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

it's right behind the union (although not as stupidly near as whitefields, which i always think must be a nightmare, as you hear every thud-thud-thud of the union, every single night)

i have not heard great things about lakeside, jack martin and arthur vick, though. these are the high-end, en-suite halls. friends reported a populus of pampered, private school oiks, assorted, asocial oddbods and gangs of international students who obviously can speak english but don't seem to want to outside seminars.

i would recommend going cheap 'n' cheerful.

Where would the best place be to apply for if I wanted to study economics (so close to econ dept would be nice but not essential by any means), wanted a good social life yet at the same time, enough down time to get some serious studying in too? (having said that is it really essential to have quiet halls if there is a 24/7 library close by?)

Would be willing to spend a max of £85 pw, would be looking for at least a 39 week let.

opinions on Tocil or westwood? looks rather nice...

Cheers
ManicManc

so what is the policy with 30 week lets? does the room have to be entirely emptied every term end?

Unless some things can be left there that sounds like a hassle.
Also how social is living in a flat? Obviously it is down to the individual to make effort but does it serve as a significantly bigger obstacle than corridor style halls?

Hi all!
Managed to get a place on 2008 Economics BSc.

I applied for Tocil, Whitefields and Heronbank - are they good places to be?

I can't wait to get it all sorted, but unfortunately I'm not guarenteed accom

Has anyone recieved confirmation of their place?
Peace and lurveee
Ourkid

Hey there, what kind of place are you looking for i the first place? Tocil I think has the best location in campus and the place looks alright. It's just that most people there are third year finalists. Whitefields is also very central but it depends on your housemates. The walls are a bit like cryfield, thin that is. There might be some noise from the union re-building project this year as well (it used to be noise of drunk people staggering home). But I think it's still quite cosy. Heronbank, like lakeside probably has the best and biggest rooms in campus. The place is very nice with the lake and all but it's pretty isolated and far from most places.

Good luck.

Heh oh dear, looks like I made a bit of a cock up with that then

Where would you have suggested for a person who likes to have fun, but also wants to work? I'm not too worried about having to walk for 10 minutes or so; seems like a nice little area to have a walk to uni etc - especially coming from london. I guess my main concern is making some good friends who aren't social hermits, but that is obviously down to me.

I'm guessing it's too late to change my choices?

Ourkid

if it comes down to rootes, well Rootes is cheaper

I've applied for

Jack Martin
Westwood
Rootes

each one seems to have there goods points, Jack is ensuite, westwood is quiet (which i personally prefer)and 39 weeks, and if it comes down to rootes, well Rootes is cheaper

I just had this sudden realisation that I might not get my first choice accom (hahaha), so I have a question about Tocil.

In the pictures it looks HUGE and connected, as if they were halls, but it says 9-12 people flats, which is exactly like Whitefields (first choice).. am I hallucinating, or can someone explain to me the layout of it? Thanks in advance :]