Is studio accommodation in halls unsociable for first year?

I am a quiet person but I do like to be social with people however not ALL the time which is why I think the studio option is what I am considering as well as the fact I couldn't handle messy or noisy flatmates. It is still in the halls but obviously you get your own private kitchen area which could make socialising difficult as those in shared flats use the kitchen area to talk etc.

Would I find it difficult to make friends if I live in a studio room? Do first years go into studio's or is it mainly for second year and third years?

Some halls have communal areas so you can socialise with people through there and maybe you could invite other people in the halls round for drinks, a brew, to watch a film or things like that during freshers to get some people in the building

Would you say it would be a lot more difficult to make friends if I were in a studio, would I have to put a lot of effort in etc? Do not many first years go in these? Sorry for all the questions!

This is hugely subjective. In my considered opinion - and I'm pretty sure this is solid advice - I would take catered halls, rather than a studio. No issues with messy kitchens and all that, but have your own space while not being cut off. I think unless you're outgoing enough to make your studio a social destination people like to hang out in you'll be cut off.

It could be a little more difficult but if you make the effort to chat to people/join in activities with people in your building early on i wouldn't worry too much. After all, its not just flatmates people make friends with, its coursemates and societies too

Can't go catered as I have the choice of en suite or studio with my accommodation



Ah I don't know if I'd find that harder haha. Do you think I could request 'quiet' people to live with if I opted for share flats or do they usually disregard this?

I am a quiet person but I do like to be social with people however not ALL the time which is why I think the studio option is what I am considering as well as the fact I couldn't handle messy or noisy flatmates. It is still in the halls but obviously you get your own private kitchen area which could make socialising difficult as those in shared flats use the kitchen area to talk etc.

Would I find it difficult to make friends if I live in a studio room? Do first years go into studio's or is it mainly for second year and third years?

I am a quiet person but I do like to be social with people however not ALL the time which is why I think the studio option is what I am considering as well as the fact I couldn't handle messy or noisy flatmates. It is still in the halls but obviously you get your own private kitchen area which could make socialising difficult as those in shared flats use the kitchen area to talk etc.

Would I find it difficult to make friends if I live in a studio room? Do first years go into studio's or is it mainly for second year and third years?