The "Ask a Durham Student" Thread :)

I've been looking into using an email client to access my new Durham email account. I've tried Thunderbird and been following the instructions to the letter, but doesn't seem to want to work. Anybody have any experience with using an email client, or do you just use the website?

Thanks very much

I would also like to know this, especially when im on my phone.

Before you start using IMAP, you have to request for support to be added to your account - you also need to note that ITS will not help you with this!

You can request IMAP support to be added to your account following this link:
http://www.dur.ac.uk/its/email/exchange/eximap/

Then follow these steps to add it to your client:
http://www.dur.ac.uk/its/email/exchange/eximap/configuring-clients/

Awesome, thanks a lot! +repp'd
Also, when it says username do I choose a new one or do I use my existing Duo username?

Hi, Really random question but need to be sure, When filling out all my forms for new residence for the year, should i wait until i know my room number or something? Or does it get redirected if i just write my college address and name??

Hello,
I want to apply to do single Honours at History, have been on departmental day and stayed at the castle- loved it, and am desperate for an offer being my first choice... However, I may be applying to Cambridge, College encouraging me to because of my grades at AS being good- but I am worried if I apply they may discriminate against me for being an oxbridge applicant, with A*AAA predictions at A2 and sending it off early- and think I regard them as sloppy seconds- so they may not give me an offer for this reason.

How many students here applied to oxbridge but still got a Durham offer?

I know they 'say' on their website they don't discriminate, but I am weary of trusting this.

Thanks

Hello,
I want to apply to do single Honours at History, have been on departmental day and stayed at the castle- loved it, and am desperate for an offer being my first choice... However, I may be applying to Cambridge, College encouraging me to because of my grades at AS being good- but I am worried if I apply they may discriminate against me for being an oxbridge applicant, with A*AAA predictions at A2 and sending it off early- and think I regard them as sloppy seconds- so they may not give me an offer for this reason.

How many students here applied to oxbridge but still got a Durham offer?

I know they 'say' on their website they don't discriminate, but I am weary of trusting this.

Thanks

Durham didn't get to be one of the most well respected universities in the country by turning down the brightest applicants. They have no reason to discriminate.

hi. Got a question about the enrollment process. I know this may not have been there when u started out, but if u or anyone else knows please reply back.

What am I supposed to enter for term time accomodation: College - University Owned or University Owned Self Catering ?

I'll be staying at Stephenson college Self catering so its the second one?

Hi - I'm not sure but if you're living in college then I think it should be the 1st one. I think the 2nd one would be if you lived in a uni house wasn't actually "living in" - I know the uni used to own some houses for postgrads which were dotted around the city and not collegiate accommodation.

Makes sense. Now I just need someone else to confirm this. Anyone?

I can agree that the answer is probably correct, but probably nobody except the University can actually confirm it. Why not just ring them?

Hi, I'm about to get a new phone and i start durham in a few weeks. Was just wondering what network gives the best coverage? I've heard that vodafone is the best.. thanks x

Vodafone is pretty decent. Orange, not-so-great. Not sure about the others.

Hi, I'm about to get a new phone and i start durham in a few weeks. Was just wondering what network gives the best coverage? I've heard that vodafone is the best.. thanks x

Does anyone have a mini-fridge in their room? Are these allowed or not? I know it will probably differ from college to college but most people I know at uni have a mini-fridge which they can hold a bottle of milk in or something like that.