Student Accommodation in general

I was lucky enough (and I say this without sarcasm) to go a uni that offered accommodation in halls for all 3 years - partly because there was a lack of private rental accommodation in the town, and partly because they wanted to keep an eye on us. This was great as it meant we weren't at the mercy of dodgy landlords (or even dodgier electrics, plumbing etc.), we lived in the centre of town and we didn't have to pay rent during vacations. But sharing with scores of fellow students rather than 2 or 3 can wear you down after a while. I loved university - I really did - but living in halls for 3 years nearly drove me round the bend. ** My first year: smells ...  Read the complete review

Having just finished my first year at Cardiff University I know a bit about the ups and downs of student accommodation. I stayed in self-catered halls sharing a flat and bathroom with four other girls. 1. Choosing accommodation: This is perhaps one of the confusing things you need to do before starting university on top of the mountains of UCAS forms you need to get through. There are so many options available such as staying at home, private accommodation or the most popular in the first year halls. Staying at home is the cheapest option probably, however there are some extra costs you need to think about such as transport to the campus / building. I ...  Read the complete review

I am not going to write my usual lengthy opinion on this subject. Indeed, I am only writing after reading a couple of the other reviews on this subject, and felt the urge to tell my brief tale. As usual, I shall live up to my username... As those of you who have read my brief profile know, I am currently studying at Northumbria University. This was not always the case. Indeed, this year I began my LLB at Sheffield Hallam University, and accepted the accomodation offered to me by the Uni at Exchange Works, Arundel Street- a newly built block of flats desighed for students. Due to the newness of the flats, the rent was the highest of any of the student ...  Read the complete review

During my first year at Edinburgh University I stayed at a 5-person flat at Darroch Court.Having heard and discussed several student flats with many other students, It is generally believed that Darroch Court is one of the best student flats centre. The flats are equipped with a large kitchen/sitting room, big study bedrooms, wc with showers and most importantly: most important appliances (Hoover, kitchen, microwave washer/dryer, fridge/freezer). The study bedrooms had a single bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a bedside table and a table each and were oin excellent condition. I am afraid I cannot comment on the people I was allocated to share the flat ...  Read the complete review

AHHH Dorm Life!!! A mixed bag to say the least. The pros and cons can on infinitely but I will highlite a few of my favorites of each. First the Cons! My first year at Clemson University Freshman dorms...what a dump, shared lavatories, gang shower. Gang shower is supposed to mean a gang of shower heads but you really need gang protection to use those showers, it is one big room with 20 shower heads along the walls and a big drain in the middle of the floor. No partitions, No privacy at all. The gay guys always hung out near the showers looking for free peep shows and occasionally they would get their asses beat by the jocks. Speaking of jocks the ...  Read the complete review