I'm the only undergraduate in my residence flat

The title says it all. I've talked to them and they really seem nice-we're going out tonight- but I'm afraid I might miss out on the fresher vibe if I stay in the flat. Should I ask for a new room ?

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Reply 1

lemxn

Original post by quitteriedtr

The title says it all. I've talked to them and they really seem nice-we're going out tonight- but I'm afraid I might miss out on the fresher vibe if I stay in the flat. Should I ask for a new room ?

Honestly I'd ask to move! I was in a similar situation last year and although it was my second year at the uni (did a foundation year) I stayed in halls. What a huge mistake! I was put with masters students, third years and a few others who just did foundation year who were boring as hell.

I managed to find some people to go out with in freshers from halls but honestly the rest of the year was miserable there and if it hadn't been for the friends I made during foundation year when I was living with new undergrads like myself and my friends from my course I have no doubt I would have dropped out because I felt so isolated and bored.

You also need to think about future years - a lot people move off campus in second year with their first year flatmates - will your current flatmates still be there?

Even if they offer you accom which is lower quality than you have now just take it if the social aspect of it seems better and there is more first years, which is the case at my uni.

I'd request a move - gl and have a great year!

Reply 2

catrinana

Original post by quitteriedtr

The title says it all. I've talked to them and they really seem nice-we're going out tonight- but I'm afraid I might miss out on the fresher vibe if I stay in the flat. Should I ask for a new room ?

Think long term, there's a good chance they might be cleaner and less noisy than undergrads which could be nice if you would enjoy having a quieter flat to come home to (i.e. less chance of getting 'nightmare flatmates')... but if going out/being around other freshers is more a priority for you it might be better to move... (I kind of get your situation as I stayed with all 2nd years as a fresher and found it a bit isolating; they already had friends in their own year groups and we didn't hang out much at all; I ended up spending time socialising at my coursemates' houses and flats instead, never at mine)