Halls Of Residence At The University of Strathclyde

Last year i stayed in the Halls of Residence at the University of Strathclyde. Strathclyde Uni has a policy that students are only offered accommodation if they live outwith 25 miles of the University - unfortunately i live about 20 miles away from Glasgow and as i was not offered accommodation my only option was to wait until the last minute and see if they had any places left. A few weeks before i was due to start my course i recieved a letter offering me a place in Baird Hall, the University's only catered halls which also happen to be off campus (strathclyde have a large number of student flats located next to the university - highly recommended). I ...

The first thing most Strathclyde students will tell you when selecting halls is AVOID BIRKBECK!!! I will explain in a moment. If attending the John Anderson (city centre) campus, you have the choice of catered or self-catered halls. The catered halls are called Baird Hall, and are on Sauchiehall Street, a 20 minute walk from campus. The only advantages of Baird are, of course the food provided, and it is meant to have a 'community atmosphere'. However, I believe the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Most Baird residents have to share their room, normally with a stranger, which can always be a risk. The rooms are not meant to be very nice, or ...