What should I look for when choosing accommodation?

[wicked]

Pembridge - single en suite
Fisher - single
Weeks - single
Holbein - single
Garden - single

Prioroty - room type (i seriously didnt know which one to choose cause i think both are equally important but i really want a single room. and now i'm in the same boat as charlie09. let's juz hope they'll allocate us to one of our 5 choices)

[charlie09]

Haha...same here, wicked.
But I applied to wilson hall as well although they're kinda far because they have a lot of single rooms...Anyway, results are only released in Aug, so chill and don't spend few months worrying about that.
Btw, i'm heading for chem eng...what would you be doing, wicked?

[winson]

Hi wicked,

I applied to the same room types and halls as well. Hope to see you there dude...

Imperial for Chem E.

[wicked]

charlie09,

i'll be doing chem eng as well.

and winson,

what a coincidence!


so nice to finally found TWO future coursemates.

[teddyen]

hmm, fisher single room looks really small in the site's view...

i would go for single too if i can afford it
but my mum say i'm those more suited to go twin, needs company punya XD
lolx

do u guys all have jpa or smtg?
seems like i'm the only one self funding

[luminodreamer89]

Is it advisable that we apply it now?

I agree with charlie09 that Wilson is quite far (as observed using Google Map) =), but overlooking Hyde Park can be nice right? haha. Plus, the single rooms allocated outnumber many halls.

[Sillyboy]

Originally Posted by luminodreamer89

Is it advisable that we apply it now?

I agree with charlie09 that Wilson is quite far (as observed using Google Map) =), but overlooking Hyde Park can be nice right? haha. Plus, the single rooms allocated outnumber many halls.

Of course! But select wisely your preference. You don't want to end up with a place that you're unhappy with.

[luminodreamer89]

Hey, sillyboy, thanks for your advice.

But, is it enough for us to just refer the information on ICL website? I mean, sometimes words or pictures could be deceiving (in the sense of the environment not really the same as in reality). Any useful webpage to refer?

And, just curious, which hall are u living currently, sillyboy? =)

I personally prefer a single room, en-suite or not en-suite is ok. Moderately far (20-30mins walk) is possible. Near garden and not at the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. Does Wilson House match them? HAHA..

hope u can provide some advices, thanks in advance. have a nice day..=)

[Sillyboy]

Originally Posted by luminodreamer89

Hey, sillyboy, thanks for your advice.

But, is it enough for us to just refer the information on ICL website? I mean, sometimes words or pictures could be deceiving (in the sense of the environment not really the same as in reality). Any useful webpage to refer?

And, just curious, which hall are u living currently, sillyboy? =)

I personally prefer a single room, en-suite or not en-suite is ok. Moderately far (20-30mins walk) is possible. Near garden and not at the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. Does Wilson House match them? HAHA..

hope u can provide some advices, thanks in advance. have a nice day..=)

Lol, of course not! There is never enough information when it comes to accommodation. You will want to know as much as possible about it!

For the rooms, what you see is what you get. As for what's on the outside of them, you will find out in a few month's time!

I am currently living in Pembridge and when I saw the rooms on the virtual tour last year, I thought they were pretty decent. Indeed, the rooms here are of good quality but to my horror, the exterior of this age-old Victorian house is just awful! This building is in need of a repaint urgently and seeing those peeling paint for this first time(4th October 200 made me cringe. Moreover, everything inside this building is just so old! A parent of a hallmate said those exact words to another parent during the very first day. Also, the shower in my room is not too great either. Even, the shower of the common toilets is better than mine! Having said all that, I love (yes, love!) where I am living now and wouldn't mind staying here for another two years! I've learnt to live with the downside of choosing a relatively cheaper en-suite room. (This is just for Pembridge anyway. Southside, Beit, Garden, Weeks are amazing! Wilson house is not too shabby too!)

Unfortunately, Wilson House is situated much further than that. You will need about an average of 35-40 minutes walk to college. Also, it is Central London we are talking about. There is no escaping from the hustle and bustle unless you are prepared to live in the outskirts, where some areas can be quite rough!

Lastly, go to this website to find out more about Imperial www.thestudentroom.co.uk. It is similar to Recom but catered for UK and UK bound students. I hope this helps!

[luminodreamer89]

thanks alot...haha..how about the food over there?

As I read through thestudentroom webpage, it seems that good food is hard to get. Does that mean know how to cook is a must? haha. I have a good tongue, but sadly not a pair of good hands when it comes to food. lol...