It may seem now that you will never escape from gcses and they will be absolute torture- but fear not they'll be over before you know it. And in choosing your options- it may seem now, because its the most important decision you have had to make so far, that this is the be all and end all. It isn't- no matter what rubbish your teachers spout out. If you just do what you enjoy then that will naturally lead to the next stage. I can't advise you on every subject as I didn't do them all! but I'll give you as best as I can insight to those I did do and those my friends did. I wont bother telling you about ones you are forced to take as theres no point ...  Read the complete review

++++ ROOM ++++ 99 times outta a 100 students will walk into their new home for a year and think 'F**k me what a s**thole' and upon glancing into their parents eyes they will get the 'I know its a bloody dump but theres no way your not moving out of my house' look. But its not that bad you can actually turn your room into something nice, somethuing you can call home and strangely something you may even miss (*sob* 7F2 *sob*). This is a list of things that I wish I'd been given b4 i went to uni, that way I'd have a decent room from the word go. 1. Buy loads of posters, take pictures of mates, or if you don't have any just wander ...  Read the complete review

Apologies if there is a category for this college already but I couldn't find it. I've just completed my first year here which is the only year students have a chance to live in halls at SIHE. There is student accomodation on both campuses, Townhill and Mount Pleasant, and I lived on Townhill. All halls are self-catering. I wasn't impressed at all with the rooms. Most had no carpet and were cold, and kitchens were locked at about midnight so there was no chance of having a meal when you came home from a night out, or even a cup of tea if you didn't keep your kettle in your room. In addition the kitchen appliances were old and ...  Read the complete review

I approached writing this with some trepidation. Having spent both years of my Librarianship course at Ealing Technical College (now Thames Valley University), in the official college hall of residence, I felt fairly qualified to offer a few hundred words on the pros and cons. However, it was some time ago – in the 70s, to be exact. No internet, no CDs, no Channel 4; Jim Callaghan was in No. 10; and the Bay City Rollers were at their peak. But students haven’t changed that much in the intervening years, and I’m assured that the benefit of my experience will mean something. Obviously prices then are of no more than historical interest, ...  Read the complete review

So, my children, another instalment from the thrilling life of Zoë….. Despite the fact that I’m not a fresher or final year, I live in halls. This isn’t always a possible option, but here in Manchester we have an abundance of uni owned accommodation, so 2, 3 or even 4 years in halls is a possibility. ~~ Why you SHOULD choose halls ~~ 1. Location – I live on campus, our campus is city centre and thus I live in the city centre. Flats on a street less than a minute’s walk away are up for rent at £750 per month on average, for a small one bedroomed place. The area is an expensive one to live in because it’s so ...  Read the complete review