Advice for Choosing University Halls/Accommodation | Uni of York

[@lexc.8250]

I'm in the process of applying for accommodation at York right now, so this was amazing! Thanks💕

[@lexc.8250]

Also, small question, what do you think about Vanbrugh College? For a bit of context, I'm coming to York this year to study Biology, and right now I'm about to apply for accommodation - I think that for me, a standard en-suite room would be best, self-catered, and I like the location of Vanbrugh. If you have any insider information on this college, please let me know😂

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Hi! thank you so much and you're so welcome! Vanbrugh is definitely one of the colleges that forms the heart of Campus West. I have a few friends who lived there in first year but they were shared rooms, catered etc. They all really liked it and the location is so ideal for your course, so if you want to be close then that's your best bet for sure. Vanbrugh run some great events like Jazz nights, yoga and have a running club - there's basically at least 1 event on every day in term time. Vanbrugh is pretty musical too, so there's a choir, rehearsal spaces and music nights. Also the head of college is Rob (he used to be Constantine's head) and he's the nicest guy! He always showed his face and made sure everyone had a good time. Plus they've got a pub now called the Vanbrugh Arms! Hope this helped!

[@zaiddrew1084]

instablaster...

[@brookeo3867]

In 2017 I got Alcuin when I wanted Vanbrugh and cried my eyes out. Alcuin is absolutely slept on as a college. It’s got a rep of being “boring” but I found the atmosphere incredible, and my room was amazing ❤️🦉

[@heatherflorence124]

I'm y13 currently hoping to get Alcuin or Vanbrugh if i get an offer! I'm quite quiet in terms of the fact that I'm not that into clubbing, but I'm glad to hear its not boring because i definitely wouldn't consider myself boring ahah :)

[@Anon-mx7db]

@@heatherflorence124 what are you looking to study? I’m looking at staying in Alcuin to do nursing this Oct :)

[@heatherflorence124]

@@Anon-mx7db im doing History :)

[@elizabethdactyl]

@@heatherflorence124 im hoping for alcuin or Vanbrugh too! doing english and history

[@heatherflorence124]

@@elizabethdactyl omg nice!! Are you in the Alcuin ig gc? Or the history snap one?

[@aimeedavies34]

I’m going to York this year and your videos are so helpful! Thanks for easing my worries 😂

[@ChelsieAngeles]

I'm happy they helped! Good luck for September! ✨

[@briannaturnquest1114]

was it hard to get into??

[@AddittiAgrawal]

this is gonna be so useful for me! thank you :)

[@ChelsieAngeles]

no problem! ✨

[@kalinaklimentova8241]

Hey Chelsie :) Your video was so helpful. I just have a few questions ..... How can I find out what the Freebie is for every college ? Also, my fave so far are Goodricke and Langwith , what is your personal opinion on them ?

[@tubeWyrme]

You work so much harder than I did for my degree!

[@hasanabdullah3851]

Thank you so much !

[@justadiamond4961]

Thank you so much for this!! 💗✨

[@ChelsieAngeles]

you're welcome! 💖

[@AngelMugova]

This video was so helpful even though I’m starting at York in 11 days hahaha! I’ve been watching your videos nonstop since I got my results!

[@julietb9247]

I've been doing the same! Apparently we're in the same accommodation, I recognise your name! Fun to see that we watch the same aha :)

[@AngelMugova]

Juliet B omg hahaha what a coincidence, small world! See you soon:)

[@ChelsieAngeles]

thank you!! best of luck for move in this weekend and your first year!

[@paigebelle5169]

Hi! I’m starting at York this September for law I was wondering which accomodation you’d recommend, Langwith or Goodricke xx💓

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Langwith! It’s more sociable, next to the bar, busier, bigger rooms, double beds, TVs and sofas in the kitchen but it does cost more so you’ll have to weigh up whether it’s worth it!

[@feelinongsteng3884]

Thanks for all these information im too under process can i go for january intake in management

[@isabellabrunton4946]

Hi this is so helpful! I have firmed York for Law and was really interested in how many people stay in at Uni accommodation after 1st year. Is this common? Thanks :))

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Hi! Congrats! I wouldn't say it's entirely common. But I do know a few people who have done it. Most people only move off because it's cheaper, you can live with a chosen group of friends and it feels like you get more freedom/responsibility. Having said that, I think a lot of people tend to return to halls for their final year when they need to buckle down a bit.

[@isabellabrunton4946]

Right ok that’s really useful to know. Btw I think I met you at interviews 😂 your video popped up and I knew I recognised you from somewhere. I’m still very much undecided about whether York is for me even though be firmed it 😬 x

[@dorsavh3470]

your video was really helpful!thank you so much💙may I ask which is more expensive : paying for a catered room or buying stuff to cook?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

No problem, thank you for watching! Depending on your diet and eating habits, I would say it is more expensive to pay for a catered room. Especially at york, as even if you are catered then at the weekends and lunches you need to make your own food on top.

[@SophieLaureen98]

Gosh my loan won’t even cover my accommodation, it’s nerve racking ☹️

[@lulu-vh2gi]

from osap?

[@Kysk]

really helpful thank you ♥

[@victorias.97]

Thanks for video, really useful! Do you know many people who have lectures on the main campus but live on Campus East?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Hi! It's normally about a 50/50 split. Most of my first year flat lived on East but had lectures/departments on West!

[@victorias.97]

@@ChelsieAngeles That's really good to know! I'll be on East but all my lectures are on West so I was wondering if there were many others doing the same

[@Riven-qm7kv]

hi~ I booked wentworth last month, may I ask how wentworth's facilities are and the vibes around there? Thx :>)

[@vvvv2573]

Me watching this and paying full attention even tho im not getting any acommodation or being in america 😂😂

[@Kay-oj7gl]

Hi, I'm an American at Universities here there are cafeterias and meal plans, do these not exist in the UK or is this an equivalent to catered?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Hi. Catered accommodation is basically the equivalent. You rock up to the hall, get your food, sit with everyone etc. however, at york, not every meal is catered (i think it's just breakfast and dinner 5 days a week so you have kitchens to cook for the rest of the time). if you're in self-catered you can also opt for a meal plan and use the catered services.

[@hellow4130]

This is my biggest issue with U.K. universities. Many of them have no cafeterias or meal plans, something that’s so useful in the U.S. In the U.S many cafeterias are all you can eat, so you get your monies’ worth.

[@hellow4130]

Chelsie Angeles Self catered halls in the U.K. are definitely not the equivalent to U.S cafeterias and meal plans. The U.S way of catering is on a different tier.

[@oliviasiani1858]

Hi I’m hoping to go to Vanbrugh college this September to do sociology, did you get your first choice when you applied? I am trying to decide what order to put my 7 colleges in for my application and wondered if most people get there first choice any way ?

[@declanbickers6802]

I’ve applied for Vanbrugh for september also! I have heard that this is the most popular college so if it’s your first choice, it still isn’t guaranteed! So make sure your second & third choices are something you’ll enjoy!

[@Bianca-fy1gk]

Hi - around what time did you apply for your accommodation at York?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

I applied in June for first year as a fresher and December for second year as a returner.

[@namalfernando4854]

Can we get family accommodation in campus?

[@tubeWyrme]

Alcuin rules!!!

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Long live the Owl! 😂

[@boasa]

How does the TV license work in the UK? I see that it is included in Langwith and Constantine but not in Goodricke but does that mean that I will have to pay £150 a year to watch BBC iPlayer on my phone if I apply to Goodricke?

[@emmagrace1648]

Hiya. I've been doing some research into this recently. If the device you're using to watch anything on iPlayer or on the itv hub or anything like that is connected to a power source (i.e. a TV or your laptop or phone plugged into their chargers) then you do need to have bought a license as the device is essentially routed to that location. However, if the device can hold its own battery (basically is not charging at the point when you're watching something on it) then it has no 'route' and so you don't need a license. Basically if you want to watch something on your phone you can, as long as it's not charging at the time. hope this helps :-)

[@ellisholden2546]

Bottom line is: halifax is underrated

[@emmagrace1648]

Hiya - just wanted to ask what you think of Langwith College? I've put it as my first choice but can still re-jig my application so trying to work out whether it's the right place! I'm starting a Theatre course in September. Thanks! x

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Hi! Langwith is the hub of east campus as it has the only university bar on east and is located centrally. It's meant to be the musical and theatrical college so I'm sure you'll like it (especially if karaoke nights etc are you thing). In my opinion it doesn't matter about college, go for the accommodation price, style, ensuite/bathroom, catered/self-catered options you like the best. Everyone mingles anyway so colleges don't really matter after first year! Good luck for September!

[@emmagrace1648]

Chelsie Angeles thank you so much - really useful xx

[@gemmacharlotte1987]

James v Vanbrugh??

[@ChelsieAngeles]

all i know is that James is sporty bc it's by the sports facilities and vanbrugh is kinda musical and catered haha

[@TANKCRAZY1]

ngl, I rate the brutalist intro

[@monahosny3802]

Is gym membership not part of the fees in York?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

nope! it's an added extra if you want it, although you can get student rates at certain gyms.