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Northumbria - quay point!

Just got my accomodation through and got quay point.. just wondering if anyone else has got quay point too?? I put camden court as my first choice but think i didnt get it as i had a conditional offer on a pass from my foundation course. Starting to get a bit nervous now so would be really cool to meet other people going to quay point too as have heard a few worrying things about it! I've heard its quite hard to socialise in and you never meet anyone other than the people in your flat! eeek! so anyone going there???

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Reply 1
I was at the uni and im goin there again.
Camden court is definatley the better IMO but quay point is alot newer. I've heard some awful things about quay point but one of my mates was living there and he seemed to like it. If you really hate it you can always move etc, i know alot about newcastle if you need any help.
Reply 2
Does this mean I'll get a decision on where I'll be living pretty soon then?
Reply 3
LFC_Girl
I didn't get my decision until I recieved my A-Levels in August.


Thanks for that :smile: Obviously people with unconditional offers have got priority over me then.
Reply 4
Samio
Thanks for that :smile: Obviously people with unconditional offers have got priority over me then.


I think it's mainly based on first come first served but I'm not sure. What order did you put down?
Reply 5
I seee ... You had to put down 6 didn't you. I can only remember the first two; Liberty House & Camden Court. Never been to Liberty House so I haven't a clue what that would be like. Camden seemed alright though. Some of my mates up there said Jesmond is an alright place to live so this is why I put down Liberty House ...
Reply 6
Jesmond is a nice place :smile: Plus you have the advantage of nearby pubs and a little tesco/boots/starbucks all grouped together :smile:

So what course is everyong going to do at Northumbria?
Reply 7
red_Rose
Jesmond is a nice place :smile: Plus you have the advantage of nearby pubs and a little tesco/boots/starbucks all grouped together :smile:

So what course is everyong going to do at Northumbria?


Oooh, good good. Thanks for the info :smile: Was starting to get a bit worried I had looked into it enough.

I'll be doing Multimedia & Digital Entertainment.
Reply 8
Samio
Oooh, good good. Thanks for the info :smile: Was starting to get a bit worried I had looked into it enough.

I'll be doing Multimedia & Digital Entertainment.


I've lived in newcastle all my life so know it well and i spent 6 months at nortumbria before i changed my course (i start my new one in september) any help you need just ask.
You probably want to know about public transport / the metro. Have you been to newcastle?
Reply 9
red_Rose
I've lived in newcastle all my life so know it well and i spent 6 months at nortumbria before i changed my course (i start my new one in september) any help you need just ask.
You probably want to know about public transport / the metro. Have you been to newcastle?


aah, thankyou so much :biggrin: I'll send you a message if I need any help.

Yeah I know about the metro and yeah I've been to Newcastle quite a bit. I have a few friends who've lived in Newcastle all their lifes and used to go out with a lass up there so I've been quite a bit. Still get confused with what zone to choose when getting on the metro though :biggrin:

Jesmond is only like 10 minutes walk from the City Centre anyway isn't it? So I guess I'll just walk in any case ...
Reply 10
Samio
Yeah I know about the metro and yeah I've been to Newcastle quite a bit. I have a few friends who've lived in Newcastle all their lifes and used to go out with a lass up there so I've been quite a bit. Still get confused with what zone to choose when getting on the metro though :biggrin:

Jesmond is only like 10 minutes walk from the City Centre anyway isn't it? So I guess I'll just walk in any case ...


The metro zones have become simpler but alot more expensive for short trips, i tend to take the car most days though. Newcastle is a great place to be i love it :biggrin:
Jesmond is pretty cool too, i might be moving to the tesco there tis where the cool people are ^^
I got my accomodation through recently too and i'm going to be staying in Glenmara House
Reply 12
SouthEastPete
I got my accomodation through recently too and i'm going to be staying in Glenmara House


Glenamara is fab, you'll love it :smile: What flat are you in?
Reply 13
My friend was in Glenmara house this year and its really nice :smile:
LFC_Girl
Glenamara is fab, you'll love it :smile: What flat are you in?


Im in flat G11
Reply 15
hey im in quay point this year too read bad stuff bout it like people say but anywhere u go could be bad it all depends on the people that are in there i know a few people that were in there last year n had the tym of their lives so im not worried about it realy.an one else definately in quaypoint????????
Reply 16
I had a miserable time at Quay Point. People tell you it's the nicest accommodation but they're a huge rip-off and constantly try and scam money out of you. The way they deal with nuisance tenants (or should that be DON'T deal with nuisance tenants) is very concerning.

That said, a few of my mates had fun there and made some good mates. Always handy for when you need housemates in the further academic years. So it's not all doom and gloom, just be weary.
Quay Point is the only offer I have received. I'm a little bit disapointed, and I'm wondering if I should accept.
I hope we will make it Newcastle's party central anyway!
Reply 18
do not worry ill definately make sure its party central im sure thyr lots of other people in your situation but i cn assure u it will definately not be a quiet halls this year!!!!!!!!!! if u get put with boring ppl thn it myt seem lyk its a bad place to be but jus talk to any1wen ur there n im sure ul meet plenty other party goers lyk myself i already know alot of people tht r goin to quay point this year tht r all definately up4 a gud tym so i cant wait!!!!i wudnt worrry about it
Reply 19
i wudnt worry about it itl definately be the paryt halls this year tht i can assure u!!!!!!!!!!!i already know alot of people tht r goin to quay point this year n thyr all party goers lyk myself lol jus get talking 2ppl wen ur about in the halls n im sure ul meet lots of people tht r up 4getin wasted all th tym im sure thyr lots of people in the same situation wunderin if every1n theres goin to be boring but i doubt very much it wnt be ill make sure of tht!!!!