UNIVERSITY ROOM TOUR // University of Exeter

[@BeckyTheButterfly]

Please do a 'things to bring' list! Btw I'm gonna be a fresher in Exeter in September, and I got Lafrowda block E so I am pretty happy I found your video :)

[@PoppyBarr]

Congrats on your offer :) I'll definitely do a what to bring video, feel like they're the most useful to watch before going to uni!

[@MoeshaODonkor]

Your intro was amazing! And your theme is so similar to what I'm planning so that was really helpful 😅 Hopefully starting at Leeds this September after a gap year 😬 xx

[@PoppyBarr]

aw thank you so much!! Good luck with uni :)

[@MoeshaODonkor]

Thaaanks :3 x

[@nurainihassan5807]

Moesha O'Donkor

[@beulaho]

I've been waiting for this since I applied for accommodation back in April! I gave up looking for Exeter videos because there really weren't any and I used the virtual room tour online anyway, and most things online were for en suite rooms 😕 Thanks so much for uploading this!

[@PoppyBarr]

Yeah that's what I found too when looking up accommodations beforehand! Glad I could help :)

[@tlkvox]

Thank you for making this! Old Lafrowda rooms are a lot more spacious than I had previously thought. Not sure if you would know, but is the kitchen/desk space very different at St German's/Rowe?

[@PoppyBarr]

Yeah I was worried when I first moved but honestly there is enough room for everything! I'm not certain about st Germans and Rowe house but I'm pretty sure less people share their flats so the kitchen is a little smaller but more modern (in Rowe house at least). Not sure about desk size but I think all accommodations have pretty large desks!

[@tlkvox]

+Poppy Barr yeah honestly I'm not too worried, I think I'm just getting impatient to hear back from accommodation haha. Thanks for the insider's knowledge ;)

[@charlottelilyturner]

Cool video I really want to go to university but I can't get in because of my Asperger's would I be able to go to uni and study or not

[@PoppyBarr]

Everyone can find a uni that works for them!

[@BaziwizZy]

I got into uni via clearing but there was no more room left in halls when I applied which sucks so now I have to find somewhere to live

[@PoppyBarr]

Good luck!! I know a lot of people who loved living in a house :))

[@kirstenlong5060]

Your room is absolutely lovely! Thank you so much for your advice, especially the part where you suggested to take as many pictures with your friends as possible! My best friend is not a big fan of taking pictures, but I'll tell her that I want to post some on my wall at university.

[@PoppyBarr]

Aw thank you 🤗 Definitely get her in some pics!!

[@Megs0325]

This video was so good! Your the first room tour that isn't filmed handheld and shown object by object!

[@PoppyBarr]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@Nieaqop243]

RIP headphone users

[@chloerice3455]

I would love to see more videos on how you found your uni experience especially ay Exeter! I've firmed Exeter for psychology and I can't wait to go! would also like to see how you found your course :) loved this!

[@PoppyBarr]

Thank you!! Ah that's the same course as me, I hope you enjoy it... I'll definitely do some more uni and uni experience videos :)

[@lilmissmischievious1]

I'm off to uni in September, was wondering if you had any tips or tricks for moving into halls? I'm going to be sharing with slightly fewer people than you (7-9), so any wise words on living with strangers would be much appreciated x

[@PoppyBarr]

I think I may make a whole video on this but if I don't I would say my main advice is just not to over think it too much... I was so worried before I went (to the point I almost didn't go!) and you really don't need to be! Keep in mind everyone is in the exact same position and everyone is so open to meeting new people that making friends is really easy. Hope this helps! :)

[@lilmissmischievious1]

Thank you so much! I'm super nervous, but also excited. I'll definitely watch any uni videos you post x

[@charlotteb4539]

Hi, I've firmed Exeter for September and was wondering if you would recommend bringing a printer or not? I've heard from a lot of people that they found it useful but others have said it wasn't worth it and was wondering what you thought? 😊

[@charlotteb4539]

Ah don't worry just found your 10 things to bring to uni video 👌

[@PoppyBarr]

+Charlotte B yeah was just about to say that haha! If you can take one, I definitely would!! It's not the end of the world if you can't though, I'm sure at least flat mate will have one you can use :)

[@jaiyeko]

Pooppy, how much is acc in Exeter? Wanted to go there, but it's looks so dull:/

[@beulaho]

Could you potentially do another video about standard (shared bathroom) accommodation? I'm a bit nervous for what might happen come September 🤐

[@PoppyBarr]

What kind of things would you want me to answer? :)

[@beulaho]

+Poppy Barr specifically what it's like living with a bunch of strangers, sharing the bathroom with said strangers, and the things you were worried/anxious about before you moved in and met them all.

[@PoppyBarr]

+Beulah O ok I'll try and do this! If it doesn't have its own video I'll definitely include it in my first year advice video ☺️

[@beulaho]

+Poppy Barr Thank you so much! 😄

[@cherrychainsaww]

I want to go here cuz thom yorke went here (pretty sure it was university of exeter)

[@mariamclean971]

Loved this video! Thinking of applying to Exeter for 2017 entry :) I'm curious to know how did you find student life being vegan, good places to eat in Exeter etc? X

[@PoppyBarr]

Thank you! Exeter is actually quite good for vegan food- there's an entirely vegetarian cafe called 'The Plant Cafe' which has vegan cakes (and is on deliveroo!) but it's not too great for vegan savoury things. My favourite cafe is 'The Glorious Art House' which has almond milk and great vegan banana bread. For dinners I like 'The Old Firehouse', which is such a lovely pub and has huge pizzas with vegan cheese! Hope this helped :)

[@lucytaylor7831]

Where did you get your amazing copper washbasin set, like soap dispenser etc? :)

[@PoppyBarr]

They're both from H&M :)

[@joymumbi8758]

Hi Poppy, may I ask if I will have to move out of my accommodation at the end of every semester? I will be living in self-catered at Birks Grange Village. I ask this because during the visit day in February the lecturer told us that this was likely to happen? Thank you for your helpful video though :)

[@PoppyBarr]

Hi! As far as I'm aware no self-catered accommodation has to move out throughout the year, although I'm pretty sure catered do! If you're contract is 40-42 weeks then you'll be staying there all year round :) Hope this helps!

[@joymumbi8758]

Thank you so much, just needed to comfirm :)

[@zoenikolaou9460]

Your video was very helpful ! I have 2 questions: 1)How is the night life in exeter? and 2)Is there any way i can be sure that me and my best friend will live on the same flat?

[@PoppyBarr]

Thank you! The night life isn't crazy but there's enough places and it's definitely not awful. There is no way to guarantee you'll be with your friends but there might be somewhere when you're filling out your application that you can mention it... I wouldn't worry though- I came to uni with a friend but in different flats and it was way better than being together as it forced me to make more friends! Also we ended up living together in second year with people from both our halls so it worked out great :))

[@asha740]

hi again, on studentroom I'm seeing a lot of discussion on lafrowda/st Germans and Rowe house regarding social life and all that, is lafrowda really that more social than the rest? -I'm also hearing about "old lafrowda" and "new lafrowda" what are they talking about? thanks!!!!

[@PoppyBarr]

Old lafrowda is standard lafrowda and new lafrowda is en suite, so this accommodation is considered "old lafrowda"! I'm not sure whether I'd say lafrowda is more social than the rest because i reckon it always depends on the flat you're put in, however theres more people in each flat (usually 11-12) than most of the other accommodations which i feel like always makes it a bit more social than if you were in a smaller group! Hope that made some sense haha

[@asha740]

thank you so much for answering all my questions!:) sorry i have so many

[@PoppyBarr]

No problem! Hope i helped :)

[@amnasaidi7545]

hello! i seeking for a dormroom ,in fact ,i need this for a short-stay(2 month-May,June) for a phd internship in exeter university.Thank you in advance

[@eleanorbarrie2473]

Hi, I'm really interested in Exeter Uni and so this video was really helpful! I've still got a year left of school but I'm not really a big drinker or party person and so I'm really worried about freshers week and the drinking side of uni in general. I'm really worried people will either force me into drinking or not want to be friends with me because of jt. Any advice?

[@PoppyBarr]

I'm not going to lie and say first year (or freshers at least) isn't drinking orientated... However I wouldn't worry about this in the slightest! There are always people who don't drink and I've not witnessed it ever be an issue or anyone really caring about it. The great thing about uni is that there is so many opportunities to get involved in groups of different people so you'll always meet people similar to you! One of my flat mates didn't drink and was probably the most sociable out of all of us, she wasn't excluded from parties etc, and still was great friends with everyone in the flat. Sorry for such a long reply haha, but basically don't worry about it... People may be jokey about drinking but honestly they're more concerned about what they're doing to really care whether you drink or not! Hope this helps ☺️

[@eleanorbarrie2473]

+Poppy Barr thank you so much. This was really helpful!

[@lucytaylor7831]

Hey, great video! I will be starting at Exeter in 2017 and I am really struggling to decide between old and new Lafrowda- I'm not too bothered about sharing toilets and showers etc, its more to do with the number of people you share with. Did you find 11 a good number so share with? (And what was the boy/girl split?) Is it good because you have more choice of people and therefore will definitely find people you get along with, or did having such a large number mean that people split off into groups? I know new Lafrowda has 7 people sharing and I don't know which one to pick so would be really grateful for your advice! xx

[@PoppyBarr]

I honestly loved having 11 people but I think it all varies depending on who you get put with! We had 5 boys and 6 girls, so it was pretty balanced, and all got on really well. I personally think 11/12 is the perfect number... anymore and i feel like it would be too overwhelming, but i feel like any less makes it harder to have someone you are guaranteed to get on with! Either way, people will probably split off into groups a little because everyone is so different so it's nice to have a few extra people i think :) There were 7 of us in my flat who were really close which was nice! Hope this helps xx

[@lucytaylor7831]

Poppy Barr sounds good! Did you move in with people in your halls flat in your second year? I am kinda leaning towards old lafrowda after your comments, it seems very chilled- did you mix with other flats a lot? I am currently on a gap year so it would be cool to share with some other people who have also had a year out :) Were there any other factors that made you choose old lafrowda over new lafrowda? Thank you all your help xx

[@PoppyBarr]

I had a friend from home at uni so my flat and hers made friends quite quickly, and now i am living with 6 people from both my flat and hers! We had 2 fourth year students, and 3 who had had a gap year so it was a good mix. Honestly, when I actually chose old lafrowda, it was mainly because of the cost... but having been to both I wouldn't change it even if i could afford new lafrowda :) xx

[@lucytaylor7831]

Poppy Barr Cost is definitely a consideration for me too! I know you can't generalise too much, but Exeter is kind of known for having some rah people- did you find that people in old lafrowda are more 'normal' and down to earth? I know it's a stereotype but I just wondered because old is quite a bit cheaper than the others :) thank you so much for answering my questions! Xx

[@PoppyBarr]

Everyone I met from old lafrowda were lovely, but tbh you'll find rah people everywhere in Exeter haha! Everyone in old lafrowda has a sort of old lafrowda pride (because everyone is a bit judgey of the cheaper accommodations), which I loved and it meant you would always bond with people if you met someone from old lafrowda! xx

[@anna.h5616]

Hi Poppy, I'm hoping to go to Exeter this September and the deadline for applying for accommodation is this Sunday (oops.) I found your video after I realised the price difference between lafrowda standard and lafrowda ensuite. Do you think it is worth it to pay £38 for an ensuite and a larger kitchen. The thought of having to share a bathroom is mildly terrifying to me but I don't know if I can justify that much extra money for the bathroom? I would really appreciate your advice because I'm kind of panicking, haha! Thankyou x

[@PoppyBarr]

I personally don't think it's worth it but it's really a personal choice! The shared bathrooms situation also terrified me but is honestly fine and I had no problems with it when I was actually there... it also makes it easier when people come round (for example, for a party) as people don't need to go in and out of bedrooms! I wouldn't have wanted to live anywhere else, and things like kitchen size you don't even notice :)

[@adamsuleman9113]

Your video, is good, but in order to get a better look to them, try to get an image stabilisation for your camera- mount so, your shots look clean instead of being a bit wobbly.

[@PoppyBarr]

Thank you! I stupidly forgot to bring my tripod down to uni with me so couldn't use it when I filmed this! Shaky shots are annoying but as soon as I have my tripod it'll look a lot neater :) thanks for the comment!

[@hannahsmith9718]

Loved the video! Where was your duvet from? :)

[@PoppyBarr]

Thank you! Pretty sure it's from Tesco :)

[@fartybayl]

I've got my unconditional offer from Exeter for economics and I've been offered Holland hall. I'd really appreciate it if you could tell me more about Holland and the people there, thanks !

[@PoppyBarr]

Congrats on your offer!! I mainly know about the stereotypes of Holland Hall but honestly there's going to be a mix of people in all accommodations so I can't really tell you much about the people! The accommodation is lovely though, much more luxurious than what you see in this video haha

[@fartybayl]

Poppy Barr I was quite worried after hearing about the stereotypes because that'd be hard for me to deal with considering I'd have to live there for my first year but thanks for the info anyways :)

[@PoppyBarr]

+Jacob John I definitely wouldn't worry about the stereotypes! You'll find people you click with in every accommodation and from what I can tell the stereotypes are not particularly accurate anyway :)

[@lyndl6315]

I was offered a 'budget room' in Moberly House - Birks Grange....... and I am not preparing to accept that offer. People say that hall is like prison, is that true ??? >口< I don't actually understand what a 'budget room' is.....

[@PoppyBarr]

I've not actually been myself but it's definitely one of the more rundown accommodations (lots of people sharing bathrooms, lack of carpet etc haha)! But I don't think that necessarily makes it a bad thing... People at moberly seem to embrace it and never have that many problems with it. Where I lived was also one of the cheapest halls which people described as a prison but I loved it! It's really just whatever is going to work best for you ☺️

[@asha740]

is it true living in lafrowda can get noisy because it's near the clubs and it's known for its social life?

[@PoppyBarr]

Theres quite a few lafrowda blocks and some are quite near the campus club so it can be noisy... however it's only usually open on a Saturday so it's only noisier once a week and it's really not that noticeable! I adjusted very quickly to it :)

[@test94111]

Did you spend much time with the people in your flat or did you have more friends in your classes?

[@PoppyBarr]

I personally made more friends in my flat and not many on my course because I had flatmates also on my course!

[@lucytaylor7831]

Hi Poppy- I have just been offered Lafrowda Block Q for accommodation this September: I know you said in your video that you are in Block R, so was this near to you and in a good location? I also specified that I wanted a large flat, do you know if all Block Q flats are 11/12 people? Thank you :)

[@PoppyBarr]

Lucy Taylor block Q and R actually share a building so you're in the exact place I was! Super good location as it's a 5 minute walk to the middle of campus, 1 minute from the campus shop and the campus club (it's not too noisy if you're not into going out, would only possibly be disturbed on a Saturday) and about 15 minutes from town. Pretty sure Q was identical to R so will probably have 11 people! Hope this helps 😊

[@lucytaylor7831]

Poppy Barr fantastic, it sounds amazing! Do you know if block Q has the green room sitting room as well? X

[@PoppyBarr]

Lucy Taylor I would think so as it's in the same block as R but to be honest lafrowda flats differ so much that I can't be sure sorry!

[@lucytaylor7831]

Poppy Barr no worries, thank you for your help!

[@charlizetheron3299]

Hi! I really like your videos! How much is it a room like yours for a year? Thanks

[@PoppyBarr]

Charlize Theron My room was one of cheapest options but the prices change each year! I can't actually remember the price but it's current price will be on the website 😊

[@asha740]

Hey hope this is okay I have a few questions because I firmed Exeter so hopefully going this year :) - For accommodation are there specific places for specific courses? I'm worried I'll end up somewhere too far from my teaching campus! - Did you do mixed halls or same sex? Thank you :)

[@asha740]

sorry not sure I caught on in the video, is this En suite or shared?

[@philipperoubert6144]

This is most probably shared, as you can't see a bathroom (and only the sink), and I think, based on my research, the shared rooms have bricky walls? But it needs to be confirmed. I also firmed Exeter, good luck to you :)

[@PoppyBarr]

Halls aren't divided by courses so you'll be mixed but generally they're quite good at giving you your first choice accommodation, so make sure you choose the campus you'll be on! I'm in mixed halls and this is standard lafrowda so shared bathrooms :)

[@PoppyBarr]

+Philippe Roubert yeah this is shared! Good luck for your results :))

[@asha740]

thank you! good luck to you to :) I was wondering how you find it living in mixed halls?

[@virtuallyvegan6516]

Ah i cant believe you had brick walls! your bedding is realy nice with the P pillow! good luck for next year at uni! love libs (@virtually_vegan on instagram) xxx

[@PoppyBarr]

Aw thank you! I'll follow you now :)

[@QueenAssbuttXO]

Did you ever have to queue for the toilet/shower? This is my biggest concern about moving into shared bathroom halls next year haha!!!

[@PoppyBarr]

Never had to queue, there's enough between us and people usually get into little routines so tend to need to use them at the same time! Deffo don't need to worry about it!!

[@User10190]

Hey i firmed exeter and hopefully ill be attending in September. I was wondering what the ethnic diversity is like? Just a little worried that i won't fit in.

[@PoppyBarr]

Congrats on firming Exeter!! It's honestly not something I've noticed too much which I feel like must be a good thing as the uni doesn't stand out as just being one group of people. Universities are so much bigger than high schools, there is always going to be much more diversity (in every aspect!) so I really wouldn't worry about it! I also feel like people are much more open so fitting in is much less of an issue at uni. Hope this helps!

[@muhammadadhambinmohdalias855]

Can I know which accommodation is the nearest to the engineering campuses?

[@PoppyBarr]

Adham Alias hi! If engineering is on Streatham campus then I would say lafrowda is closest 😊 For St Luke's campus I'm not too sure though sorry!

[@Mustapha989]

Wonderful. Joining Exeter for my doctoral studies this September. Thanks for the video..lol

[@PoppyBarr]

Thank you for watching!

[@oliviapereira2215]

I know this video is old but I'm thinking of applying to Exeter and I'm wondering if you minded sharing a shower??

[@PoppyBarr]

Nope, not at all in the end! I was dreading it beforehand but there's plenty between everyone and they get cleaned daily :)

[@oliviapereira2215]

Poppy Barr okay that doesn't sound too bad!! Thankyou xx

[@PoppyBarr]

Yeah my second year advice would be to bring at least 3 toasters per person to prepare for pen in toaster accidents

[@annasutherland2599]

What did you study? I'm applying to Exeter to study Psychology

[@PoppyBarr]

I study Psychology!

[@ambergiles1974]

what camera do you use?

[@PoppyBarr]

Amber Giles canon 650d 😊

[@isabellarosie9583]

What's sharing a shower like?

[@PoppyBarr]

Honestly it's fine! They get cleaned daily and because there were 4, we never had to wait for one :)

[@larissajefferies815]

What do you study?!x

[@PoppyBarr]

Psychology :)

[@daisy-maypeberdy9240]

Is this at Exeter or the Falmouth Campus?

[@PoppyBarr]

This is the Exeter campus :)

[@nurainihassan5807]

Daisy-May Peberdy pm

[@royayoub3274]

Are we allowed to smoke ?

[@elliott3051]

Roy Ayoub most unis have smoking areas i think

[@thehedgehogwholived]

I thought that looked like lafrowda! lol I've wanted to go to exeter for 4 years now and I've gone through all the online virtual tours. I even managed to hijack my brother's exeter open day even though I'm only 15

[@PoppyBarr]

woah that's commitment haha!

[@charlizetheron3299]

Are there any discounts for foreign students?

[@PoppyBarr]

Charlize Theron I'm not sure sorry! Definitely check out the university's website for details like that 😊

[@ConradOPrice]

Charlize Theron it's more expensive, don't know why

[@anastasiakapkin656]

what are you studying at Exeter?

[@PoppyBarr]

Pyschology :)

[@jaiyeko]

You could've been more humorisitic...

[@PoppyBarr]

haha sorry!