Halls of Residence at Cardiff University in general

Express Review on Halls of Residence at Cardiff University in general
by Cardiff 09 Graduate - written on 19/07/09
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The 3 must knows of University Hall

(1) It includes separate accomodation buildings. (Tower, Birchwoord etc). Each building is completly different. Typically you will either stay in a flat layout (a key that opens to your flat only, which you share with 5 others peeps) or a cooridoor layout. (a key opens to a coordioor, which multiple rooms comming of it).

(2)The hall has a friendly vibe! (far more than the other halls). Its location and prices seem to attract down to earth people, which creates a welcoming spirt.

(3) The hall is furthest away from University. This is good! There is far more space and you don't feel cramped into tiny brick like buildings. The only hall that has gardens.

My advice is don't get fixated on what features/facilities each hall has, but think about its vibe. A friendly vibe is what Uni Hall prides itself on!

University Hall-The Real Story (219 words)
by Julia Morgan - written on 10/05/09
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University Hall, what can I say? Situated in the cyncoed area of Cardiff (very very posh!) its is around 2 miles away from the University, which takes about 35 mins to walk to, however there are buses running every hour to and from the union and other University buildings which i wouldn't be without especially with the lovely welsh weather! The buildings themselves...ok Nevern and Tower could do with some updating but as for the rest of them they are just as good as talybont. The plus side of Nevern, where I am based is that the flats are usually filled with clearing/insurance place students so you are all in the same boat! And ok the walls are made from ...  Read the complete review

Halls of Residence at Cardiff University in general: Allensbank House-- terrible management! (304 words)
by Melissa - written on 23/04/09
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I'm an international postgrad living in Allensbank House, and it's my second year here-- and most assuredly, my last. This year, the management was taken over by Liberty Living, and it is their inability to manage problems that is driving me to a house share next year. The facilities are all right; the rooms are tiny, the kitchen is nowhere near big enough for 5 people, but the shower has a door so the bathroom won't flood. However, if you have any problems with your flatmates, then you are in serious trouble. I am forced to live with a drug addict who steals our food, blares music as a harassment tool and who has repeatedly threatened me, to the point where I have ...  Read the complete review

Senghennydd Court - THE best halls!! (1527 words)
by CaruRygbi - written on 29/03/09
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In terms of which halls to choose for Cardiff Uni, I would say Senghennydd Court should be well up there on your list!! I lived there in my first year of uni (last year) and loved it! Seng Court (or Senghetto as it is affectionately known) has about 1000 students in 14 houses. Most of the houses have 12 flats, although Houses A-D are smaller (6 flats in A,B and C, and 8 in D). Three of the houses, situated in the main courtyard, are just for postgraduate students and have a different layout, but all the rest are for undergrads. In the undergrad houses each flat has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 kitchen. Each block has a cleaner who comes around ...  Read the complete review

Express Review on Halls of Residence at Cardiff University in general
by Clare - written on 01/03/08
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If like me, you have an insect phobia, stay well away. My house is infested with 'silverfish' as are many others. They look a bit like centipedes and love the damp-which is a problem for anyone with a pod bathroom. Reception don't seem to care too much about anything. My post has been stolen by other people living in the house.
Its not all bad though, generally (apart from thiefs and insects) its a really nice place to live.