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Original post by Toussaint
Is it worth me as a prospective History student putting Sherbourne as my first choice when it is so far away from the History block? I would like a nice accommodation block with a 39 week let as I live abroad, not bothered with noise and the like,

How often do the buses run from Sherbourne to the history block? Some of the discussions in this thread put me in mind of the Ferengi children mocking Qark "your mother won't even chew your food".
If I was you I'd be more concerned about distance from the library. Historically historians have staggered home from libraries trying to peer over the pile of books they are carrying.
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Hi! I'am going to study PPE in Warwick starting in October. I was wondering if it matters which hall one applies to live in. Do I have to think about the proximity to where lectures are going to be held (I'm not sure which and where the departments are though and how close each hall is)?
Original post by Hopefulbunny
How often do the buses run from Sherbourne to the history block? Some of the discussions in this thread put me in mind of the Ferengi children mocking Qark "your mother won't even chew your food".
If I was you I'd be more concerned about distance from the library. Historically historians have staggered home from libraries trying to peer over the pile of books they are carrying.


I'm not that lazy to take a bus around campus! I'd be OK walking it, but I just wonder how long it would be before I wished I was more close in. I am on the verge of picking Tocil as my first choice but its not solely undergraduate first year, how big a deal would that be?
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Original post by Toussaint
I'm not that lazy to take a bus around campus! I'd be OK walking it, but I just wonder how long it would be before I wished I was more close in. I am on the verge of picking Tocil as my first choice but its not solely undergraduate first year, how big a deal would that be?


Sorry to jump in, but I think it will be fine because it's centrally located and you'll meet loads of people from other blocks near you too. Tocil is probably a good safe choice if you want to have more confidence knowing you'll get that hall instead of the ensuites which are in huge demand. Rootes is another good 39 week let and there's close to 1000 rooms.
What are the Whitefield halls like to actually live in?
I can't decide what to put first Whitefields or Rootes
Does anyone know if two people can stay in one room for example big rooms like bluebell? I really need to know as me and my boyfriend wanted to move into the same room but I'm not sure if the university allows it :/ I know people who have had to share rooms in Westwood before as shared accomodation, would it be reasonable to think if the university were informed it would be possible?
Original post by guitardad
Does anyone know if two people can stay in one room for example big rooms like bluebell? I really need to know as me and my boyfriend wanted to move into the same room but I'm not sure if the university allows it :/ I know people who have had to share rooms in Westwood before as shared accomodation, would it be reasonable to think if the university were informed it would be possible?

Bluebell definitely, it's not allowed per say but no one really cares and I know people who've done that and nothing has happened.
Original post by guitardad
Does anyone know if two people can stay in one room for example big rooms like bluebell? I really need to know as me and my boyfriend wanted to move into the same room but I'm not sure if the university allows it :/ I know people who have had to share rooms in Westwood before as shared accomodation, would it be reasonable to think if the university were informed it would be possible?

It's a great idea until you split. Well actually until the run in before you split. Sods law applies. It'll happen about a month before exams. At which point your brain is telling you you have no reason to live and the ex is telling you that you have no where to live. Brilliant.
Original post by Hopefulbunny
It's a great idea until you split. Well actually until the run in before you split. Sods law applies. It'll happen about a month before exams. At which point your brain is telling you you have no reason to live and the ex is telling you that you have no where to live. Brilliant.


We've been at uni for two years and lived together for both I'm getting on campus accommodation next dear due to medical, so you can keep your pessimism to yourself. I know my own relationship and how well things are going. I didn't ask for your opinion on my relationship I asked for help in terms of accommodation.
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Why take it personally when there's no way it can possibly be personal? That's an outrageous response to common sense advice. You choose to post on an open forum then get upset when you get an answer you don't like? That's immature.
Go ahead. Fine. No problem to me. It's your risk to take. Well actually it's your other half's risk as well.

I merely pointed out that students put their futures at stake when shacking up in final year. Most people have one shot at a degree. You don't have to take an additional risk. I would strongly advise my children to have a back up just in case it all goes screwy at the wrong moment. S**t happens. So be prepared.
The choice you face is hardly a new one. There is no shortage of examples. Most couples get through ok before the split. Very few are still together to see their children face the same choice.... But it does happen.

You might also want to show some respect to your spine. Two up in a single bed eventually gets one of you a bad back. Bluebell has wider beds which would help a bit.
New question just sprung into my head. If a couple ignored the rules and went two up in Bluebell would the university have the petulance to chuck them both out and refuse to award degrees? Just a hypothesis. I'm sure it has already been tested.
Original post by patrickmgp
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You posted this advertisement 27 times. That's not normal behaviour. I smell a rat.
Original post by Hopefulbunny
Why take it personally when there's no way it can possibly be personal? That's an outrageous response to common sense advice. You choose to post on an open forum then get upset when you get an answer you don't like? That's immature.
Go ahead. Fine. No problem to me. It's your risk to take. Well actually it's your other half's risk as well.

I merely pointed out that students put their futures at stake when shacking up in final year. Most people have one shot at a degree. You don't have to take an additional risk. I would strongly advise my children to have a back up just in case it all goes screwy at the wrong moment. S**t happens. So be prepared.
The choice you face is hardly a new one. There is no shortage of examples. Most couples get through ok before the split. Very few are still together to see their children face the same choice.... But it does happen.

You might also want to show some respect to your spine. Two up in a single bed eventually gets one of you a bad back. Bluebell has wider beds which would help a bit.
New question just sprung into my head. If a couple ignored the rules and went two up in Bluebell would the university have the petulance to chuck them both out and refuse to award degrees? Just a hypothesis. I'm sure it has already been tested.


I've lived with him for two whole years and my exams both years went fine! You don't know everything about everyone, and I'd recommend you never get in a relationship if you're going to this pessimistic about them.

Also I don't know if I will be allowed and that's why I asked, get yourself a life and stop dictating how others live theirs and the decisions they make.
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Original post by guitardad
I've lived with him for two whole years and my exams both years went fine! You don't know everything about everyone, and I'd recommend you never get in a relationship if you're going to this pessimistic about them.

Also I don't know if I will be allowed and that's why I asked, get yourself a life and stop dictating how others live theirs and the decisions they make.


as for living in the same room and sharing the rent cost, i dont think thats allowed, because technically barring westwood its "not allowed" to live with someone or have them stay over in your room for a sustained period of time. id choose a slightly cheaper accom in that case, because then youd get seperate rooms but cheaper costs than if you chose bluebell and had to front it all :smile: i assumed you were a guy initially based on your username haha
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Hi, any thoughts on which to choose out of Tocil or Cryfield ?
Going with AV, Sherbourne, Heronbank & Rootes. Don't know which to go with as 5th choice though


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Original post by Betsyboo
Hi, any thoughts on which to choose out of Tocil or Cryfield ?
Going with AV, Sherbourne, Heronbank & Rootes. Don't know which to go with as 5th choice though


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Personally, I'd go Cryfield as its typically the less popular of the two and therefore, if you still haven't been allocated by your fourth choice, it's the one most likely of the two to have places. Otherwise it would be a wasted choice if Tocil is already full, you obviously couldn't be allocated to it.


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I know so many people in JM and they all love it. All of their kichens mingle together in different floors. I'd say after rootes it's one of the most social halls.
Original post by Alexandra1996
Hi! I'am going to study PPE in Warwick starting in October. I was wondering if it matters which hall one applies to live in. Do I have to think about the proximity to where lectures are going to be held (I'm not sure which and where the departments are though and how close each hall is)?


Most PPE stuff is in the social sciences buildings near the library. So rootes bluebell JM or AV would be best suited if you want to be close
Block Rootes (new)

Summary: ground floor + 3 floors. Each floor seemed to go up in levels of "socialness" for us. 3 "flats" on each floor (3 blocks.) very open plan you can access any kitchen as their is no front door to kitchens or flats. This was great in freshers as people could just come in and introduce themselves. Kitchen sits in the middle of flat with 8 rooms on each side to make 1 flat of 16 people. Kitchen was very nice for a uni kitchen modern with lots of work space big kitchen and lots of new colourful chairs. 2 ovens and 2 stoves. 2 showers were on one side of the kitchen ( shower cubicle and 1 bath with shower overhead) and 1 bath with shower overhead on other side. 2 toilets on both side which are separate from the showers which means no waiting. I don't think I ever had a problem with not having an ensuite I never had to wait for one and they get cleaned twice a week (lack of toilet paper was a problem tho) I only wanted an ensuite when Iwas hungover tbh. Rooms are really big, one of the biggest on campus. New modern furniture with lots of shelves and cupboards and big windows and s sink. I loved the rooms. Really close to the SU/costcutter etc so was very helpful. Very social due to lay out. A lot of background noise when sleeping (bass from SU doorsslamming etc) but no big issue you get used to it.
Pros:rooms are big/ central to campus/ social
Cons: toilets aren't s huge issue as long as you don't I've with someone who can't flush :tongue:
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Original post by ecg
hey everyone, cant wait to start at warwick! just wondered what the deal is in relation to having non uni people stay in your room? (basically if my boyfriend came to stay!)

are they very strict?

thanks



Resident tutors ask you to email them or to write on the sign in sheet on their door. Nobody does and I didnt. My boyfriend came every 1-3 weeks to stay on weekends and there was no issue. If it's a weekend they can park at the health centre for free or you can park at the multi story overnight it says you have pay £20 but I never buy a ticket and I've never has a complaint.
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I am an international student who will be studying at Warwick next year. Since I prefer en-suite accommodation, I have now in mind Heronbank, Lakeside and Bluebell. Heronbank is my first choice for the time being for it is more economical. However, I would like to ask if anyone could kindly tell me more about:

1. Whether any international/undergraduates live in Heronbank (as I want to explore more in the UK while postgraduates may be focusing on study more...)

2. Whether Heronbank is locationally convenient (esp if I am doing law)

Thanks everyone!

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