HOW TO CHOOSE UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION IN THE UK | student accommodation everything you need to know

[@hannahriley9817]

Really helpful video, I have firmed Birmingham for Sept 2021 and I cannot wait :) would love a video about the social side of Birmingham/the uni and what are good activities there are in the city for students x

[@annarebecca]

I’m so happy! and of course i cant wait to make this x

[@milesn1993]

Another wonderful video, Anna - very well researched and very informative! I completely agree: I did my undergraduate at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and here, we do not have any catered options. We split between shared bathrooms or en-suite. I personally opted for the shared bathroom and stayed in the famous ziggurats (they feature on an album cover by the streets and overlook the lake!). The pros were definitely sociability and location right overlooking the lake and next to the library and the main campus square and facilities and student union. Cons...shared bathrooms can be pretty unsavoury at times and the building was a little like a greenhouse...concrete and glass! Stay safe and strong and keep going, wonderful stuff! Xx

[@annarebecca]

Thank you so so much for watching, you too! I hope this is helpful for someone, this such good advice xx

[@milesn1993]

You are most welcome :) and I hope so too! If anyone wants to know more about UEA, I’m happy to answer haha! Xx

[@PhoebeJones]

I’m already at uni but for people who aren’t This is a really useful video!! X

[@annarebecca]

Thanks so much phoebe, hope uni is going well!

[@samueltemple-baxter9343]

Really good tips for those looking at starting university!

[@annarebecca]

So happy there helpful!!

[@HarveyFrederick]

OMG I NEEDED THIS SO BADLY THANK YOU

[@annarebecca]

SO GLAD! Thanks for watching.

[@robynthorpe5314]

Highlight of my week when an "Everyday Anna" video pops into my sub box!

[@annarebecca]

Aw thank you so much!

[@zarrintasnim4687]

I look forward for Ur vlogssss every weekkkkk!!!! Xx

[@annarebecca]

Me too! Thanks so much! x

[@ratnadipdas8219]

Great advice on what is such an important part of uni life! Also, love your sweater :)

[@annarebecca]

Thank you so so much!!

[@daisydavidson9762]

This is so helpful, meant to be starting UoB for Medicine in ! x

[@annarebecca]

So glad it was helpful, hopefully I’ll see you at Birmingham later this year 💛

[@mildredakpabio-klementowsk9615]

Congrats!! I’m also meant to be starting this September. Have you decided where your applying to for accom?

[@madim6889]

loved this Anna, I'll be going to uni in September hopefully so this is really useful x

[@annarebecca]

Thank you so much, so happy it was helpful! I’m sure your love uni in September!

[@zoegrace5428]

Such a helpful vid thanks gal

[@annarebecca]

So glad thank you!

[@amypurser3815]

I'm currently living in a studio flat in my final year and I love it! Would advise it if you have a good group of friends but also like your own space!

[@annarebecca]

Thanks so much, this is so interesting I would defiantly consider doing that sounds so good!

[@nursetomedic5736]

I remember going to visit a friends halls the first time I was at uni- still got mild PTSD from it tbh 😂

[@annarebecca]

😂😂😂 what gave you PTSD?

[@HollyRoseHf]

Loving your uni videos! so helpful xx

[@annarebecca]

So glad, I can’t wait to watch your uni videos when you go!! ❤️❤️

[@ohthatsemily3943]

For the accommodation I’m applying for, you get to choose if you want a mixed or single sex flat. I’m a big girls girl so I feel like I’d be more comfortable in an all girl environment but I’m worried about bitchyness!! Have you got any advice on this?

[@annarebecca]

I personally chose mixed as I think the dynamic of mixed is really nice. But, equally some people love a single sexed flat. I really think it depends on who you get as it does with all flats it’s a bit of a gamble. I would choice whichever you would be more comfortable in. I hope this helps x

[@kostandinakristaqi9934]

Loved this Anna! Super helpful. Just wondering, are you able to get accommodation after your first year? Or is it reserved for incoming first years?

[@annarebecca]

You can but not all accommodation, some are reserved for older years but a lot are just for first years. Private halls tend to be first come first serve and keep a certain amount for older years or other students but again there are less. Hope this helps xx

[@amyudall4560]

I’m hoping to get a room in chamberlain!! Any tips for getting your first choice accom?x

[@annarebecca]

At Birmingham unfortunately no, I’m so sorry. Make sure you apply on time, but then they pick it randomly using a generator! Good luck I really hope you get it, but so many accommodations at Birmingham are really nice so I’m sure your be happy wherever x

[@kiransidhu3456]

Hi Anna, which en-suite accommodations would you recommend at University of Birmingham? I’m quite sociable and do enjoy going out and I would like a fairly nice room xx

[@annarebecca]

I would say the vale, if your sociable its really sociable on the vale and there are so many students there. En-suites that are nice are chamberlain and Mason are very nice rooms, hope this help and you get where you want xx

[@charlottebell9097]

How does Birmingham pick your accommodation? Also which is nearest the gym? Thanks

[@annarebecca]

It’s random, you choice your top 6 in order and then they try to put you in one which is as near to your favourite as they can. The Selly Oak accommodations are the nearest to both the main uni gym and the Tiverton gym which are the only real gyms near the uni and where everyone goes. Hope this helps let me know if you have any more questions x

[@meganlucy3923]

Yay I’m the first to comment! xx

[@annarebecca]

Thanks so much Megan xx

[@vardhanv.8579]

Would you recommend the vale village, Selly Oak or Pritchatts park? I would prefer an en suite of which prichatts has none so i did not apply there.

[@isabelrowe911]

what are the reputations of different accommodations at bham? xx

[@annarebecca]

So... tennis courts definitely has a bit of a party rep and is renowned for being very social, a lot of people really like this one but it is shared bathrooms. Chamberlain, is quite posh being one of the most expensive accommodations but it is really nice. I wouldn't apply to any on Pritchatts park, its not on the vale or selly oak and gets bit lost with all the other accommodations. The ones on selly oak are all slightly less sociable than the vale and there are less students there in total. BUT the location is amazing, really close to the uni, gym, shops and train station so it really depends what your looking for. hope this helps?

[@isabelrowe911]

@@annarebecca thank u sm x

[@sharmilathirumurugan7381]

@@annarebecca hi Anna, I quite liked the look of Pritchatts park lol so would u mind expanding on why u wouldn't go for it? Is it close to any supermarkets or gyms? Also, how's safety in Selly Oak? :)

[@amentimergatafesa3293]

what do you think about spinney at UOB?

[@SweetSinger789]

Hi, what is the reputation of Aitken and Liberty/Calthorpe Court? I heard Liberty/Calthorpe Court is less sociable and not safe?

[@teadock573]

Hi I love your videos so much! I'm going to bham in September, do you know anyone who stays in the green community? I love the look of the accommodation but am a little worried about having extra commitments environment wise. Also what do people think of the global community? And how do duplex rooms work kitchen wise, I know 2 rooms share a bathroom but what sort of kitchen do you get in a duplex? Thank you!

[@annarebecca]

Hi so excited for you! I have heard really good things about global community, everyone is supposed to be really sociable and the accommodation is nice, I believe duplex just means that there bigger, so bigger kitchen as your a flat of 18 which is a lot more compared to the normal 5/6, so just think a bout if this is something you would like. Hope this helps!

[@teadock573]

@@annarebecca Thank you! I'm actually also going to study medicine, do you have any tips on which textbooks are best, or generally what is worth buying/doing?

[@joytom925]

What is battery park and oak brook park like at Birmingham

[@annarebecca]

Battery park is so nice but slightly quieter as it is away from the vale and the other Selly Oak accommodations. Oak Brook park has a really good reputation for being sociable and near everything but apparently the rooms aren’t so nice and its a little old round the edges. I hope this helps!

[@joytom925]

@@annarebecca wow you replied, thank you! When you say sociable do you mean it has a party reputation or just the people being more social than battery?

[@trofimrizun1928]

Thanks very helpful

[@annarebecca]

so so happy it was helpful 🥰

[@shenailyn289]

What would you say is the best accommodation at Birmingham? I'm thinking of going there, so would love to know😊😄🛏

[@annarebecca]

So... tennis courts definitely has a bit of a party rep and is renowned for being very social, a lot of people really like this one but it is shared bathrooms. Chamberlain, is quite posh being one of the most expensive accommodations but it is really nice. I wouldn't apply to any on Pritchatts park, its not on the vale or selly oak and gets bit lost with all the other accommodations. The ones on selly oak are all slightly less sociable than the vale and there are less students there in total. BUT the location is amazing, really close to the uni, gym, shops and train station so it really depends what your looking for. hope this helps?

[@shenailyn289]

@@annarebecca this is really useful. Thank you so much

[@ayabongagcwensa2072]

@@annarebecca why wouldn’t you recommend Prichatts Park? Is it bad social wise?

[@selflove0919]

Hi do you use a student loan to purchase accommodation a bit late to purchase ik it's expensive

[@nassunajacqueline8074]

Which En-suite postgraduate accommodation, do you recommend at University of Birmingham? walk-able distance to Uni

[@annarebecca]

I really like metal works for post grads which is where I was. It’s an amazing location, really close to the Uni and gym but also really nice

[@nassunajacqueline8074]

Kindly share the email contact of metalworks

[@zhshah1358]

Hi Anna which en suite accom does meal plans if you know any would be so helpful! Xx

[@annarebecca]

I think only Shackleton, but I’ve such good things about it. There’s lots of en-suites and self catered but not many on meal plan. Hope this helps!

[@aminoaura5742]

Hi ! Thank you for your video😍 Do you know about the reputation of Bentley house, The old fire station or IQ accommodations in Birmingham? I am planning to study in Aston Uni and I am not sure which accommodation nearby would be a good one as in google a lot of bad reviews.

[@d.arahman2410]

Hi Anna, are the any other living options for first year other than uni accommodation?

[@annarebecca]

Hey, yes you can go for private accommodation. So if you look for flats in town or if you go on Facebook pages you can find student houses that need an extra person. This would be with older years though. It can be a little lonely if you do it this way though so it depends what your looking for!

[@tanishakhurana464]

Hi, what’s the reputation of metal works ? How sociable is it?

[@annarebecca]

So the metal works is really nice, the rooms are lovely but it isn’t the most sociable, so it depends what is most important to you!

[@moumitajoyee]

which on-site accommodation is close to medical school and little specious?can you please advice me-thanks

[@annarebecca]

The Selly oak ones are all ensuit and nearer to the medical school so bournbrook, metal works, Jarrett hall and oak brook park!

[@ilgin7211]

would you chose chamberlain or mason, I don't mind parties and I guess I can be sociable

[@annarebecca]

Yes chamberlain is lovely and has a really good reputation!!! it's on the vale so with lots of students and is quite sociable. The only downside is that it is expensive and one of the furthest from the university but still only 25 minute walk. Hope this helps let me know if you have any more questions x

[@winstonlam8104]

Hi what is ur opinion or the reputation of Shackleton ?

[@annarebecca]

Really good, it’s very sociable and Ive heard really good things. However its meal plan though so be aware of that, but it’s in the middle of the vale so you will get to meet loads of people!

[@z1.patarn623]

Hi I was just wondering which accommodation Is closer to the law school

[@annarebecca]

the closest accommodation choices would be the Selly oak ones so: metal works, Jarratt hall, bournbrook and Oak Brook Park. Try putting the accommodations into google maps and then to the law building to see the walking distance. I did this and it really helped ☺️

[@imjusturban]

when would the best time be to start booking for accommodation?

[@annarebecca]

As soon as you can really, especially if where you apply is first come first serve.

[@imjusturban]

ahh, thank you!

[@sy8112]

What's the best accommodation that's closest to the medical school?

[@annarebecca]

I would say any of the Selly oak accommodations, you do also have Pritchatts park which is really close but it is quite separate from everyone as its not on the vale or near all the pubs and the students union which is really nice with the Selly oak accommodations!

[@aromashahbaz3766]

I’m hoping to get a room in onyx!Can you please tell me how much walking distance is onyx from university of Birmingham?

[@annarebecca]

It’s a very long walk, about 1hr30mins but the train is about 30 minutes. It is quite far and not one of the actual UoB accommodations, it might be worth looking at one a little nearer. Hope this helps?

[@aromashahbaz3766]

@@annarebecca Yes! Thank you so much😘❤️

[@eshachadda4496]

Which halls did u stay in x

[@annarebecca]

the metal works x

[@B4MBAM98]

Wish i had this video when i was applying, i ended up at Liberty Court 🤦‍♀️

[@annarebecca]

Oh no, what’s Liberty court like?

[@B4MBAM98]

@@annarebecca accomodation isn't bad but that 30 min walk to campus in winter is not fun 😂

[@SweetSinger789]

@@B4MBAM98 what do you say the pros and cons are of Liberty court?

[@hanayokoyama-king632]

Hi, whats the reputation of mason?

[@annarebecca]

Really nice accommodation, the rooms are really nice and its on the vale which is where most student are. However, it is supposed to be slightly less sociable than some of the others like chamberlain or tennis courts. Hope this helps!

[@sijilo]

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[@annarebecca]

Thank you!

[@offbeattravel7225]

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[@annarebecca]

THANKS! ❤️