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

Original post by egray09

If you apply for Rootes, is it random whether you go to old Rootes or new Rootes?

Yes, so far as I am aware.

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Theridamas

I'm an international postgrad starting in the 2015/16 academic year.

Do most international postgrads start off in the on-campus accommodation before moving on? From what I can tell I know we get priority with on-campus accommodation, but I've seen in this thread some people who have applied for accommodation and haven't had a reply for quite some time, making it hard to plan and organize their move.

Also, does anyone know if there's anywhere to store luggage/belongings for a short time - what happens if you can't find share housing in time for the end of the let period? I'm considering Claycroft or Tocil, but the maximum let for Tocil is only 40 weeks, which won't really work.

What is campus life like for postgrads who go for the 51 week let? I imagine that once the academic year is over the campus would be pretty dead. Does this mean that all the campus services etc. shut down as well?

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Original post by Theridamas

I'm an international postgrad starting in the 2015/16 academic year.

Do most international postgrads start off in the on-campus accommodation before moving on? From what I can tell I know we get priority with on-campus accommodation, but I've seen in this thread some people who have applied for accommodation and haven't had a reply for quite some time, making it hard to plan and organize their move.

I don't know about numbers, but there seem to be a fair number that do that, yes - it's just more convenient, getting into the country so you can find people to live with more easily.

Also, does anyone know if there's anywhere to store luggage/belongings for a short time - what happens if you can't find share housing in time for the end of the let period? I'm considering Claycroft or Tocil, but the maximum let for Tocil is only 40 weeks, which won't really work.

Nothing official that I'm aware of, sorry.

What is campus life like for postgrads who go for the 51 week let? I imagine that once the academic year is over the campus would be pretty dead. Does this mean that all the campus services etc. shut down as well?

The services definitely keep going during the other undergrad holiday periods, but I'm not sure about the summer. I know the library is still open, but no idea other than that.

Reply 6908

fluffysocks

On the Warwick website, it says Westwood and some of the others have an awfully big number of people sharing kitchens. Bit worried about this considering I love to cook and wondering if there's enough space for everyone's food?

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Original post by fluffysocks

On the Warwick website, it says Westwood and some of the others have an awfully big number of people sharing kitchens. Bit worried about this considering I love to cook and wondering if there's enough space for everyone's food?

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Westwood is sometimes a little tight (some people with especially large amounts of stuff keep some pans and stuff in their rooms), but it's not that bad. You'll find people tend to cook at different times, so there aren't often problems with all of the ovens being taken or anything like that.

Reply 6910

Maestori

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Currently looking at Bluebell, any opinions upon it?
Also curious how the process works, are you guaranteed your first choice or do you post a list of choices?

Reply 6911

andremac

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be a postgraduate student in Warwick in the next year and I'm starting to think about where will I live, so I've got a couple of questions:

1) In terms of costs per week, what is the best option (in general): campus or off campus?

2) I was looking at a on-campus residence named Cryfield in this link, which seems to be the cheapest option and also close to the Maths Institute (where I'll study). However, it's says: "Student type: First year undergraduates". Does it mean that this residence is not available for postgraduates?

3) What kind of criteria is used by the University to select the students which will get a position in a certain residence?

Thank you in advance!

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Reply 6912

ttoby

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Original post by andremac

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be a postgraduate student in Warwick in the next year and I'm starting to think about where will I live, so I've got a couple of questions:

1) In terms of costs per week, what is the best option (in general): campus or off campus?

2) I was looking at a on-campus residence named Cryfield in this link, which seems to be the cheapest option and also close to the Maths Institute (where I'll study). However, it's says: "Student type: First year undergraduates". Does it mean that this residence is not available for postgraduates?

3) What kind of criteria is used by the University to select the students which will get a position in a certain residence?

Thank you in advance!

I'm not sure how the total costs compare, but be aware that on campus all bills are included and you wouldn't be paying for travel to/from uni. However off campus you would need to consider those costs.

You would have to select an accommodation that states it is available for postgraduates.

First they look use information like your year if study, whether you are an international student etc to determine if you have priority for on campus accommodation. The list of criteria would be listed on their website. Then you give a list of preferences for which accommodation to go in. Based on that (and some random chance) they automatically allocate you a hall. Then there is a field where you write about your personality so they would use that to put people with similar personalities together.

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Reply 6913

Fishyfoo

Does the personality matching thing really work? I'm friendly but quiet (and need my sleep!) and I'm nervous about ending up with people who party all night or who are massively messy etc...

Reply 6914

fluffysocks

Fishyfoo I'm totally the same as you, so you're not alone! What course have you applied for?

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Reply 6915

welcometoib

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any recent views on tocil?

Reply 6916

nush1597

Original post by fluffysocks

Fishyfoo I'm totally the same as you, so you're not alone! What course have you applied for?

same here! I'm friendly and like socialising but sleep is quite important to me too 😂 what accommodation are you guys thinking about?

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fluffysocks

Original post by nush1597

same here! I'm friendly and like socialising but sleep is quite important to me too 😂 what accommodation are you guys thinking about?

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I'm thinking Westwood or Claycroft possibly, what about you? :smile:

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nush1597

Original post by fluffysocks

I'm thinking Westwood or Claycroft possibly, what about you? :smile:

My top three are Rootes, JM and Westwood... :smile:

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