Bangor Accommodation help! :)

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
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😅

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

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?

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.

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?

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?

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!

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!

Sorry if this is a little late, but Im currently live in st marys and will be next year too. Ffrid is much larger and the social aspect is greater i will 100% agree on that due to classic Bar Uno. The 'New' rooms are large in space, as the 'older' rooms have a smaller desk and bathroom, of just being a wet room. While St marys has a proper working shower no problems since i have been here, but its really up to what you fancy and the budget you are fine with. Sorry again for so late but hope this somewhat helps.

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.

Hey! I was wondering if it is typical for students of all years to live on campus, or if people typically move out into the town? I’ll be coming for a 1 year masters and am not sure what the done thing is?