UoS halls? Ask me anything!

Hi all, I lived in Connaught, Wessex Lane (aka the best place ever) in my first year and had friends in almost all of the other halls (Glen Eyre, Montfoire, Archer's Road, Mayflower, Highfield & Gateway). I also had friends in private rented and private student accommodation providers. AMA!

yo I was assigned to Glen Eyre Brunei House and I am just wondering about the general feeling there / opinion on the halls.

Ah Brunei! It's at the back of the main Glen Eyre site, behind the big newer buildings. It's a cute little building with trees surrounding half of it. It's not the most modern inside, but it's got a really nice homey feel and great heating. Glen Eyre itself is a really great spot, with plenty of opportunities to make friends. It's also the perfect distance from Highfield Campus. Everyone I know who lived in Glen absolutely loved it, and I'm sure you will too

Hi all, I lived in Connaught, Wessex Lane (aka the best place ever) in my first year and had friends in almost all of the other halls (Glen Eyre, Montfoire, Archer's Road, Mayflower, Highfield & Gateway). I also had friends in private rented and private student accommodation providers. AMA!

Hey, I got South Hill in Glen Eyre (my 2nd choice) and I was just wondering what your general opinion was on there, whether there's a common room or something there, etc?

For a student with a lower budget, which one is a better option - uni accommodation or private rentals?Also is the free bus pass only for the campus or the whole city as well?

The bus pass is for ALL Unilink and Bluestar buses throughout Southampton city (except for the Unilink night bus, which is literally only in the middle of the night)! I'm not sure of exact numbers, but I definately found it cheaper living in Catered, non-ensuite accommodation than in private housing. Connaught category 1 is around £5500, I believe, and you're saving money and time on food. In private housing, unexpectedly high bills were a killer and kinda stressful - so I'd recommend the cheaper Uni accommodation!

Hi could you tell me what Monetefiore is like? Any idea how many people shared a kitchen? Thanks

Monte is awesome! As it's also part of Wessex Lane, it's sort of the 'rival' of Connaught (in a funny way, we're all friends really!). The number of people to a kitchen depends on which block you're in - do you know? It's usually around 6 people, but this varies. Fun fact (at least, I think this is still true), numbers-wise it's the biggest halls in Europe, so loads of chances to make friends!

Sounds awesome i'm quite excited now, i'm in Montefiore 3 any idea how many people shared there or if its good block? Thanks again!

When's the latest someone is going to get their accommodation offer?
It seems like everyone else has gotten theirs while I'm still waiting.