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Uni accomodation :\
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Err, well I applied to Uni's via UCAS, got all my offers back and accepted 1 as my firm choice and 1 as my insurance choice. I then decided I didn't want to go to uni and left it at that. So didn't send accomodation forms off or sort out my loan. However, yesterday I again decided I want to go.
I'll be able to sort my loan out (though might arrive a little late) but I've rang the accomodation people and I'd have to be living in a house for my first year. I'd really of liked to live in halls (though I realise it's unrealistic for me to do so as it's very late on) and am unsure what it'd be like living in a house for my first year.
I'm a bit worried that I'll end up sharing a house with people I don't even like. Yes, I know it'd be the same for student halls but you're not actually living in a house with them if you know what I mean.
If anyone has any advice or anything I'd be very greatful.
I'll be able to sort my loan out (though might arrive a little late) but I've rang the accomodation people and I'd have to be living in a house for my first year. I'd really of liked to live in halls (though I realise it's unrealistic for me to do so as it's very late on) and am unsure what it'd be like living in a house for my first year.
I'm a bit worried that I'll end up sharing a house with people I don't even like. Yes, I know it'd be the same for student halls but you're not actually living in a house with them if you know what I mean.
If anyone has any advice or anything I'd be very greatful.
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Lincoln, I think! You?
I don't like the thought of living in a house.
Bopz
What're you gonna be studying?
But I'm sure you'll be fine in your house. You could always leave your name with the halls so if someone drops out you can take their place
i had a blast. we had the most fun time ever and if you do end up in a house, you are all in the same boat, you are all freshers and im sure you will be fine there too
One of my best friends at University was in a similar situation to you and was put in a house in her first year. There were a couple of people in the house she didn't really like but there was also three girls that she ended up living with for all three years and is still really good friends with. After all, the university year is only about six months so you don't really have to put up with anyone for too long and after a year you can always move out. You get to know loads of people on your course and also if you join clubs. Lots of people leave university in the first term so if you keep in touch with the accomodation office they might be able to get you a late place a few weeks into term if you aren't happy.
Remember that there is always the option of moving out if you're unhappy with one particular situation. It would be a lot of hassle, but the pros and cons would have to be something you'd work out in that given situation... if you were that unhappy, no amount of moving stress would be much of a problem. Songbird and Luci are right, leaving your name with uni halls is a good idea if you have your heart set on halls, lots of people do drop out, so rooms do become available...
However, don't arrive believing that you won't like living in a house, because then you're setting yourself up not to like it, however good it may turn out to be. I really wanted to go to halls, but it turned out that a house suited me much better. Good luck!
Yeh, I have to be awkward!
Nah, I don't think I'd like to commute. It's been suggested to me a few times. I'm gonna have to do it at some point so I may aswell do it now and get to know more people and the area etc.
I'm gonna be studying Criminology and Social Policy.
Some people have all the luck.
Hardly, I could've decided earlier!
My freshers week starts on 20th Sept, so just under a month to prepare. My loan will be quite late too.
you'll have a great time
Aslong as I can find somewhere to live.
Enjoy your uni experience, keep me updated.
Oh, and don't worry about leaving it late! Clearing is there to help students like yourself.
I'm not going through clearing, but yes I see your point! There are people worse off than me. Aslong as I have a nice room.
Got the LEA form today. Niiiicce.