Film: AUB, UCA or NUA?

Hi I've also applied for film at the UCA and Falmouth. I really loved the UCA but I feel that Farnham is maybe a little too small with not very much there to do (it doesn't even have a cinema) and it's also pretty expensive. I'm kinda stuck between it and Falmouth so it's interesting to hear your thoughts

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Original post by katieloughrin

Hi I've also applied for film at the UCA and Falmouth. I really loved the UCA but I feel that Farnham is maybe a little too small with not very much there to do (it doesn't even have a cinema) and it's also pretty expensive. I'm kinda stuck between it and Falmouth so it's interesting to hear your thoughts

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Yeah, it's so hard to choose, they're both great but different :/ I think it all depends on what kind of experience you want to make, and that's my problem ahahah
I could go for a city like Norwich (or even Farnham since is close to London) but also live in a small town like Falmouth.
Arrrgh, I'll never decide ahahah

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katieloughrin

Yea I just feel that the only thing really to do in Farnham is go to cafes which is expensive, at least in Falmouth you're surrounded by beauty so you can do many free things like the beach etc

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I ended up choosing UCA as my first choice!
I'm quite used to living in a small town so Farnham doesn't seem too bad to me, in fact I liked how peaceful it was!
In regard to a cinema, it kind of sucks that they don't have one, but there is one close by in Aldershot and I guess with the train you can get anywhere fairly easily!

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Original post by rose-98

I ended up choosing UCA as my first choice!
I'm quite used to living in a small town so Farnham doesn't seem too bad to me, in fact I liked how peaceful it was!
In regard to a cinema, it kind of sucks that they don't have one, but there is one close by in Aldershot and I guess with the train you can get anywhere fairly easily!

Well, probably UCA itself has a cinema, since the film course is so famous and quoted!
And I'm used to small towns too, but that's exactly the problem: should I risk it by going to a bigger place?
The thing that makes me feel pretty excited is that NUA, UCA and Fal are all good choices and I couldn't be happier about that :smile:

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Original post by katieloughrin

Yea I just feel that the only thing really to do in Farnham is go to cafes which is expensive, at least in Falmouth you're surrounded by beauty so you can do many free things like the beach etc

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Yeah, they have this thing for barbeque and beach parties ahahah

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The university does have a cinema for film students to screen their films, and I believe they have general film screenings in there also - which is one of the reasons that I really liked it!

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Original post by rose-98

The university does have a cinema for film students to screen their films, and I believe they have general film screenings in there also - which is one of the reasons that I really liked it!

Yea Falmouth has that too. I hear the SU at the UCA is very small so events aren't as frequent

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Oh I wasn't aware! The students at my applicant day said there were weekly events I believe, live music, theme nights etc', I could be wrong though!
Compared to my other choice, UCA had lots to offer, especially in regards to societies and events!

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Original post by rose-98

Oh I wasn't aware! The students at my applicant day said there were weekly events I believe, live music, theme nights etc', I could be wrong though!
Compared to my other choice, UCA had lots to offer, especially in regards to societies and events!

and contacts, don't forget that ahahah

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Farnham isn't great for nightlife, however, the SU offers themed nights which often turn out better than expected. University wise they offer many trips and work experience. It's what you make of it, in my opinion it's alright and it saves you a lot of money as you don't have to travel far to clubs as theres only the SU or the mulberry which is a student pub.

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Original post by rose-98

The university does have a cinema for film students to screen their films, and I believe they have general film screenings in there also - which is one of the reasons that I really liked it!

When you went to the UCA open day, did you see any students that live at home with their parents (either in Farnham or a place close by) and drive in? I only live like an hours drive from Farnham so if I choose that uni I don't want to waste money living in halls if it's cheaper to stay living at home and drive to lectures... I can also keep my part time job that way too. Hopefully...

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Not that I could see, but it was at the very end of their term that I went, so there were hardly any students there! I don't doubt though that there are students who do that - seems like a good option to save money!

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Original post by johannarebecca7

When you went to the UCA open day, did you see any students that live at home with their parents (either in Farnham or a place close by) and drive in? I only live like an hours drive from Farnham so if I choose that uni I don't want to waste money living in halls if it's cheaper to stay living at home and drive to lectures... I can also keep my part time job that way too. Hopefully...

I'm going to Farnham too and I live about a 40 minute drive away, although I don't drive yet so if I were to stay at home it's a 1 hour train journey plus 20 minute walk from station to uni so I decided to apply for accommodation.
Apparently the accommodation can't accept everyone though and it's based on who lives further away so there's a chance they might not offer me a place to stay, but I would prefer to stay on campus because then you don't have to worry about catching the train or missing the last one, also means you can meet new people easier I guess if you live in the same building as them

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EunJae97

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Not sure if anyone here would reply me but I'll try anyway

So which school did you all ended up in? Is it good?

Thanks!

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