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Bangor Accommodation help! :)

Hi I was wondering if anyone could weigh in on this! I’m hoping to go to Bangor sept 2025 and am wondering what room option I should pick. From what I’ve looked at fridd is the village I’m going for but I’ve seen no one debate over whether the “new” rooms are better than the older ones? What are the major differences if there are any? Thankyou!
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Hiya! I went to a open day and it was explained to me. ultimately there isn't a huuuuuuuuuuge difference. I am also going to bangor 2025 studying zoology :biggrin:


Ffriddoedd is a LOT bigger, often loud and has a bar. (this doesn't mean it won't be quiet but it will be louder than st marys). the accommodation options are also limited. Quite a lot of the facilities are in St Marys however both have adequate to exist and plod along with life.

St Marys is up a hill (REALLY steep) but is quite quiet and peaceful. Lots of different options for accommodation and it is a lot smaller. Tends to be less people around as out of town. (only 5-10 mins walk)

There isn't really a difference in terms of quality, internet is good at both of them, beds are same, rooms are same for same price.. just a bit more variety at St Marys.

cheers
Original post by ashertr
Hiya! I went to a open day and it was explained to me. ultimately there isn't a huuuuuuuuuuge difference. I am also going to bangor 2025 studying zoology :biggrin:
Ffriddoedd is a LOT bigger, often loud and has a bar. (this doesn't mean it won't be quiet but it will be louder than st marys). the accommodation options are also limited. Quite a lot of the facilities are in St Marys however both have adequate to exist and plod along with life.
St Marys is up a hill (REALLY steep) but is quite quiet and peaceful. Lots of different options for accommodation and it is a lot smaller. Tends to be less people around as out of town. (only 5-10 mins walk)
There isn't really a difference in terms of quality, internet is good at both of them, beds are same, rooms are same for same price.. just a bit more variety at St Marys.
cheers


Thankyou!! Have you gotten an offer back from Bangor yet? I sent off my application early December and still nothing😅
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Original post by FinHughesMac
Thankyou!! Have you gotten an offer back from Bangor yet? I sent off my application early December and still nothing😅

Yeah I literally got it next day, I wouldn't stress, There is still time for them to respond, what course are you doing?
Original post by ashertr
Yeah I literally got it next day, I wouldn't stress, There is still time for them to respond, what course are you doing?


Hey literally got it yesterday what a coincidence 😅 I’m doing Zoology with Animal Management
Original post by FinHughesMac
Hey literally got it yesterday what a coincidence 😅 I’m doing Zoology with Animal Management


Hoping to do the year in industry aswell when it comes to it and I heard from people that you choose that at a later date apparently
Original post by FinHughesMac
Hoping to do the year in industry aswell when it comes to it and I heard from people that you choose that at a later date apparently


On the rooms aswell is there difference between the “modern” ones in fridd and the “classic” ones cause the price difference seems rather major?
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Original post by FinHughesMac
On the rooms aswell is there difference between the “modern” ones in fridd and the “classic” ones cause the price difference seems rather major?

They're both adequate to live in
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Original post by FinHughesMac
Hi I was wondering if anyone could weigh in on this! I’m hoping to go to Bangor sept 2025 and am wondering what room option I should pick. From what I’ve looked at fridd is the village I’m going for but I’ve seen no one debate over whether the “new” rooms are better than the older ones? What are the major differences if there are any? Thankyou!


I am a first year at Bangor (and will be returning to halls next year too). I live in Ffridd and recommend it over St Mary's highly. Better socially, better on site gym. I live in the "newer" accommodation. There are pros and cons to the older and newer builds. Pros for older builds: Cheaper, the kitchen design in most of them offer slightly more counter space.
Pros for newer builds: The showers are not wet rooms! For me I couldn't stand having water leaking out onto the bathroom floor. Sofa's in kitchen (if you care about that). More space in the classic rooms.
Even though the price is going up next year I've chosen the newer room again because having decent desk space is a priority for me since I like doing art.
Feel free to ask me any questions. Also, apologies if this answer is too late.
Original post by rubenmc
I am a first year at Bangor (and will be returning to halls next year too). I live in Ffridd and recommend it over St Mary's highly. Better socially, better on site gym. I live in the "newer" accommodation. There are pros and cons to the older and newer builds. Pros for older builds: Cheaper, the kitchen design in most of them offer slightly more counter space.
Pros for newer builds: The showers are not wet rooms! For me I couldn't stand having water leaking out onto the bathroom floor. Sofa's in kitchen (if you care about that). More space in the classic rooms.
Even though the price is going up next year I've chosen the newer room again because having decent desk space is a priority for me since I like doing art.
Feel free to ask me any questions. Also, apologies if this answer is too late.


Answer is right on time, actually i’ve chosen Bangor as my firm now and I am waiting for the email about accommodation. I’m just deliberating whether the two grand a year difference between you and Old is really worth it. I honestly think I can make any space work socially if the people are good I think I’m going to go for the older style as I can put that two grand towards making nicer food. The only thing I would ask is I’ve seen in photos about the classic rooms. The wolves are very white and almost like painted over bricks and I think I will find that quite cold. Where is the new seem to have more cream coloured more traditional drywall and I value a cozy room very much so is it very noticeable or Will covering and posters to the job?
Original post by FinHughesMac
Answer is right on time, actually i’ve chosen Bangor as my firm now and I am waiting for the email about accommodation. I’m just deliberating whether the two grand a year difference between you and Old is really worth it. I honestly think I can make any space work socially if the people are good I think I’m going to go for the older style as I can put that two grand towards making nicer food. The only thing I would ask is I’ve seen in photos about the classic rooms. The wolves are very white and almost like painted over bricks and I think I will find that quite cold. Where is the new seem to have more cream coloured more traditional drywall and I value a cozy room very much so is it very noticeable or Will covering and posters to the job?


New* , Walls*, Whereas*, covering the walls in posters*
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Original post by FinHughesMac
Answer is right on time, actually i’ve chosen Bangor as my firm now and I am waiting for the email about accommodation. I’m just deliberating whether the two grand a year difference between you and Old is really worth it. I honestly think I can make any space work socially if the people are good I think I’m going to go for the older style as I can put that two grand towards making nicer food. The only thing I would ask is I’ve seen in photos about the classic rooms. The wolves are very white and almost like painted over bricks and I think I will find that quite cold. Where is the new seem to have more cream coloured more traditional drywall and I value a cozy room very much so is it very noticeable or Will covering and posters to the job?


If you put posters up you must use something which won't leave marks otherwise you'll have to pay money to get it fixed.
The old style in Ffridd is the same socially as the newer ones (it's the villages where the social difference is). Also, I know so many people who regret living in St Mary's. I've struggled to be able to get a job here so far so my budget is tight but doable for cooking nutritious meals. Also, if you're doing anything ocean sciences related definitely go to Ffridd. If you've not already check the online the virtual viewer of old and new style ffrid places. Unfortunately because the price is going up next year I'll be on an even tighter budget but there are some things about the old style I just couldn't compromise on. If you really really can't afford it then just go for the cheaper ones because the main difference (apart from price) is literally just room space and how the showers are wetrooms.
I’ve been wondering this about accommodation too as hopefully I’m going there in September. I’m leaning more to frid

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