Living in University Halls

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Hey guys,

I've just got a form from my uni saying I've got a room blah blah blah etc. And it's finally starting to dawn on me that I've never had to live anywhere on my own so I really dont know what to expect.

So basicly, has anyone got any advice/stories/incoherent ramblings about living in halls that they'd like to share with me and the rest of the community? :p
 
Monster said:
Halls will be the most fun your ever going to have, its a real blast. I lived in a long corridor with about 11 other people, mainly girls :)
Was always interesting that the shower had no door and only a curtain so you may find the towel gets stolen once or twice but running around naked is part of the fun. You can always do it in revenge to the girls :)

Advice: When you move in, if you have a tv and tv license you WILL be god. Girls love channel 4 programmes and will come to your room for them. Also a selection of films is always inviting.
Bring lots of booze. I had a lot and also some normal drinks, not everyone is alcoholic!
Introduce yourself very early on, unpacking can be done another time. First impressions are important, but DONT, DONT, be someone your not. Be yourself and have fun, and you will meet people who your suited to very soon.
Keep your door open when your in, and go and visit people when your out. Invite them for a drink or to share meals. You will love it.

What university are you going to? If its Loughborough you WILL have a blast.

Enjoy!
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I'm going to Manchester Metropolitan University to do Computer Games Technlogy. One of my mates from here is also going, and we're going to be placed in the same flat area of the halls, so I'll know at least one person there.
 
Raymond Lin said:
29 - DO NOT, SERIOUSLY, DO NOT let people know you know about PCs , you'll ended up being the tech guy who everyone comes to get their problem fixed for nothing. Not worth it, specially when you can't fix it and they blame you for it.
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Lol, I made this mistake once already, not going to do it again in a hurry :D
 
R34P3R said:
This thread really couldnt hae come at a better time, im going to book my place at halls tomorrow because ive already got my results (did BTEC course) and have def got my place.

Some great stuff in here i would never have thought of :D
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Yeah I made it because it just dawned on me today that in a few weeks i'll have to arrange travel and stuff. Seemed so far away until today for some reason.
 
lemonkettaz said:
what do you mean approved.

did you get a letter with a table on sort of showing you what you will get?
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No written confirmation as of yet, but I signed onto their website and the status says approved and there's a table that's showing me how much i'm going to get.
 
R34P3R said:
I recieved a letter about my student loan also but a few days ago now basically telling me ill be getting tuition fees paid and then 4756 quid aswell as that (got 1250 overdraft aswell intrest free at that :D )

Letter said i will recieve another letter within 14 days of course start date with dates of when i will get each payment etc etc.

This reminds me I need to ring them and give them my new account details.
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Yeah thats around the figures i'm gettting. I also have an overdraft ;p
 
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