or do they usually find accomodation nearby?
2007-03-15 00:33:08 · 8 answers · asked by Vix 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It depends on the university. At mine, accomodation is guaranteed for everyone in first year and I know of someone at the age of 26 who was in halls. After 2nd year, I moved out into town, rather than stay on campus as it was too noisy! lol
It depends on what you want to do and how old you are whether you decide to take that accomodation or not. Halls can be pretty riotous and noisy and the rooms are tiny. Most people in them have never been away from home before, hence the noise etc etc. Alternatively, you can have so many experiences of living in halls and meet so many different people from around the world. It's up to you which one appeals more to you.
2007-03-15 00:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by Cat burgler 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, they can reside in halls if they want, but the chances are they might not be very happy there.
The younger students are away from home for the first time and will be making the most of their new found freedom- loud music, friends visiting at all hours, leaving the washing up etc until the last minute (or for someone else to do).
Halls can be very small and overcrowded and it can be difficult to live in such close proximity to so many other people. It can also be very noisy- and at unreasonable hours.
As a mature student it shouldn't be too hard to find your own accomodation. Your added life experience gives you the skills to act on your own initiative and be independent. Colleges have student services departments that will give advice on finding your own accomodation, and will be able to provide you with a list of reputable landlords.
2007-03-18 14:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by fionio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of universities have multiple student housing options. While mature students can live in the dorms, they may not want to. I moved across the country to go to grad school in my 40s. My university had student apartments available. We had the benefits of living on campus - on the campus computer network, close to the library and classes, and eligible for the university's housing grant program - without the restrictions of the dorm, and we had 12 month leases so we didn't have to leave over breaks. It was still too loud, but it was much easier than going someplace new and having to find an apartment. Good luck!
2007-03-15 04:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by pag2809 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and some single mature students stay in halls. But they tend to move out after the first year. It is good to have some experience of hall life if it's your first time, but you may find the company juvenile after a while, or it may make you feel younger.
2007-03-15 00:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that first year students reside in halls then generally students team up with others to rent a house but you may be able to stay on the campus for the duration
2007-03-15 00:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by ANDREW H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can reside in hallls, when you fill out your form for accomodation you can put what age group you would like to live with.
2007-03-15 22:48:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, I am not too sure but www.studentsbuddy.co.uk can help U find accommodation. when you log on ,just find the accommodation section and register for free.
Good luck
2007-03-15 07:23:42 · answer #7 · answered by Francine B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean dormatories, yes, if there are openings.
2007-03-15 00:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋