Pollock Halls, Not That Bad (Halls Of Residence At The University Of Edinburgh)

Member Name: Joe

Product:	Halls Of Residence At The University Of Edinburgh
Date:	26/09/08 (372 review reads)
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Advantages: location food people facilities

Disadvantages: rent!

Yes, Pollock halls is quite expensive - that I can't deny, but if you are aware of the price and want a halls that is in a stunning and picturesque setting, where the food is absolutely fine (and im no food slob who only eats chips and beans) - they've even recently won awards for their healthy food - and resnet (free fast unlimited internet in most of the halls) then Pollock is for you.

I'm not really sure why the presence of ras is always either greatly exaggerated or made out to be the worst thing in the whole world ever. If you don't like 'ras 'sloanes' whatever - you don't have to hang out with them! It's not like every other person is some horrible snob girl thing! I personally haven't seen that many, the ones I have met have been fine, and I don't go out everynight, I am not on any of the sports teams and I am definately no jack wills, definately not super rich but I am still very much making friends with interesting, genuine and warm people. The worst experience I've had with noise disruption was when I was hanging out in the pantry late one night and security came in and told us to keep it down - which was fine and fair enough. Remember - most people if they've had a good experience don't feel the need to write about it, but if they've had a bad one, they want to shout and tell the world - I couldn't believe most of the other reviews when I first read them (apart from the money comments which are fair). As usual the reality is somewhere in between all the cliched stereotypes. With Pollock Halls you get out what you put in, if you can afford it, go!

Summary: talk to people who've been there.....and enjoyed it!