First-year student will answer all your questions!

As you said, Unite Building is very new (I think it's still under construction), so I've never been there nor is there anyone who has experience of it. However, if money isn't an issue for you (I currently pay a little more than £80 per week, all bills included plus wi-fi, and I only have to share kitchen and bathroom), then you can try and go for it. Anyway, since you can't choose the exact hall you want to live in, I suggest you look for private accommodation, too, so you're 100% sure you get the option you want.

Ahhhh still under construction ok now I see why I can't find any reviews! I'm avoiding uni halls as they only have single beds and my girlfriend will be coming over to stay every now and again (from Canada). Thanks for the quick reply dude.

Since I posted that message I left my job so now I'll have the time to actually check out the places in person which is good.

Do you have any idea of when the student focused private housing starts to be listed again? I assume July time?

Most of the estate agencies have already released their lists! Check this out: it may be of help, since there are some links to websites were you can go house-hunting.

Hi, I'm a Swedish student who just accepted my unconditional offer to study English Lit at Portsmouth this September. I'm just wondering,

Is it Portsmouth really worth the £9000 a year? I really like the uni, but I'm I'm starting to get doubts. Probably just anxiety about starting uni haha.

Thanks a lot for this thread!

Hey, don't worry, I understand! As an international student, the money was a concern of mine, too! I can't judge Eng Lit because I'm not taking the course, but I can assure you my course is fantastic! I also know a girl from English Lit, who's in love with it and is looking forward to the second year optional unit, so no worries. Take a deep breath, all will go well. :P

Thank you so much! Also, how did you deal with homesickness? That's my big concern, since I can't go home on a whim.

I'm afraid I can't help with that; I never suffered from homesickness. In fact, I feel miserable when I have to go back to Italy. :'

If you do feel sad, though, surround yourself with friends and Skype with your family a lot. Also, if worse comes to worst, you can talk to someone at uni; they're very open and friendly and will offer you support in any shape and form they can. However, the best kind of help can only come from yourself: don't leave home with the idea that you will be homesick, because you'll end up actually feeling like that.

Stay positive and don't be scared!

Thank you so much a question completely off topic; what does an average schedule look like? Do you have classes every day? How long are the lectures?

Thanks for your blogs and your answers!
Im going to firm for portsmouth and hopefully ill get in so i want to say hi to another geeky fanfiction lover

Hi again

I understand Unite is taking viewings and bookings for the new building on Greetham Street, heard anything about it? I'm in Abu Dhabi until the 22nd and will be coming down on the 24th for a viewing hopefully. Fingers crossed they won't be fully booked by then.

I'm sorry, I've heard nothing about that. I'm not the best person to ask about how to get into student halls next year, since I'm leaving them soon and I only had direct experience of it last year. I'm completely useless when it comes to the new one, since, well, it wasn't there? XD

Turns out the show rooms aren't even available yet :/ hopefully it'll turn out fine, I like the blog btw

I really wouldn't study at Portsmouth not work the money I dropped out of there, I am now at coventry uni, you get a mac book pro and heavily subsidised trips to places like Berlin, New York and Amsterdam. I am on track for a 1st this is the first year this degree has run. and its brilliant.