Glasney Parc, Tremough Campus, Cornwall (Halls Of Residence At The University Of Exeter)

Member Name: Bristolboy

Product:	Halls Of Residence At The University Of Exeter
Date:	10/07/08 (440 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Many. Amazing accomodation at a very competitive price.

Disadvantages: Very few.

I am studying at the University of Exeter's Cornwall Campus and in the first year (I am now in my third) I was a resident of Glasney Parc, the halls of residence of the Tremough Campus.

The campus has all been built within the last five years or so, and so along with the academic areas of the site all the accomodation is virtually new. I was in what is now the older blocks, as new blocks were under construction whilst I was there, but even though it was old it was still under 5 years old.

Each room consisted of a double bed, an ensuite bathroom and lots and lots of storage space, and yet the room was still spacious and there was no impression of it ever appearing cramped. There was a phone, which could be used for free internal calls, and also very fast internet access (although for internet an extra charge of about £50 per academic year was needed).

Each room was one of seven which shared a flat. There was a deliberate mix of males and females in each flat, along with courses. A point worth noting here is the fact that as the Campus is shared with University College Falmouth (Previously Falmouth College of Arts) there was a wider mix of courses than would be expected just by looking at the Exeter website or prospectus. Each flat would have an equally spacious shared kitchen, which was well stocked with all the usual items (oven, microwave, two large fridge freezers etc) as well as a TV with freeview and DVD player.

The kitchen and corridors were cleaned every weekday by cleaners, and these would clean the bedrooms fortnightly (all included in the price). Also included in the price was all gas, electricty, water, council tax etc.

The rooms are paid for termly, with each payment due just after the student loan payment enters the bank account. Whilst I was there the cost was under £90 per week, for a contract of approximately 40 weeks, however for the academic year which has just ended I believe this had increased to about £96p/w.

So what about disadvantages? Generally there were very few. The major gripe people would have was the lack of a common type room, but I personally felt such a room would have been an extra cost for little extra benefit, as both the rooms and kitchens were roomy enough. The only issue was with a possible lack of cupboard space in the kitchen, although this was soon overcome as soon as people realised there was no need to have seven of every item within the kitchen.

Summary: Has to be seen to be believed. A main reason for why many people choose this university and campus.