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Reply 160

scarfcase

Is Kincaids nice? Or do you just mean that area is good?
Thanks :smile:

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Reply 161

elisabethbridge

scarfcase

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone had any useful information about accomodation for undergraduate freshers? I'm thinking I'd prefer self-catering Uni accomodation but any tips/things to avoid welcome!!

Thanks!
:smile:

This thread: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=755610

Reply 162

scarfcase

Oh ok! Thanks :smile:

Reply 163

scarfcase

Hello.

I'm applying for freshers accomodation. I have narrowed down my options mainly by what I have picked up on this thread! My priorities are- not being miles from George Square and not being massively disturbed by loud music (like on Cowgate, apparently!).

These are what I am considering:
College Wynd
Darroch Court
East Newington Place
Hermit's Croft
New Arthur Place
5 Nicolson Street & 5 South College Street
Sciennes 2
South Clerk Street
Warrender Park Road
Warrender Park Crescent

I was wondering if anyone had any tips/opinions about these places? Good ones? Not so good ones?? Any help welcome!!

Thanks,
:smile:

Reply 164

Eadaoin

Was wondering if anyone whos at edinburgh could give me any advice/insight?I'm thinkin about going to pollock halls and atm am between chancellor's court and holland house.what are these places like?and, in reality, is pollock very far from the city?would it be better living in the city??

Reply 165

Eadaoin

Okay, TOTAL change of plan!I've done some more readin and realised that i definitely want self-catered now!I've always wanted to live self-catered cos im from n.ireland where EVERYONE [literally 98% of every year in my school] goes to queen's belfast and cos they know everyone and the place the majority live out from first year in private accom. I just thought it was normal in most unis to live in halls.

but yet, enough digression, im set on self-catered. a bit wary of getting stuck with ppl i mite not like tho,but hey!

the few plces ive narrowed it down to are:
darroch
robertson's close
warrender park cresent
5 nicholson street
new arthur place

was considering sciennes and hermit's but heard they were a bit far out.

basically i know very little about all of these and would very much appreciate it if anyone who knows could gimme the 411 :biggrin:

thanks

Reply 166

nearlyheadlessian

Eadaoin

the few plces ive narrowed it down to are:
darroch
robertson's close
warrender park cresent
5 nicholson street
new arthur place

was considering sciennes and hermit's but heard they were a bit far out.

Sciennes and Hermit's Croft are both considerably closer to George Square than Warrender Pk Rd and Warrender Pk Crescent. New Arthur's Place is pretty much in the same place as Hermit's Croft. And if you're considering them then Pollock Halls is round the corner. I suggest before going any further in your decisions that you look at a map so that you understand where these places are located rather than going on hearsay.

Reply 167

Eadaoin

thanks a lot...

So what about robertson/nicholson/darroch?
or which s/c would u reccommend?

Reply 168

Oxy

scarfcase

Is Kincaids nice? Or do you just mean that area is good?
Thanks :smile:

That place is near the clubbing area i was told and i heard about a nasty story that a poor girl had to use earplugs to sleep for the whole year! :s-smilie:

Reply 169

artorscience?

Eadaoin

So what about robertson/nicholson/darroch?
or which s/c would u reccommend?

Inside they are all very similar (as in every self-catered flat is kitted out in a standard way, so there is no nicest, etc.) other than Darroch which allegedly has more of a community feel because of its lay out (not that I've heard anyone saying this after freshers' week, so I'm not sure how true it is) and have washing machines in the flats.

Pick based on location - it's the real big difference between everything.

Reply 170

Eadaoin

cool, thanks.
Just made my choices:
1. Darroch [not that i'll get in]
2. Robertson's Close
3. New Arthur Place

Reply 171

green_glitter

ScholarsInk

What ho, old egg. Glad to hear that you're coming to Edinburgh :biggrin:

Topping, isn't it? Here's to 4 years of polimen's-helmet-pinching and indoor cricket (even if it isn't Oxford and I have no idea how to play cricket) :woo:

I still need to pass IELTS with 6.5, which shouldn't be that much of a problem, I hope.

Reply 172

ScholarsInk

green_glitter

Topping, isn't it? Here's to 4 years of polimen's-helmet-pinching and indoor cricket (even if it isn't Oxford and I have no idea how to play cricket) :woo:

I still need to pass IELTS with 6.5, which shouldn't be that much of a problem, I hope.

It definitely shall not.

I must learn cricket as well, though I'm disappointed that I cannot find Wodehouse-like wool cricket trousers anywhere these days. They're all modern sportswear :frown:

But here's to the UoE Wodehouse Society :biggrin:

Reply 173

Eadaoin

i know this isnt strictly related to accomodation, but all the other threads seem to be a little dead...

What all do you actually need to bring to uni??as regards stuff for your room/studies/general things u wouldnt think of?

and should you bring ALL your clothes...or be economical with the proposed space?

Reply 174

Oxy

Eadaoin

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/What_To_Take_To_University :rolleyes:

Reply 175

jessabelly

Hey, i was wondering if the non en-suite rooms in pollock halls have washbasins? Can't seem to find out on the edinburgh website..

Reply 176

SeaShadows

Hi.
I'm heading to Edinburgh Sep 2009 (AHHHHHH!!!!) for International Relations.
I'd like to eb in self catered accomodation - not all that bothered about where, although would rather not be on Cowgate, eprsonally - was wondering if anyone knew which self catered ones ahve basins in teh rooms, if any?
Also - everyone keeps talkign about how you rpobably won't get any of the places you ask for, but was wondering, does that mean if I put self catered I'm, jsut as likely to get catered or what? Help?

Reply 177

artorscience?

SeaShadows

was wondering if anyone knew which self catered ones have basins in the rooms, if any?
Also - everyone keeps talking about how you probably won't get any of the places you ask for, but was wondering, does that mean if I put self catered I'm, just as likely to get catered or what? Help?

Self-catered flats don't have basins in the rooms, that's a feature of halls-style accommodation. Your self-catered flat is literally a flat.

Catered accommodation is heavily oversubscribed in general, meaning that if you apply for only catered there is a chance that you will be unlucky and end up in self-catered but if you apply for only self-catered you will end up in self-catered because the catered accommodation is filled and beyond already. Unless this year everyone decides that they are not interested in catered accommodation, but that is an unprecedented idea, highly unlikely and not something that you can prepare yourself for.

Reply 178

lady_louisa

Right, I think I have an original question.

I've already apploed and I was wondering at what point in the year would the accomodation service contact people with any queries and how are they most likrly to do so?

I am mostly interested as I did mention my disability on the relavant part of the form (I'm partially sighted) and O presumed I should tell them, even though I don't need any special arrangements. I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences on this side of applying for accomodation.

Reply 179

oxymoronic

jessabelly

Hey, i was wondering if the non en-suite rooms in pollock halls have washbasins? Can't seem to find out on the edinburgh website..

as far as i know, yes they do.
although i only went to a few rooms in pollock so my answer isn't really gospel!

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