Hello friends,
I am going to be attending UCL starting this coming academic year (2019-2020), but I'm joining at second year (i.e., point of entry year 2), and UCL does not guarantee halls accommodation unless you're a first year.
I have already applied to UCL's official accommodation application, but their website says they advise students who are not first-years to "secure accommodation elsewhere", and I'm a bit worried about my options.
I really want to live in halls, or some sort of student social setting, so I can get to meet students, as this is my first year here (and, since I don't know anyone, I can't plan a flat with friends that I already have).
Does anyone have any advice on what sorts of halls or setups I could be looking for? Are there any multi-collegiate halls that I can apply for individually? And otherwise, does anyone recommend ways to meet people to look for a flat with if that's my best option? (I live in the US, so I can't really hang out with people beforehand, but I can chat/call online/via Skype/etc.)
Anyways, any advice is greatly appreciated!