluebell, meaning that on the whole there will be more international students there compared to say Cryfield, which is a 30 week shared. The trouble comes with the culture clash - British students have this clubbing/drinking culture which some international students are not at all interested in. I'm not saying that all international students don't go out, but yes, a lot of them form their own groups - perhaps because of the cultural society or they do the same course or they already know each other. Can you get international students going out with UK students? Yes, and I know a good number who do so. But similarly it's very easy for them to stick with people you know (I mean if you went and studied in China you'd find it easier to stick with other UK students). Essentially it's up to everyone to be open to cultural differences and try something new.

As an example: Some international students might prefer Bhangra/Bollywood style of music while Home students would prefer current chart music, or Dubstep or other things. This is clearly seen with the event 'Skool Dayz' that the SU holds twice a term on Saturday nights. I mean, you're pretty accustomed to the Pokemon theme, Eiffel 65 and the Bloodhound Gang belting out when you were growing up, but for the international students it doesn't relate to them and the emotional aspects that draws UK students to these sorts of 'Revival' nights aren't shared with the Internationals. I mean if you listened to The Bad Touch for the first time in a club you'd think it's a massively piece of **** music (which is essentially is) :p:

To counteract that you might need to be really drunk, which some students won't be interested in doing (perhaps because they don't drink or aren't a big fan of the British culture).

As a very quick comment, perhaps 20% of the people I went out with in my first year were international students. Nights that focus on chart music are more successful (for them) than 80s and 90s music.

I'd say that there are proportionally fewer international students in AV than LS. This bit is added because I realised I didn't really answer the question :p:

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 4127

-daniel-

Original post by TheTallOne

The Where Did you Apply thread is there - make sure you post so that we have better stats for next year :h:

I'm taking you've read the start of the thread. Often people ask whether to go for AV or JM, on average it seems that JM is more lively than AV, although you can always try counteract that by saying you love going out, etc in the 'About yourself' section. LS is a smaller hall in some sense - there are 150 students all in the same area, but perhaps you could say that in LS you are far away from other freshers who are not on Lakeside - I mean if you want to visit people anywhere else then you have a 10-15 minute walk (at least) on your hands. That is perhaps the biggest disadvantage of Lakeside.

Being a 39 week en suite, lots of international students will apply to LS and Bluebell, meaning that on the whole there will be more international students there compared to say Cryfield, which is a 30 week shared. The trouble comes with the culture clash - British students have this clubbing/drinking culture which some international students are not at all interested in. I'm not saying that all international students don't go out, but yes, a lot of them form their own groups - perhaps because of the cultural society or they do the same course or they already know each other. Can you get international students going out with UK students? Yes, and I know a good number who do so. But similarly it's very easy for them to stick with people you know (I mean if you went and studied in China you'd find it easier to stick with other UK students). Essentially it's up to everyone to be open to cultural differences and try something new.

As an example: Some international students might prefer Bhangra/Bollywood style of music while Home students would prefer current chart music, or Dubstep or other things. This is clearly seen with the event 'Skool Dayz' that the SU holds twice a term on Saturday nights. I mean, you're pretty accustomed to the Pokemon theme, Eiffel 65 and the Bloodhound Gang belting out when you were growing up, but for the international students it doesn't relate to them and the emotional aspects that draws UK students to these sorts of 'Revival' nights aren't shared with the Internationals. I mean if you listened to The Bad Touch for the first time in a club you'd think it's a massively piece of **** music (which is essentially is) :p:

To counteract that you might need to be really drunk, which some students won't be interested in doing (perhaps because they don't drink or aren't a big fan of the British culture).

As a very quick comment, perhaps 20% of the people I went out with in my first year were international students. Nights that focus on chart music are more successful (for them) than 80s and 90s music.

I'd say that there are proportionally fewer international students in AV than LS. This bit is added because I realised I didn't really answer the question :p:

Alright, thanks for your answer and all the work in the thread, that has really made my decision easier. I've decided that Arthur Vick will probably be a good compromise (assuming I get it :smile:

), even though 39 week would have been nice.

Reply 4128

jessy_al

im deciding whether to put tocil or rootes as my 2nd choice. i noe its just 2nd choice but it seems alot ppl are applying to my first choice so im a bit worried. rootes is closer to the laundrette and cheaper, but tocil is closer to the math hses which is where i will be hving most of my classes. tocil is abit more expensive tho. and rootes is closer to SU, so im worried it would be noisier. i prefer quiet places. haih, i cant make a decision....help?

Reply 4129

TheTallOne

OP

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Original post by jessy_al

im deciding whether to put tocil or rootes as my 2nd choice. i noe its just 2nd choice but it seems alot ppl are applying to my first choice so im a bit worried. rootes is closer to the laundrette and cheaper, but tocil is closer to the math hses which is where i will be hving most of my classes. tocil is abit more expensive tho. and rootes is closer to SU, so im worried it would be noisier. i prefer quiet places. haih, i cant make a decision....help?

Tocil has it's own laundrette in the Tocil complex. Tocil is generally in the better location, especially for Maths. Rootes might be a bit noisier, admittedly. Make sure you state that you like quiet areas in your 'about yourself' section. Difference in price is £234 over the year.

Have you read the views at the start of this thread? They are both in post number 4. There are also photos as well :smile:

Reply 4130

Waqar Y

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Question: Would I be allowed to bring my George foreman grill?

Reply 4131

georgia

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Original post by Waqar Y

Question: Would I be allowed to bring my George foreman grill?

Yes.

Reply 4132

Ajax

Ok, I have made my choice. Two questions remain:

- When will we get the decision?
- What are the odds of obtaining your 1st or 2nd choice?

Reply 4133

georgia

14

Original post by Ajax

Ok, I have made my choice. Two questions remain:

- When will we get the decision?
- What are the odds of obtaining your 1st or 2nd choice?

1. Depends when they feel like it :wink:

But probably September.
2. Depends what your choices are and what everyone else picks. In the majority of cases though, high.

Reply 4134

Waqar Y

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Original post by georgia

Yes.

YEY

Reply 4135

TheTallOne

OP

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Original post by Ajax

Ok, I have made my choice. Two questions remain:

- When will we get the decision?
- What are the odds of obtaining your 1st or 2nd choice?

Yeah they don't even start allocating until after 31st August because of what it says in the principles of allocation. By my methods of deduction, :holmes:

if move in date is 1st October then they must give offers in September (and that is true in the past - probably late first week/early second week).

Reply 4136

jessy_al

are all the rooms allocated single or is there a possibility that i will get a shared room? i know that benefactors hv shared rooms but im not sure bout the others...

Reply 4137

TheTallOne

OP

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Original post by jessy_al

are all the rooms allocated single or is there a possibility that i will get a shared room? i know that benefactors hv shared rooms but im not sure bout the others...

Benefactors is the only halls with permanent shared rooms.

However, during the first few weeks of the year it may be necessary that perhaps up to 150 rooms are used for sharing on a temporary basis. The reason for this is because the number of first year undergraduates exceeds the number of available places for first year undergraduates on campus. If this occurs,
the university offers a sharing scheme in Westwood (and to a lesser extent Rootes). For the first few weeks these students will share a room with another person (Westwood does have some of the largest rooms on campus). Over the weeks, they fill up the places left empty because students drop out/don't show up/some other reason. After half a term, it may be necessary for those still sharing to move off campus. Essentially these students act as a buffer to prevent people starting long off campus contracts and having some empty rooms on campus.

Now some ramblings that I've written in the past about who could end up in Westwood sharing:

Ramblings

In short, in most years it is the people who apply via insurance or apply late who will end up in Westwood sharing. However, fluctuations in student intake can mean people who firm Warwick on time and apply before the 31st July deadline (in 9 days!!) ended up sharing last year - the university overshot their target by around 300 students. This meant that if you came in via insurance and applied on time (many don't) you ended up in off campus locations.

This year, there are 505 extra rooms on campus though. It shouldn't be much of a problem, unless some massive intake error is made :smile:

Reply 4138

SmileyGurl13

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Original post by TheTallOne

Yeah they don't even start allocating until after 31st August because of what it says in the principles of allocation. By my methods of deduction, :holmes:

if move in date is 1st October then they must give offers in September (and that is true in the past - probably late first week/early second week).

On UCAS it says that term starts on the 4th October :s-smilie:

is this when lectures or something starts but you move in earlier? And if your last name is say Watson then cos it's late in the alphabet don't you move in on the 2nd :s-smilie:

Reply 4139

ttoby

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Original post by SmileyGurl13

On UCAS it says that term starts on the 4th October :s-smilie:

is this when lectures or something starts but you move in earlier? And if your last name is say Watson then cos it's late in the alphabet don't you move in on the 2nd :s-smilie:

I've got down that term starts on the 3rd. This is when lectures start - there's no separate fresher's week. You move in on the weekend before - 1st/2nd october.

Although they do say that people later on in the alphabet should move in on the 2nd, it's generally better to arrive on the saturday. No-one checks and it means you get first choice of cupboard space in the kitchen, as well as having more time to get to know people.

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