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We'll be honest here [whispers] the Lancaster University Official Rep doesn't really post very much. There we said it. We occassionally drop into a thread where a student needs the 'official line', but mostly we don't post at all.
All our activity on here comes from the Lancaster Student Ambassadors Rep, and there's a good reason why: 99% of the information that YOU want is best if it comes from one of our students. Why? Because their experience is more useful. They are on your course, in your college, playing sports in your societies. In short, a couple of years ago, they were you. They have a better idea than we do about what you want to know.
This thread is a general AMA for our student ambassadors to answer whatever questions you have about Lancaster University.
Perhaps you are starting with us in six weeks and have questions about accommodation, or what to pack for day one.
Perhaps you're thinking about coming to Lancaster University and want to find out more.
Whatever the reason and whatever the information, this AMA thread is good place to start!
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Original post by Lancaster University
We'll be honest here [whispers] the Lancaster University Official Rep doesn't really post very much. There we said it. We occassionally drop into a thread where a student needs the 'official line', but mostly we don't post at all.
All our activity on here comes from the Lancaster Student Ambassadors Rep, and there's a good reason why: 99% of the information that YOU want is best if it comes from one of our students. Why? Because their experience is more useful. They are on your course, in your college, playing sports in your societies. In short, a couple of years ago, they were you. They have a better idea than we do about what you want to know.
This thread is a general AMA for our student ambassadors to answer whatever questions you have about Lancaster University.
Perhaps you are starting with us in six weeks and have questions about accommodation, or what to pack for a day one.
Perhaps you're thinking about coming to Lancaster University and want to find out more.
Whatever the reason and whatever the information, this AMA thread is good place to start!
We'll be honest here [whispers] the Lancaster University Official Rep doesn't really post very much. There we said it. We occassionally drop into a thread where a student needs the 'official line', but mostly we don't post at all.
All our activity on here comes from the Lancaster Student Ambassadors Rep, and there's a good reason why: 99% of the information that YOU want is best if it comes from one of our students. Why? Because their experience is more useful. They are on your course, in your college, playing sports in your societies. In short, a couple of years ago, they were you. They have a better idea than we do about what you want to know.
This thread is a general AMA for our student ambassadors to answer whatever questions you have about Lancaster University.
Perhaps you are starting with us in six weeks and have questions about accommodation, or what to pack for a day one.
Perhaps you're thinking about coming to Lancaster University and want to find out more.
Whatever the reason and whatever the information, this AMA thread is good place to start!
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Original post by Lancaster University
We'll be honest here [whispers] the Lancaster University Official Rep doesn't really post very much. There we said it. We occassionally drop into a thread where a student needs the 'official line', but mostly we don't post at all.
All our activity on here comes from the Lancaster Student Ambassadors Rep, and there's a good reason why: 99% of the information that YOU want is best if it comes from one of our students. Why? Because their experience is more useful. They are on your course, in your college, playing sports in your societies. In short, a couple of years ago, they were you. They have a better idea than we do about what you want to know.
This thread is a general AMA for our student ambassadors to answer whatever questions you have about Lancaster University.
Perhaps you are starting with us in six weeks and have questions about accommodation, or what to pack for a day one.
Perhaps you're thinking about coming to Lancaster University and want to find out more.
Whatever the reason and whatever the information, this AMA thread is good place to start!
We'll be honest here [whispers] the Lancaster University Official Rep doesn't really post very much. There we said it. We occassionally drop into a thread where a student needs the 'official line', but mostly we don't post at all.
All our activity on here comes from the Lancaster Student Ambassadors Rep, and there's a good reason why: 99% of the information that YOU want is best if it comes from one of our students. Why? Because their experience is more useful. They are on your course, in your college, playing sports in your societies. In short, a couple of years ago, they were you. They have a better idea than we do about what you want to know.
This thread is a general AMA for our student ambassadors to answer whatever questions you have about Lancaster University.
Perhaps you are starting with us in six weeks and have questions about accommodation, or what to pack for a day one.
Perhaps you're thinking about coming to Lancaster University and want to find out more.
Whatever the reason and whatever the information, this AMA thread is good place to start!
Hi, what is a good bmat score for lancaster? And how much weighting does A level predicted, GCSE’s, work experience, PS, BMAT and interivew performance have?
Original post by 04med04
Hi, what is a good bmat score for lancaster? And how much weighting does A level predicted, GCSE’s, work experience, PS, BMAT and interivew performance have?
Hi @04med04,
From our Director of Admissions for the Medical School: "It's best not to focus on the BMAT score, but to practice, practice, practice, as scaling will be slightly different each year." For the rest, Lancaster Medical School uses a four part admissions (application and selection) process: 1. Academic Aptitude (A levels and GSCEs) 2. The BMAT 3. Multiple Mini Interviews 4. Fitness to Practice.
And all of this information can be found on our website: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/medicine/mbchb-medicine-and-surgery/entry-requirements/. I hope this helps
Lily (Lancaster University Student Ambassador)
Congratulations to everyone who will be heading to Lancaster University this October!
I'm going into my final year studying Fine Art, so I thought I'd share some of my favourite things about Lancaster
1. College spaces: College bars and JCRs play a big part in making campus the friendly and inviting place that it is. I spend far too much of my time and money in county bar between long stints in the art studios and society activities (especially considering I'm in Bowland!)
2. Norma the tree: our very own library tree brings the joy I need to get through the stress of looming coursework deadlines
3. Ducks! (need I say more?)
Feel free to pop any questions about Lancaster here, and myself or one of the other ambassadors will be happy to answer
Yasmin (Student Ambassador)
I'm going into my final year studying Fine Art, so I thought I'd share some of my favourite things about Lancaster
1. College spaces: College bars and JCRs play a big part in making campus the friendly and inviting place that it is. I spend far too much of my time and money in county bar between long stints in the art studios and society activities (especially considering I'm in Bowland!)
2. Norma the tree: our very own library tree brings the joy I need to get through the stress of looming coursework deadlines
3. Ducks! (need I say more?)
Feel free to pop any questions about Lancaster here, and myself or one of the other ambassadors will be happy to answer
Yasmin (Student Ambassador)
Hi, I'm trying to pick my college and I don't know which to go for, has any got any helpful advice?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, I'm trying to pick my college and I don't know which to go for, has any got any helpful advice?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
Not sure that any of the superior en-suite accommodation has sofas in the communal kitchens… ironically they are found in some of the cheaper accommodation types as well as the townhouses, and the superior en-suite rooms are pretty consistent across all the colleges from the many many videos I have watched🥴 Furness is probably the college that is considered the quietest of the centrally located colleges. But then again it is gf really agreed that all the colleges have an out and out predominant vibe. Good luck with your choices.
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, I'm trying to pick my college and I don't know which to go for, has any got any helpful advice?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
Hi there!
I stayed in superior ensuite halls in Cartmel during my first year. It wasn't loud at night (or during the day!) and was a lovely green area. Central campus is naturally more loud and the noise gets quieter the further you are away. If noise does both you grab some earplugs, I don't go out clubbing and on nights where I know those in my flat might be I put earplugs in so I didnt get accidently woken up when they came back
There is a difference in shared spaces but this is mostly based on price point, if you pay more (e.g. ensuite vs superior ensuite) then shared spaces will be more recently refurbed. My flat in Cartmel had a very new kitchen and had a sofa! Some do and some don't but this is pretty random and not really based on college, just on how recently that block of flats was done up. I would recommend looking at the 360 views online and looking at the kitchens, even the older ones are still good especially in comparison to other unis.
All the superior ensuite bedrooms are pretty much identical across all of the colleges imo.
As you mentioned it is on south west campus - the walk to the middle took me about 15 mins - but the walk is definitely safe (in fact from my experiences the whole campus feels safe, I have had no issues walking around by myself). Campus has 24 hour security if you needed any help.
In summary I would put down in your accomodation preferences that having a superior ensuite is a priority and then selecting two colleges based on location rather then any sterotype they have. The accomodation team will try their best to match you up!
Best wishes,
Eloise (3rd Year Psychology Student)
(edited 1 year ago)
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, I'm trying to pick my college and I don't know which to go for, has any got any helpful advice?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
Hi!
If you want quieter accommodation I'd recommend avoiding the central areas around Alexandra Square (Bowland college) as the square is often busy with people.
I was in Furness college which is known as a quieter, smaller college. Furness and Fylde are both quite close to the main square but the accommodation blocks are down a path away from the main square near Bonnington Steps (a little green area with a small duck pond) so it's pretty quiet. The only thing is when it's quiet at night you can hear the motorway in the distance. I didn't mind it as it wasn't very loud and sort of lulled you to sleep haha.
South West campus (Cartmel or Lonsdale college) is a good shout if you want a quiet area as it's all residential down there so you only really get people who are actually living in the blocks walking past. People also seem to like the separation between 'work' and 'home' as it's about a 15 min walk from the centre of campus.
The superior ensuite accommodation across the colleges is pretty similar as they were all built to a standard. Some of the kitchens in Cartmel have been recently renovated but not all of them so that can't be guaranteed. The kitchens in superior ensuite generally don't come with a sofa, usually you'll get a large dining table with worktops built around the edges. In my first year we didn't really mind and still used the kitchen plenty for socialising. You can still make the rooms cosy though. I know lots of people like to bring cushions, fairy lights and other things from home to make their bedroom more homely.
If you want more social space you could look into townhouses. This is a different type of on-campus accommodation offered by Grizedale and County colleges. Although, this may not be the best fit if you want a quiet life as they are shared between 12.
Campus generally feels very safe. It's away from the town (10 / 15 min bus ride) so you'll find that most people on campus will be Lancaster students or staff. The spine (the main walkway down the length of the campus) is all well lit and has partial cover from the rain. There is also 24 hr security as the porters at each college are always available to help you out so I'm sure you wouldn't have any issues walking the short distance to South West campus.
Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any further questions
- Tineke
Lancaster Physics Graduate
Original post by Lancaster Student Ambassador
Hi @04med04,
From our Director of Admissions for the Medical School: "It's best not to focus on the BMAT score, but to practice, practice, practice, as scaling will be slightly different each year." For the rest, Lancaster Medical School uses a four part admissions (application and selection) process: 1. Academic Aptitude (A levels and GSCEs) 2. The BMAT 3. Multiple Mini Interviews 4. Fitness to Practice.
And all of this information can be found on our website: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/medicine/mbchb-medicine-and-surgery/entry-requirements/. I hope this helps
Lily (Lancaster University Student Ambassador)
From our Director of Admissions for the Medical School: "It's best not to focus on the BMAT score, but to practice, practice, practice, as scaling will be slightly different each year." For the rest, Lancaster Medical School uses a four part admissions (application and selection) process: 1. Academic Aptitude (A levels and GSCEs) 2. The BMAT 3. Multiple Mini Interviews 4. Fitness to Practice.
And all of this information can be found on our website: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/medicine/mbchb-medicine-and-surgery/entry-requirements/. I hope this helps
Lily (Lancaster University Student Ambassador)
Thank you!
Also, provided they meet the academic requirements then to decide who gets interivewed is the bmat ranked from best to worst and then the top bmat scorers are interviewed are is it a more holistic approach where lots of things eg PS, work expereince, EPQ are taken into account?
Original post by 04med04
Thank you!
Also, provided they meet the academic requirements then to decide who gets interivewed is the bmat ranked from best to worst and then the top bmat scorers are interviewed are is it a more holistic approach where lots of things eg PS, work expereince, EPQ are taken into account?
Also, provided they meet the academic requirements then to decide who gets interivewed is the bmat ranked from best to worst and then the top bmat scorers are interviewed are is it a more holistic approach where lots of things eg PS, work expereince, EPQ are taken into account?
Hi there,
It is a 4 stage selection process and applicants need to meet academic entry requirements then they will be ranked by BMAT total score from sections 1, 2 & 3. Best students get invited to interview until all interview slots for that year are filled. All the information is here: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/medicine/mbchb-medicine-and-surgery/how-to-apply/
Lily (Lancaster Student Ambassador)
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, I'm trying to pick my college and I don't know which to go for, has any got any helpful advice?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
I wouldn't like somewhere loud at night, so that might rule out the biggest party colleges, I would like a college not too far away from the centre and most importantly, if there is a difference in the quality of the shared spaces (kitchens and sofas (is it true that cartmel, lonsdale and pendle have no sofas?) and bedrooms, I would like the nicest and cosiest. I'm going for a superior ensuite.
Also, if I did live in the south campus, is the walk there safe in the dark late at night?
Hey!
Some amazing replies from ambassadors on colleges here but I'd like to add in a few words as I myself stayed in Lonsdale college last year.
The south west campus is no more than 7-10 mins walk from Alexander square and The rooms are newly renovated for the superior ensuite rooms. There are couches in some kitchens and a bigger table area in some, really depends on which building/ flat you get.
Lonsdale and Cartmel, as mentioned, tend to be quieter and that is really the best part of it because if you opt to not go clubbing on a certain weekend then you can peacefully sleep at night without having to wake up from loud noises around 3 am when people return from clubs.
Also, it is absolutely safe to walk around in the entire campus at any given time. I have personally taken 2 am walks alone/ with friends around the campus and in woodland trail because to keep in mind, its just students (and a few families) staying at campus.
I hope that helps and don't worry!
Vyomika (Student Ambassador)
Hey guys, I'm an international student starting med at Lancaster this year and my long distance boyfriend wants to come visit me before Christmas around the 8th to the 20th December. He wants to book the tickets in advance because it's cheaper. My michaelmas term ends on 16 December. But does anyone know if first years have exams during the dates of 8th Dec to 20th Dec-- towards the end of the Michaelmas term?
Original post by trishi1234
Hey guys, I'm an international student starting med at Lancaster this year and my long distance boyfriend wants to come visit me before Christmas around the 8th to the 20th December. He wants to book the tickets in advance because it's cheaper. My michaelmas term ends on 16 December. But does anyone know if first years have exams during the dates of 8th Dec to 20th Dec-- towards the end of the Michaelmas term?
Hey @trishi1234
Congrats on your offer!
The only final exams for all courses are at the end of the academic year around may-june.
I am a computer science student and I had end-of-term projects but only during the last 2 weeks of the term, nothing after the vacations started.
I believe it should be the same for medical students.
Hope that helps
Vyomika
Original post by trishi1234
Hey guys, I'm an international student starting med at Lancaster this year and my long distance boyfriend wants to come visit me before Christmas around the 8th to the 20th December. He wants to book the tickets in advance because it's cheaper. My michaelmas term ends on 16 December. But does anyone know if first years have exams during the dates of 8th Dec to 20th Dec-- towards the end of the Michaelmas term?
Hi @trishi1234!
Shaheer (another LU ambassador on here & med student) has given a really helpful answer to this on page 8 of 8 of the Lancaster University 2022 Applicant Thread. It sounds like the plans with your boyfriend should work out
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7066739&page=8For anybody else with a similar query, in most subjects, most formal exams occur in the summer exam period (May-June) however, some subjects have some exams in mid-January (I had some 1st year physics exams then) and the resit period is usually in August.
Hope this helps!
- Tineke
Lancaster Student Ambassador
Hi,
My son is looking to buy a refurbished laptop to use to make notes during the lectures but it may not come with a long lasting battery. I noticed in Leeds Uni there were power sockets in front of the seats in lecture rooms but we forgot to check if there were any in Lancaster. Can you advise?
My son is looking to buy a refurbished laptop to use to make notes during the lectures but it may not come with a long lasting battery. I noticed in Leeds Uni there were power sockets in front of the seats in lecture rooms but we forgot to check if there were any in Lancaster. Can you advise?
Original post by rizvani04
Hi,
My son is looking to buy a refurbished laptop to use to make notes during the lectures but it may not come with a long lasting battery. I noticed in Leeds Uni there were power sockets in front of the seats in lecture rooms but we forgot to check if there were any in Lancaster. Can you advise?
My son is looking to buy a refurbished laptop to use to make notes during the lectures but it may not come with a long lasting battery. I noticed in Leeds Uni there were power sockets in front of the seats in lecture rooms but we forgot to check if there were any in Lancaster. Can you advise?
Hi,
Yes, we also have power sockets in front of the seats (some may on the table) in lecture rooms, and they are easily accessible.
Hope this helps
- Jiayi
Lancaster Student Ambassador
Original post by Lancaster Student Ambassador
Hi,
Yes, we also have power sockets in front of the seats (some may on the table) in lecture rooms, and they are easily accessible.
Hope this helps
- Jiayi
Lancaster Student Ambassador
Yes, we also have power sockets in front of the seats (some may on the table) in lecture rooms, and they are easily accessible.
Hope this helps
- Jiayi
Lancaster Student Ambassador
Thank you
👋 Hey there! I'm looking into accommodation at the moment and have a quick question about the size of the campus.
Assuming I walk as slow as the Google Maps estimate (who does TBH), how long would it take me to walk from the LFC building to the INF building on the South Campus? I have applied to CS so I would like to stay near the department, but I wouldn't mind if it's a quick walk or cycle.
Also, are there any associations around certain colleges being more for sports or music etc...? If so, please would you let me know what these are? Thanks 😁
Assuming I walk as slow as the Google Maps estimate (who does TBH), how long would it take me to walk from the LFC building to the INF building on the South Campus? I have applied to CS so I would like to stay near the department, but I wouldn't mind if it's a quick walk or cycle.
Also, are there any associations around certain colleges being more for sports or music etc...? If so, please would you let me know what these are? Thanks 😁
Original post by zaykenyon
👋 Hey there! I'm looking into accommodation at the moment and have a quick question about the size of the campus.
Assuming I walk as slow as the Google Maps estimate (who does TBH), how long would it take me to walk from the LFC building to the INF building on the South Campus? I have applied to CS so I would like to stay near the department, but I wouldn't mind if it's a quick walk or cycle.
Also, are there any associations around certain colleges being more for sports or music etc...? If so, please would you let me know what these are? Thanks 😁
Assuming I walk as slow as the Google Maps estimate (who does TBH), how long would it take me to walk from the LFC building to the INF building on the South Campus? I have applied to CS so I would like to stay near the department, but I wouldn't mind if it's a quick walk or cycle.
Also, are there any associations around certain colleges being more for sports or music etc...? If so, please would you let me know what these are? Thanks 😁
My son is doing CS. His lectures are in different buildings around the campus. He lives in Grizedale townhouse. The furthest building he needs to get to is about 10 min away from his house. He walks quite fast.
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