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

Thanks to the guy who answered my Eating @ Warwick question; rep given.

Okay, another question which I'm even more confused about now I've thought about it. In the getting started guide, it said that duvets and duvets weren't provided (I think). However, for Westwood, it says everything but blankets is provided. But also, the inventory 'check to see if it's okay' list thing mentions about 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase, a fitted sheet, mattress cover and blanket?

So, in layman's terms, can someone tell what bedding is provided and what I need to bring? Think I'm having a bit of a blonde moment...

Thanks

As far as I know, every halls provides the basics (duvet, pillow, duvet cover, pillowcase, fitted sheet); certainly, Cryfield did last year. By blankets, I believe they're referring to extra blankets which are sometimes available when it's especially cold. If you want more than one pillow or a double duvet, then you'll have to bring your own bedding. Also, if you're not going to be tumble drying, it would be worth bringing spare bedding.

Edit: the checklist on this page suggests that Westwood definitely does provide bedding.

How many of you guys have got a freshers passport?

Got into Rootes, my third choice-does anybody know exactly how crazy it gets there? :/

Don't feel bad about getting Cryfield! I lived there last year and it was awesome. When you first go in, you'll probably be a bit terrified by how narrow the corridors are, but you get used to it. The rooms are a decent size with all the things you'd expect (bed, desk, sink, bedside table, chest of drawers, wardrobe, bin, shelves, etc.) and most of the kitchens are bigger than the ones in Rootes. The great thing about Cryfield is you can walk around the whole block without needing a key (except to get in initially), so if you don't like the people on your floor, you can spend all your time on another! In Bluebell, you need to use your key 3 times to get to your room, so you can't do this.

As for the launderette, it's actually only a 2 minute walk. If you can't find it when you move in, it's the grey door with steps leading up to it as you walk up the hill from the car park to Cryfield. There are 5 washers and 5 dryers in it, most of which are normally working. Admittedly, some halls have launderettes within them, but with the money you're saving on accommodation, you'll actually be able to afford to wash your clothes (£2 for a 40 minute washing cycle and another £1 for a 50 minute dry).

Remember, wherever people end up, they usually end up loving it. And if they don't, there are opportunities to transfer to another halls in the first few weeks of term.

Edit: I feel I should point out that, if you're upset about it not being en-suite, the bathroom facilities are actually pretty great. There are 4 toilets, 2 showers and 1 shower/bath between 18 people in a single room (with internal walls, obviously :P). Last year, I only had to wait to use the shower two times, I think.

Well yeah, i really don't like the idea of sharing bathroom facilities and a kitchen with 18 other people, tried that at ucl and it really sucks. and the notion of having to leave that residence just to do laundry is a bummer. Plus the fees are realllllyyyy low. Like suspiciously low, they can't be so low if the place is of so much quality. I think i'll need to look for private flats. Thanks anyways .

got into whitefields, anyone else got in there?

Got into Rootes, my third choice-does anybody know exactly how crazy it gets there? :/

I got Bluebell

Really not sure what to think. I have two thoughts in my head; firstly that I'm gonna have to budget everything, major style, and secondly I'm worried about the social element of it.

Will it be ok in Bluebell? Just kinda nervous about it now. I do want to be able to make friends and I'm not sure what it'll be like at Bluebell.

I got Bluebell

Really not sure what to think. I have two thoughts in my head; firstly that I'm gonna have to budget everything, major style, and secondly I'm worried about the social element of it.

Will it be ok in Bluebell? Just kinda nervous about it now. I do want to be able to make friends and I'm not sure what it'll be like at Bluebell.

Thanks to the guy who answered my Eating @ Warwick question; rep given.

Okay, another question which I'm even more confused about now I've thought about it. In the getting started guide, it said that duvets and duvets weren't provided (I think). However, for Westwood, it says everything but blankets is provided. But also, the inventory 'check to see if it's okay' list thing mentions about 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase, a fitted sheet, mattress cover and blanket?

So, in layman's terms, can someone tell what bedding is provided and what I need to bring? Think I'm having a bit of a blonde moment...

Thanks

As Daniel said before, i'd pretty much beg for it because i really wanted ensuite flatstyle. So, if you would like to have Westwood instead im pretty sure we could work it out. At the same time, you have seven other people right next to you so im sure bonding wouldnt be too hard