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Lewisy-boy
That whole campus is a public park, hence the dogs etc. I don't know which dirty pond you saw, but was it the one in the stupid little garden near the law faculty as I trust you aren't referring to the lake lol. I don't ever really go down to any of that anyway, and tbh a nice campus means little or nothing to me.
For some reason they also like to let parts of the Downs overgrow - they have some obsession with saying that it is some sort of 'nature area' or something silly... aka, the estates guys are just lazy.
As for the card details thing, there are four cash points within walking distance of each other round there so you weren't looking hard enough for the others.
I think our views make for meaningful debate - I depised Durham when I visited
, as I seem to say quite a lot lol.
For some reason they also like to let parts of the Downs overgrow - they have some obsession with saying that it is some sort of 'nature area' or something silly... aka, the estates guys are just lazy.
As for the card details thing, there are four cash points within walking distance of each other round there so you weren't looking hard enough for the others.
I think our views make for meaningful debate - I depised Durham when I visited
, as I seem to say quite a lot lol.Yeah well I agree with you on Durham... Omg could that place be any worse?
When I first arrived I thought: "Ooh. This looks quite nice. It's quiet and scenic and stooped in history. They even have a Top Shop
"Then it changed to: "This place is too quiet. Does anything actually happen here EVER?"
In fact, it's all quite strange really.. It's as if the car journey was so long getting there we had transported ourselves back in time by quite a few centuries.. Everything was completely medieval...
I got shown around a lot of accomodation at several of the colleges.. One (I think it was St. Hughs not sure) was just basically a dark, damp, musty smelling shed at the back of a house. Apparently it's where students studying for the priesthood use to stay (but now it's used for all students).. I could see why.. You'd need the Lord with you if you were living in place with hardly any natural light that smelt like an old people's home.
I got shown around that Castle college place too. I thought it would be awesome to live in a castle..but apparently not.. The student that showed us around said rent is usually higher because pretty much everything is broken and you shouldn't live there if you're into technology (I'm guessing by that he meant that if you're used to hot water, electricity and toilets that flush - go somewhere else)
Likewise, wtf is with the sharing rooms thing? One room we got let into had a double bed in it. I was like: "Wow. Now this is more like it. Sweet digs". Until the woman told me it was a shared room... Me = "Eew".
We also asked one of the caretakers if it was compulsory to wear those black coat things to dinner and he just said "Yes. Our students that socialise do. If you don't want to socialise you don't have to though - some students just stay in their rooms and catch up on work"... Because apparently formal dinner is their main social event :P
If it was Nottingham Vs. Durham... Nottingham wins hands down.. I don't care about rep here. Durham is just plain weird.
(Ps..Before I get a reputation.. I'm not like this with all Unis.. I liked every other Uni I visited... Just had a few problems with Notts and Durham that is all)
Lewisy-boy
That whole campus is a public park, hence the dogs etc. I don't know which dirty pond you saw, but was it the one in the stupid little garden near the law faculty as I trust you aren't referring to the lake lol. I don't ever really go down to any of that anyway, and tbh a nice campus means little or nothing to me.
For some reason they also like to let parts of the Downs overgrow - they have some obsession with saying that it is some sort of 'nature area' or something silly... aka, the estates guys are just lazy.
As for the card details thing, there are four cash points within walking distance of each other round there so you weren't looking hard enough for the others.
I think our views make for meaningful debate - I depised Durham when I visited, as I seem to say quite a lot lol.
For some reason they also like to let parts of the Downs overgrow - they have some obsession with saying that it is some sort of 'nature area' or something silly... aka, the estates guys are just lazy.
As for the card details thing, there are four cash points within walking distance of each other round there so you weren't looking hard enough for the others.
I think our views make for meaningful debate - I depised Durham when I visited
, as I seem to say quite a lot lol.lol i wasn't even allowed to visit it, i brought up Durham and my parents reply was it is too far!-fair enough. I guess it's a difference of opinion but i don't really get why people love Manchester Uni-it's a great uni yes but when i visited it i abhored it! and couldn't wait to get out of there.
Serenity
Lol. Is she at Nottingham?
I'm guessing she's not an English student.
I'm guessing she's not an English student.
lol!
The Millenium Garden, that's it. No-one goes there.
Serenity
Yeah well I agree with you on Durham... Omg could that place be any worse?
When I first arrived I thought: "Ooh. This looks quite nice. It's quiet and scenic and stooped in history. They even have a Top Shop"
(Ps..Before I get a reputation.. I'm not like this with all Unis.. I liked every other Uni I visited... Just had a few problems with Notts and Durham that is all)
When I first arrived I thought: "Ooh. This looks quite nice. It's quiet and scenic and stooped in history. They even have a Top Shop
"(Ps..Before I get a reputation.. I'm not like this with all Unis.. I liked every other Uni I visited... Just had a few problems with Notts and Durham that is all)
Haha- this post made my laugh actually.
Aside from the fact that surely it should be "steeped in history", I think you are perfectly entitled to your views.
Durham isn't for everyone is it. To me it was scenic, quirky and quaint, and I loved that about it. Plus, I want a break from the madness of London, I mean it's where I've grown up and where I work now; it'll be nice to experience something different.
I had heard those "technology" rumours myself about University College, so I deliberately applied to a more modern college so I wouldn't encounter those problems. Ye, you don't wear gowns at matriculation and formals (which disappoints me- I'm a fan of all that garb) but as long as I have uninterrupted access to the internet/and a reasonably nice, non-shared room in which all the equipment works, I'm happy.
As Lewis and I keep on saying- it's all a matter of what you want. I actively want to have a uni experience like that, I'm not a massive fan of clubbing (only like to go occasionally)- and I don't like the massive r'n'b/hip hop/dance that you get playing in a typical club. I see cheese as very much the lesser of those musical evils. Given that there are (so I've heard) only really cheese clubs in Durham (the proper ones are in Newcastle, which if I do feel the sudden urge to go clubbing will service this by being only 20 minutes away by train)- this makes it perfect for me. Conversely I enjoy a good drinking sesh with my mates at the pub. Again- this hints that Durham would be a good choice for me.
All in all- Durham seems like a very solid choice for me. If you're not into all of the above though, it might not be so good for you. As I keep stressing- at this level (2nd tier behind Oxbridge)- it makes very little difference where you go academically.
Adam, you don't have to justify your choice to us! Everyone knows it's right for you, you wouldn't go there if you hated it would you.
Lewisy-boy
Adam, you don't have to justify your choice to us! Everyone knows it's right for you, you wouldn't go there if you hated it would you.
It might help the OP because I would say I'm probably fairly typical of the type of person that's going to Durham.
If she feels she's similar, or has similar priorities, then she might consider Durham. Or she might like it for different reasons to me. I'm trying to identify Durham's strong points (according to me). If what I've said doesn't appeal though, she might feel Notts or Bristol is more suitable for her.
went to Durham with my friend the other day and compared to Notts was really rather poor. It's really small and as the other posters have said not much seems to be going on. Notts otoh was great better than Bristol imo the campus vibe was more apparent and everybody didn't seem so bloody stuck up. Bristol was far too middle class for my liking.... bring on Notts!
polarman
went to Durham with my friend the other day and compared to Notts was really rather poor. It's really small and as the other posters have said not much seems to be going on. Notts otoh was great better than Bristol imo the campus vibe was more apparent and everybody didn't seem so bloody stuck up. Bristol was far too middle class for my liking.... bring on Notts!
I can understand the small part; but come on- how many times have you been to Bristol to make that assumption?
A major reason you're going to university (presumably) to read law, is to join those middle classes yourself. You'll be in a profession full of these people, so you'd probably best get used to it and lose the reverse snobbery before someone takes exception to it.
AdamTJ
I can understand the small part; but come on- how many times have you been to Bristol to make that assumption?
A major reason you're going to university (presumably) to read law, is to join those middle classes yourself. You'll be in a profession full of these people, so you'd probably best get used to it and lose the reverse snobbery before someone takes exception to it.
A major reason you're going to university (presumably) to read law, is to join those middle classes yourself. You'll be in a profession full of these people, so you'd probably best get used to it and lose the reverse snobbery before someone takes exception to it.
Thank you!!!!! Was bout to say the exact same thing before i read your input. The next time someone on this forum mentions middle class snobbery they'll get a slap! lol but seeing as this is not real life..the worst i can do is neg rep
that would really hurt.
AdamTJ
It might help the OP because I would say I'm probably fairly typical of the type of person that's going to Durham.
If she feels she's similar, or has similar priorities, then she might consider Durham. Or she might like it for different reasons to me. I'm trying to identify Durham's strong points (according to me). If what I've said doesn't appeal though, she might feel Notts or Bristol is more suitable for her.
If she feels she's similar, or has similar priorities, then she might consider Durham. Or she might like it for different reasons to me. I'm trying to identify Durham's strong points (according to me). If what I've said doesn't appeal though, she might feel Notts or Bristol is more suitable for her.
Durham can actually be seriously wild. My friend's college had loads of events cancelled in response to one hugh food fight after formal hall that, as far as I've heard, lead to complete and utter anarchy with vast amounts of university and college property being damaged.
Durham is a really beautiful place in summer. I have spent many days sat by the river. It is nice because, unlike Oxford, it is not spoilt by as much traffic and general 'hussle n' bussle'. You have a small cinema and a great Chinese restuarant where you can eat as much as you want and take several meals home with you for a fiver too!
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well...it was interesting reading all your comments to say the least. I realise that I have to go look at all these unis...i was just wondering if there were any HUGE reasons i'd missed about why one would be better for a career in law than another...Thanks though, lol xxxx
AdamTJ
Durham isn't for everyone is it. To me it was scenic, quirky and quaint, and I loved that about it. Plus, I want a break from the madness of London, I mean it's where I've grown up and where I work now; it'll be nice to experience something different.
I had heard those "technology" rumours myself about University College, so I deliberately applied to a more modern college so I wouldn't encounter those problems. Ye, you don't wear gowns at matriculation and formals (which disappoints me- I'm a fan of all that garb) but as long as I have uninterrupted access to the internet/and a reasonably nice, non-shared room in which all the equipment works, I'm happy.
As Lewis and I keep on saying- it's all a matter of what you want. I actively want to have a uni experience like that, I'm not a massive fan of clubbing (only like to go occasionally)- and I don't like the massive r'n'b/hip hop/dance that you get playing in a typical club. I see cheese as very much the lesser of those musical evils. Given that there are (so I've heard) only really cheese clubs in Durham (the proper ones are in Newcastle, which if I do feel the sudden urge to go clubbing will service this by being only 20 minutes away by train)- this makes it perfect for me. Conversely I enjoy a good drinking sesh with my mates at the pub. Again- this hints that Durham would be a good choice for me.
All in all- Durham seems like a very solid choice for me. If you're not into all of the above though, it might not be so good for you. As I keep stressing- at this level (2nd tier behind Oxbridge)- it makes very little difference where you go academically.
Durham isn't for everyone is it. To me it was scenic, quirky and quaint, and I loved that about it. Plus, I want a break from the madness of London, I mean it's where I've grown up and where I work now; it'll be nice to experience something different.
I had heard those "technology" rumours myself about University College, so I deliberately applied to a more modern college so I wouldn't encounter those problems. Ye, you don't wear gowns at matriculation and formals (which disappoints me- I'm a fan of all that garb) but as long as I have uninterrupted access to the internet/and a reasonably nice, non-shared room in which all the equipment works, I'm happy.
As Lewis and I keep on saying- it's all a matter of what you want. I actively want to have a uni experience like that, I'm not a massive fan of clubbing (only like to go occasionally)- and I don't like the massive r'n'b/hip hop/dance that you get playing in a typical club. I see cheese as very much the lesser of those musical evils. Given that there are (so I've heard) only really cheese clubs in Durham (the proper ones are in Newcastle, which if I do feel the sudden urge to go clubbing will service this by being only 20 minutes away by train)- this makes it perfect for me. Conversely I enjoy a good drinking sesh with my mates at the pub. Again- this hints that Durham would be a good choice for me.
All in all- Durham seems like a very solid choice for me. If you're not into all of the above though, it might not be so good for you. As I keep stressing- at this level (2nd tier behind Oxbridge)- it makes very little difference where you go academically.
+1 to all that! Durham is going to rule
.I don't think it matters at this level where you go out of those; I was told by the head of human resources and the chief exec of a top 5 London law firm that out of Cambridge, Durham, Nottingham, LSE, UCL and Bristol, "any of those would be fine". No immediate preferences at all! I did ask further, and there genuinely is very little bias apart from towards Oxbridge grads. Of course, if you want to become a barrister, perhaps reputation is a little more important, But seriously, I reiterate what everyone else has said when they tell you to go to open days and get a 'feel' for the uni. When you really get a good vibe from somewhere, you'll know it's the place for you!
Durhamisbestbymiles
The 3 Bristol people on exchange here at NUS are all incredibly stuck up, but they're by no means a demographic of the students there. At 'middle class' thing: there's a difference between being middle class, and being a toff or really stuck up. To Cage: perhaps durham is comfortably better for your course, but for law you're way out of your league with that comment!
Durham and Notts as places, are pretty different and so with unis that academically are sl close as others have said, the only way to decide is to go to both of the them, use ure vibes and look at the place, Notts is a campus whereas Durham is spread out, but Notts is a proper city whereas Durham is still a city but definitely on a much smaller scale.
Durham has more hills i'd say lol. if it comes down to it, which prospectus and website do you prefer, ring switchboard who sounds nicer, little "meaningless" things like that may help you decide who uni feels more like you and you'd be happier at. you've got to live there for 3yrs don't forget, so you don't want to be stuck somewhere you don't especially like both are great unis don't worry about that side of it, forget league tables and the like now, who gives you better food on the visit days haha, it could be a sign they value their students more and want you lol.
Simply focus on the aesthetics of each places.
Don't worry if it makes you seem vain, one of these will be YOUR uni, you want to feel proud of it, you wouldn't buy a house without even seeing a picture of it lol, and noone really wants to buy a house they find ugly.
Durham has more hills i'd say lol. if it comes down to it, which prospectus and website do you prefer, ring switchboard who sounds nicer, little "meaningless" things like that may help you decide who uni feels more like you and you'd be happier at. you've got to live there for 3yrs don't forget, so you don't want to be stuck somewhere you don't especially like both are great unis don't worry about that side of it, forget league tables and the like now, who gives you better food on the visit days haha, it could be a sign they value their students more and want you lol.
Simply focus on the aesthetics of each places.
Don't worry if it makes you seem vain, one of these will be YOUR uni, you want to feel proud of it, you wouldn't buy a house without even seeing a picture of it lol, and noone really wants to buy a house they find ugly.
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