Official Leeds Arts University 2021 applicant thread

Original post by Emilinho96

Hi i'm Emilly, I got an offer from Leed Arts University for Fashion Photography, I don't know if it's best to live in the university accommodation flats or in a private home for the first year. What is best in your opinion?

I'd assume that private accommodation wouldn't be as social as you won't be with other LAU students, but if social events aren't that high of a priority for you it might be a good option. I think if you go private some places you will need to install wifi yourself and pay some bills which sounds like a pain in the ass. It's just preference really, I hope this was helpful in some way

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Original post by Ella23165

I think its maybe a bit further from social things but im not too fussed really!

I think I'm just going to gamble and go there bcs its close to uni and it has a gym lmao

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Anyone applied for graphics design and got a response yet?
The wait times are a joke at this point.

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Anonymous #3

Original post by Anonymous

Anyone applied for graphics design and got a response yet?
The wait times are a joke at this point.

yeah, I sent my portfolio in over 2 months ago now...it's a complete joke. I'm thinking of with drawing my application since the communication has just been so terrible from them compared to others Ive applied to

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Original post by Anonymous

yeah, I sent my portfolio in over 2 months ago now...it's a complete joke. I'm thinking of with drawing my application since the communication has just been so terrible from them compared to others Ive applied to

Its a really popular university which is why they are taking so long, shouldn't be long now because most people who are getting in are getting their responses now

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Anonymous #7

Original post by Anonymous

yeah, I sent my portfolio in over 2 months ago now...it's a complete joke. I'm thinking of with drawing my application since the communication has just been so terrible from them compared to others Ive applied to

honestly LAU has been the most supportive university for me. they respond to emails quickly & their phone line is very good. if you're that frustrated, maybe give them a call? it might help a lot more than complaining on a forum will. and if you want to withdraw then do it, it's up to you. but I promise you there are universities that are a lot slower than LAU. like UAL, I applied 3 months ago and didn't get a response, so I withdrew my application today. it's no biggie, so if you're THAT pressed just withdraw (:

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Original post by Anonymous

honestly LAU has been the most supportive university for me. they respond to emails quickly & their phone line is very good. if you're that frustrated, maybe give them a call? it might help a lot more than complaining on a forum will. and if you want to withdraw then do it, it's up to you. but I promise you there are universities that are a lot slower than LAU. like UAL, I applied 3 months ago and didn't get a response, so I withdrew my application today. it's no biggie, so if you're THAT pressed just withdraw (:

A bit frustrating though considering we've applied on time and submitted portfolios on time yet there is no response. Personally I've contacted them and they just say "it's another few weeks" yet I submitted over 3 months ago... Even a general email from them saying they are delayed or something will put people at peace of mind.

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Anonymous #7

Original post by Anonymous

A bit frustrating though considering we've applied on time and submitted portfolios on time yet there is no response. Personally I've contacted them and they just say "it's another few weeks" yet I submitted over 3 months ago... Even a general email from them saying they are delayed or something will put people at peace of mind.

I'm guessing you've had unis send this type of general email to you but I personally didn't get ANY emails telling me that they were behind and were taking longer than expected or whatever. LAU is a small uni, you can't put them on the same pedestal as bigger unis. If you're so impatient just withdraw. I'm sure that will give you peace of mind!!

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Anonymous #3

Original post by Anonymous

honestly LAU has been the most supportive university for me. they respond to emails quickly & their phone line is very good. if you're that frustrated, maybe give them a call? it might help a lot more than complaining on a forum will. and if you want to withdraw then do it, it's up to you. but I promise you there are universities that are a lot slower than LAU. like UAL, I applied 3 months ago and didn't get a response, so I withdrew my application today. it's no biggie, so if you're THAT pressed just withdraw (:

I didn't apply to UAL but out of all the unis I have applied to LAU has been the worst at communicating by far. I understand they are busy but there wasn't so much as a confirmation email that they have received the portfolio. I'm glad they have communicated well with you but that just hasn't been my experience with LAU unfortunately.

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Original post by Anonymous

I didn't apply to UAL but out of all the unis I have applied to LAU has been the worst at communicating by far. I understand they are busy but there wasn't so much as a confirmation email that they have received the portfolio. I'm glad they have communicated well with you but that just hasn't been my experience with LAU unfortunately.

Thank you, exactly how I feel

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Anonymous #7

Original post by Anonymous

I didn't apply to UAL but out of all the unis I have applied to LAU has been the worst at communicating by far. I understand they are busy but there wasn't so much as a confirmation email that they have received the portfolio. I'm glad they have communicated well with you but that just hasn't been my experience with LAU unfortunately.

Okay, I guess my experience was different. But still, I urge you to give LAU a chance. And I recommend calling them, because it really does help. I hope you get a response soon.

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Don't complain about communication if you aren't even going to attempt to call or email them? If you do, they will respond even though they are busy. They are a small uni and have a lot of applicants they don't have time to update everyone, but will communicate with you if you reach out. Please stop complaining about it if you haven't even tried to communicate with them over the phone

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Anonymous #8

Original post by Anonymous

Thank you, exactly how I feel

I called the Admissions team on a Friday and got the response to my application on the Monday! If you just explain the situation and the nerves it's giving you, they will do all they can to make the process quicker :]

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