Uni Accommodation...

MiNxYyY said:
^^

I've had a mate phone me up saying he just rang his girlfriend and a boy answered the phone, he then passed it through 4 other boys until it reached his girlfriend.

Lets just say it didn't end well :p
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I was joking. If she ends up sleeping in the same room as some guys (her friends) or whatever and nothings happened I couldn't care less.
 
Saetia said:
I'd also say there's a lot less to do in halls though because you're catered for. If you're just in a place with your GF then there will be a lot more day to day stuff like washing, cooking, cleaning which will eat into time you should be studying whereas in halls you will get sick of watching TV / being on the PC so you'll probably study harder in your spare time. There's also a lot more people on tap to ask for help if you're stuck or talk things through with.
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Not if you're not in catered halls though of course, my halls were not catered (in fact I don't think any of the ones at my uni were) and we did our own washing, cooking and some cleaning (technically we had cleaners but generally if we didn't make sure the place was clean first they wouldn't clean up - don't ask me the logic in that, it's just not there). I'm also not sure that you're more likely to study in halls through boredom, there were periods of boredom but they weren't usually alleviated through studying - much more likely was someone suggesting a game of football or going to the pub...

MiNxYyY said:
I haven't been to uni, but i've heard that most girls do get around a lot? Even if they have a bf back home, just wondering if this is the case?
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Difficult to put any sort of quantifiable basis on it, some girls will sleep around, some guys will sleep around - much like anyone and anywhere else in life. If someone has a desire to cheat on their partner then the distance and lifestyle might make it easier at university but it's not as if it means they automatically will.

Or are you asking from the perspective of hoping that girls are 'easier' at university? If that's the case then yes, you're likely to have a lot of opportunities with the opposite sex as is liable to happen when you mix young people, lack of supervision, a new environment and frequently lots of alcohol/drugs. They may or may not have boyfriends but being at university doesn't change that.

Strife212 said:
Do they not have ensuite accomodation?
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Depends on the halls, mine didn't but more modern halls may well do. It usually costs more though.
 
Klo said:
I'm in halls atm and they're ok. A bit overrated in my opinion by all the people who like getting wasted every evening, I don't drink at all so it all gets a bit boring.

For me freshers week was the worst week at uni, I nearly left because of it.
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You sound like an absolute barrel of fun.
 
University is the opportunity for getting educated and learning responsibility as an adult with the end goal being the ability to look after yourself (just). It also enables you to indulge in much debauchery and good times.

Everyone has a different experience. Go with what you feel is right! Due to circumstance I lived in a shared house with 2/3rd years in my 1st year. The first few weeks sucked big time as my campus was 20mile drive away. I almost quit.

I persevered and met some good people through sheer luck on the campus that was a 20 minute walk from my shared house (The main campus). From that moment on I never looked back and met many people in their halls, etc, etc. I often look back and think it was worth the 2/3 weeks of hell to get the best of both worlds. My own space yet I could go down the halls and have fun whenever I wanted.

I ended up living with some good friends I met for 2/3rd year and am still friends with them to this day.

Halls force you into the socialising and having good times. Living away will mean that you aren't forced so will have to work harder at it with people from your course and who you meet on nights out. It might restrict you living with the GF and the worst case scenario is what Daz described above.

Only you will know at the end of it all what is right for you. It may be that the £600 saving (minus bills?) is enough to justify living off campus.

Tough call! Try and make the best of both if possible!
 
WalkeruK said:
You sound like an absolute barrel of fun.
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Big shocker, someone at university for education.

I love partying to much for that but I think it makes a change from the usual lot. Some people I've met I wonder why they're even at uni, going out literally every night because they got massive grants for having a single parent, skipping lectures and all sorts. You just think, why don't you just go on the dole and stop wasting the unis time.
I can sort of deal with it but theres a bit of my brain that does get annoyed to see it.
 
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nydryl said:
Go to halls, you have your whole life to move into a nice flat with your girlfriend. You'll only have one opportunity to experience halls.
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This. Im in my second year currently living in halls was something i was going to do from the start and its well worth it, by far the best time ive had, you cant beat the random nights and having people around you all the time.

In our halls we had 26 people sharing 1 kitchen and 2 showers to many that sounds like a lot but at the end of the day throughout the whole year i only had to wait once for the shower, everyone eats / showers at different times.

Anyway go for halls if the gf is only 10 minutes away thats an easy walk for either of you to make to see each other.
 
WalkeruK said:
Uni with a girlfriend was your first mistake.
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Well, you can only say that with hindsight.

The truly silly decision would be to keep your relationship going well after it should have ended.

I kept my first relationship going for the whole of my first year at university simply because I didn't know any better to end it. If you are unhappy, end it.

I don't blame people for trying to keep their relationships going in these circumstances, but you meet so many new people that things are bound to get strained if you spend less and less time with your partner, especially for the relatively immature relationships of that age.
 
Halls for 1st year for the social life.

Rent a house or whatever, 2nd year with your new friends.

3rd year, crawl back to halls because its easier when the work piles up.

:cool:
 
Tbh it depends what kind of person you are.

I go to northumbria uni (second year) however I live in newcastle anyway, so I spent my first year at home. I didn't make many friends and really didn't enjoy my first year at uni.

I chose to stay at home because I didnt like the idea of halls, being forced with random people all the time and not having much space to yourself. I do sometimes wonder what it would have been like, would I have gotten used to it or just plain hated it?

Im in a flat now for my second year, its more fun - theres a lot more freedom but because I didnt make many friends (only a few people on my course) in my first year - it really has impacted my second year.

Plus my course (computer and network technology) seems to require a ridiculous amount of work CONSTANTLY so I barely have the time as it is.

I would say if you're an outgoing person, then you'll be fine in the flat because it wont be much of an effort for you to make friends. However if you aren't (like me), you're better off in the halls and being forced to make relationships lol.
 
Having lived in halls for the first year, I'd say it's nothing to get excited about. Most of my friends didn't live in and had nicer places, so... :D
 
Really seriously depends what type of person you are. You should know yourself well enough to decide if halls are something that would be worth it for you, and not be influenced by other peoples thoughts on it.

Personally, I am sure they arn't for me and will be finding a shared house for uni in September. I know that the noise, cramped conditions and (for me) awkward social situations will be best avoided. If you are outgoing, make freinds easily and are less concerned about living conditions then halls may provide a more exciting experience.

I feel it's a decision only you can make. Not sure how your girlfreind feels about it though, bound to be a bit upset if you choose to live away from her? Again though, no real input as I don't know anything about you and your relationship!
 
naffa said:
That's reassuring to hear. I'm starting uni this year, and all of my friends will be entering their final year, so I'm doing it all alone. :p

Halls is the way to go then?
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Yup

I wouldn't live in halls if it wasn't en-suite though, having your own shower & toilet is a must..

As long as you're not some kind of weird recluse that doesn't drink, you'll enjoy halls.

Even if you don't get on with your flat mates, there are millions of other flats to meet etc :)


One thing that may happen, food stealing.. But you could just padlock things inside a bag in the fridge if it becomes a problem
 
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