I am hopefully getting into the halls when start uni after the summer but wondered if anyone could tell me what it is really like staying there? Would you recommend it?
2006-06-14 01:21:23 · 6 answers · asked by Showaddywaddy 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Totally! After 3 years, I'm still living in halls of residence, even though most people move out after the first year. Its worth it for the social life alone, but it does reduce the amount of things you have to worry about, i.e., utility and internet bills, safety and all that. All in all, it is the advisable thing to do when you're spending your first year at university, and still a viable option after. Go for it!
2006-06-14 01:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Wildhoney 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It all depends what university you are at, and what the condition of halls are like. Their age is usually a good indication.
I was lucky- I had brand new halls when I started uni last year, but from talking to my friends, it doesn't really matter what they are like, it's the experience that counts!
It's a fantatic way to make friends. Many of my close friends I met through my flatmates in my first year. I would really recommend it for the social side. Plus you don't have to worry about bills or getting to campus in your first year- a bonus, for sure!
It can be really hard to live with new people, esp. if they are messy or play their music loudly at all hours. A little bit of give and take is needed to stop you commiting murder! Ground rules for cleaning the kitchen can help, if you lay them early enough, and for things like borrowing milk and butter etc.
It always helps to become somewhat immune to mess- I had to ignore it. I was likely to snap otherwise!
Most halls have an RA- an older student who keeps an eye on things. If you ever have a problem, go to your RA, and they'll sort everything out.
2006-06-14 01:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by Five- Farthings 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's decent. You will find yourself together with another large group of students, and find friends quickly. I always found there was a lot of community spirit in hall, a lot more than when I lived out. It's always really easy to find people to talk to in hall as well, you're never alone there. At our halls, there also used to be regular events, films every week and lots of sport societies.
Of course, canteen food isn't always great, but it's regular, and you can eat out when you're sick of it. I rarely complained though, and now I have to make my own meals whenever I eat, I sort of appreciate what the kitchen staff used to do.
You may find that being packed in with so many other people there are some issues like cleanliness in communal areas like the kitchen and bathroom, or noise issues... but these things you just have to deal with- it's mostly minor disruption to tell the truth. On the whole I really enjoyed my hall experiences. Living out is great for other reasons, but it's definitely worth staying in hall, I think you're going to enjoy it.
2006-06-14 01:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by Buzzard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap and scruffy BUT you are surrounded by others which can be great when you first leave home.
If you are prissy about things like tidiness be aware obly your room will ever be tidy!
I would recommend it as a cheap, safe option for a 1st year student, avoiding the 'lonely blues' people tend to get in the middle of term 1.
2006-06-14 22:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by squeezy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that there will be no privacy in the hall, u better rent a room so i can visit u more conveniently. And v can keep the privacy as well.
2006-06-14 01:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
was insane, like a scene from fear and loathing in las vegas. Personally i didnt like it, too many wannabe chavs and hippies hell bent on smoking as much weed as posible in as short a time as they could. Avoid
2006-06-14 01:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by enigma_variation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋