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Chancellors Wharf at Lancs Uni

Hi I’m thinking about staying in Chancellor’s Wharf for my third year of Uni and I’m just wondering what it’s like - I love the overall layout of the place and it’s situated in a perfect location but there are a few things I am worried about.

I have ADHD and get overstimulated/overwhelmed pretty easily and get quite burnt out with socialising so is there a possibility to request a “quiet flat” or something like that. I worry I’ll move in to a flat with a group of friends living there and feel awkward or there’ll be house parties every other night which I find quite overwhelming.

Any info and advice much appreciated.
Ta ❤️
Reply 1
Hi! I’ve just applied for my third year in Chancellor’s Wharf!I think that a positive is it’s going to be other third/second year students so hopefully they’ll have settled down a bit, another thing isthat since in town already I’d imagine with pubs and clubs being in such close proximity a lot of things would be moved to those.Also the flats being groups of 9 I think it’ll be unlikely that everyone else in your flat already knows each other since they wouldlikely have gone for a house instead.It may be worth reaching out to Lancaster about a quiet flat if that is something you want to request since there wasn’t anything onthe application form. Another thing to note though is the social areas of each ‘house’, it wouldn’t surprise me if socialisinghappened up there a bit which may move it away from happening in the flats themselves if that makes sense…Yeah I obviously can’t give any like personal info or experience since I haven’t lived there before but hopefully it’s something toease the mind a little and a bit of food for thought!
Reply 2
Original post by Anonymous #2
Hi! I’ve just applied for my third year in Chancellor’s Wharf!I think that a positive is it’s going to be other third/second year students so hopefully they’ll have settled down a bit, another thing isthat since in town already I’d imagine with pubs and clubs being in such close proximity a lot of things would be moved to those.Also the flats being groups of 9 I think it’ll be unlikely that everyone else in your flat already knows each other since they wouldlikely have gone for a house instead.It may be worth reaching out to Lancaster about a quiet flat if that is something you want to request since there wasn’t anything onthe application form. Another thing to note though is the social areas of each ‘house’, it wouldn’t surprise me if socialisinghappened up there a bit which may move it away from happening in the flats themselves if that makes sense…Yeah I obviously can’t give any like personal info or experience since I haven’t lived there before but hopefully it’s something toease the mind a little and a bit of food for thought!

thank you so much that’s actually really reassuring <3
Original post by Anonymous #1
Hi I’m thinking about staying in Chancellor’s Wharf for my third year of Uni and I’m just wondering what it’s like - I love the overall layout of the place and it’s situated in a perfect location but there are a few things I am worried about.

I have ADHD and get overstimulated/overwhelmed pretty easily and get quite burnt out with socialising so is there a possibility to request a “quiet flat” or something like that. I worry I’ll move in to a flat with a group of friends living there and feel awkward or there’ll be house parties every other night which I find quite overwhelming.

Any info and advice much appreciated.
Ta ❤️

Hi

I'm a 2nd year student currently staying in Chancellor's Wharf and I love it here.

I moved in on my own and none of the 4 other people in my flat knew each other before hand and in the other part of my flat 3 / 8 people knew each other so you shouldn't feel awkward as most people are moving in on their own. Flats range from rooms of 5 to 13 so you should be able to request to be in one of the smaller ones if that would help you. If you can't select these preferences on the application form, email the office and they'll be able to help you and ensure you have the best experience here!

In terms of house parties, that doesn't really happen. Most flats, like first year, will do flat nights and have a few drinks together but that's about it and should they do, they will just go into Lancaster as it's a 5 min walk.

Hope that helps!

Any other things about living here let me know and I'll be sure to answer.

Ella
Reply 4
Original post by Anonymous #1
Hi I’m thinking about staying in Chancellor’s Wharf for my third year of Uni and I’m just wondering what it’s like - I love the overall layout of the place and it’s situated in a perfect location but there are a few things I am worried about.

I have ADHD and get overstimulated/overwhelmed pretty easily and get quite burnt out with socialising so is there a possibility to request a “quiet flat” or something like that. I worry I’ll move in to a flat with a group of friends living there and feel awkward or there’ll be house parties every other night which I find quite overwhelming.

Any info and advice much appreciated.
Ta ❤️

My daughter is 4th year currently residing at Chancellors and really loves it. She likes keep herself to herself, but sees the flatmate in the kitchen from time to time when cooking and likes the conversation. And the if someone wants to do a social she says its done in the common room in the loft area of the building, which is perfect. I cant see any issue asking the accommodation manager or putting something o the application you wanting a quiet room and why and im sure they could accommodate that. Theres a reception area which is at the middle building block and the reception faces aldi carpark, and you could make a few enquiries. Or you can email [email protected] or phone 01524 594470
This is also the facebook page so you could get them on there I imagine https://www.facebook.com/chancellorswharf/ Theres a recent post of the christmas tree decorations in the common rooms so you can see what they look like on the pics.
Reply 5
Original post by Ghostlady
My daughter is 4th year currently residing at Chancellors and really loves it. She likes keep herself to herself, but sees the flatmate in the kitchen from time to time when cooking and likes the conversation. And the if someone wants to do a social she says its done in the common room in the loft area of the building, which is perfect. I cant see any issue asking the accommodation manager or putting something o the application you wanting a quiet room and why and im sure they could accommodate that. Theres a reception area which is at the middle building block and the reception faces aldi carpark, and you could make a few enquiries. Or you can email [email protected] or phone 01524 594470
This is also the facebook page so you could get them on there I imagine https://www.facebook.com/chancellorswharf/ Theres a recent post of the christmas tree decorations in the common rooms so you can see what they look like on the pics.

thank you so much ! i have sent an email about quiet rooms :smile:
Reply 6
Original post by Lancaster Student Ambassador
Hi

I'm a 2nd year student currently staying in Chancellor's Wharf and I love it here.

I moved in on my own and none of the 4 other people in my flat knew each other before hand and in the other part of my flat 3 / 8 people knew each other so you shouldn't feel awkward as most people are moving in on their own. Flats range from rooms of 5 to 13 so you should be able to request to be in one of the smaller ones if that would help you. If you can't select these preferences on the application form, email the office and they'll be able to help you and ensure you have the best experience here!

In terms of house parties, that doesn't really happen. Most flats, like first year, will do flat nights and have a few drinks together but that's about it and should they do, they will just go into Lancaster as it's a 5 min walk.

Hope that helps!

Any other things about living here let me know and I'll be sure to answer.

Ella

thank you it sounds ideal to me :smile:)
Reply 7
Original post by Anonymous #1
thank you it sounds ideal to me :smile:)

Welcome :smile:
little back story here. She joined uni in 2020 so her flat mates from first year was all she knew. They did parties, but because it was the 12 of them in a townhouse on campus she didnt mind as it was just them. But come second year herself and 7 others got a place in the city, restrictions lifted and for 2nd year they all made their own friendship groups and the socials in the flat started and she was invited but all she saw was a lot of b***hing and gossiping from people and it reallywas not her scene. At this point she made her own friendship group which she adores. But, she doesnt want to take the risk and live with them lol. Plus when she goes to thiers it feels like shes having a night out from her home, and vice versa when they come to hers for movie nights/dinners/games night. So third year she lived at 99 penny street. She loved this accommodation. a bit spoilt being a gold ensuite but she loved it being a mixed year group. Not as many parties, most wanted to work, but the odd couple of flatmates had a party on the odd saturday night in the kitchen and was always out before 11 to the club, or quieted down by that time as they didnt want complaints from the other 10 people in the flat lol. So they were pretty good and reseaonable. Chancellors shes with 3rd and 4th years and 1 other 2nd year in her flat, and everyone is hard working on their own degree. Private halls and Chancellor is a good way to go. Shes enjoyed both 3rd and 4th year. Shes applying for phd so she may stay in Lancaster. She also has other cities on her radar, but she does now know that halls be it uni or private is the best route for her. 🙂
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