WHAT ACCOMMODATION SHOULD I CHOOSE? | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

[@kiki7475]

00:00 - intro 00:53 - application process 03:50 - Lupton Residences 06:15 - North Hill Court 06:44 - Oxley Residences 07:35 - Blenheim Point 07:46 - Central Village 10:47 - Charles Morris 14:18 - City Side 14:49 - Liberty Dock (Clarence Dock Village) 16:43 - Devonshire Hall 18:53 - Ellerslie Global Residence 19:26 - Grayson Heights 19:49 - Henry Price 21:28 - IQ 22:16 - James Baillie Park 23:42 - Leodis 25:11 - Lyddon Hall 26:22 - Montague Burton 30:36 - Royal Park Flats 31:50 - Sentinel Towers 33:20 - The Tannery 34:47 - White Rose View 36:17 - Liberty Park (Private) 36:43 - My Student Village (Private) 37:45 - Outro Lmk if anything needs changing :) x

[@lolade840]

Thanks!!

[@h.7537]

Legend thanks

[@northmob9206]

Woah great comment for time stamps

[@emmadaniel5533]

Thank you so much for this video! it was extremely insightful and useful :). I had no idea leeds had so many hills

[@lolade840]

Yes 😅 you get used to it eventually but it was definitely a shock to me haha

[@constantius4654]

There are 27,000 universities in the world. This year Leeds University is ranked at 86 the QS international tables which brings it within the top one third of one percent of world universities.. It is of course a Russell group university. The top 100 employers in the UK (ie The High Flyers' report which is viewable online) ) publish an annual ranking of the 20 universities whose graduates they favour most. In the real world this counts for quite a lot more than the often baffling and sometimes downright bizarre national rankings that appear in publications like the Times and the Guardian newspapers (Lancaster and Loughborough universities were consistently placed as top ten universities in the Times national rankings???!!! You have got to be kidding!!!). For 2022 the High Flyers' list places Leeds at number 5 out of 120 UK universities for the employment appeal of its graduates. Cambridge is ranked at number 7 and Oxford is ranked at number 10. As the biggest centre outside London for banking and legal services Leeds is the wealthiest city in the north of England with upmarket shops, restaurants and cafes. The university has a very attractive and safe campus 10 minutes walk from the busy city centre with its attractive blend of Victorian and Neo Classical as well as glass and steel commercial buildings. In and around the campus itself there is some lovely architecture and a buzzing social scene. Of the UK's 120 universities Leeds falls consistently within the top three for the number of applicants. With an impressive international standing for the quality of its research and a first rate social scene Leeds will always be a serious choice for a great many academically gifted undergraduates and postgraduates. It is the 51st most international university in the world.

[@makanakak2384]

anyone starting there in september?!?

[@ashersanjan125]

Here here

[@Awaitingonyouall]

I got an offer so I might

[@keerhuang7559]

me!

[@ZERO-zc4jo]

Me if I get the scholarship from my country I have an unconditional offer from Leeds tho

[@jaheimobazee4136]

Hereeeee

[@groundelleng]

I lived in Leodis in my first year and I swear to GOD that hill killed me. It stopped me going to lectures in my second semester almost completely and the fact that there are only two flats per floor makes it naturally quite unsociable. If I had a do-over I would choose Monty B

[@lolade840]

Thanks for your comment!! I agree the hill was horrible!

[@elanalewis3065]

omg no. i was gonna choose leodis as i thought it was sociable. would u not recommend ?

[@africanprincess6782]

Thanks for taking the time to make this excellent video , very useful tips

[@roseb8891]

GURL TYSM FOR THIS!! i was soo lost ngl and this helps a lot💜💜

[@magicalsunshine1420]

So, so helpful, thanks so much gal!

[@rifalsi9711]

thank you so much for this video! didn't know about the hill TT

[@aishaoladipupo8271]

Such a helpful video! Thank you💛💛

[@lolade840]

You’re welcome!

[@stuartmuhumuza4568]

Thanks for the insight. Very helpful indeed!

[@lolade840]

You're welcome!

[@ireneokunzuwa9090]

This was really helpful thank you so much xx

[@lolade840]

You're welcome!

[@annachurch2547]

Great video! Thanks for the tips

[@marienana9921]

hi, im thinking of firming Leeds but I have a few questions so please bare with aha: 1. how diverse is it in terms of black people? and what's the acs like? 2. which residence do most medics/dentists stay at? thank you:)

[@lolade840]

Hi Marie! Thanks for commenting! 1. Probs not what you want to hear but not that many black people (especially in comparison to unis in the Midlands and London) - it's about 4% of the student body equality.leeds.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2018/01/rptEthnicityUniv.pdf. 2. I went in first year but not after. It was good though, they put on a lot of events especially in Black History Month. They sometimes merge with Beckett ACS and do events together, and there are a lot more black people at Beckett. 3. I did accounting so I'm honestly not sure sorry! But I think generally, there's no accommodations that are just from one degree subject - usually people are mixed. Hope this helped :)

[@lolade840]

@@cammeido5612 Thanks!

[@marienana9921]

@@cammeido5612 yes it does thank you! i reckon that’s where the dental students stay as well then :)

[@keso9834]

@@lolade840 what accommodation would you say the majority of black people live in? And what would you say is the most sociable accommodation?

[@lolade840]

@@keso9834 I think we were all pretty much split - there wasn't one (that I recall) that had most of the black people

[@janhavisaraf4327]

Hey, the video was very useful! Question- You mentioned that it's compulsory to be catered in Charles Morris accommodation. But the website shows that there is an ensuite and self catered option in the Storm Jameson Court. Could you please clarify, thank you xx

[@lolade840]

Hiya, I would go with what the website says as it will have the most up to date information. I was in my first year in 2016, so it definitely could have changed since then :)

[@myli5554]

storm jameson is the self catered part x

[@ireneokunzuwa9090]

24:03 your friend comments were so funny😂😂😂😂😂

[@lolade840]

Yeah she made me laugh haha

[@lucyy282]

Hello! I was wondering which accommodation/s were the most social?

[@emiliagrac]

Hey just wondering what a shared bathroom accom js like for James Baillie? I’m really confused with how many flat mates you end up having ? Thanks lol

[@lolade840]

Hey, thanks for commenting! I'm not too sure about James Baillie. I was in Montague Burton, there were nine people in the flat and 3 bathrooms. I'm not sure the proportion of bathrooms to bedrooms in James Baillie, but can't imagine you'd have to share with many more than that. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!

[@emiliagrac]

That’s so nice of you to respond ! Thanks anyway and great video xx

[@belobii]

Thank you for this !!🤍

[@lolade840]

You're welcome!

[@caitlinwatson2742]

I stayed at oxley and I cannot recommend it enough!! Best halls in my opinion

[@miam1040]

how did you manage getting into uni, was it difficult?

[@h.7537]

@@miam1040 Same question^

[@potatubaked]

Hi Caitlin! Im interested to stay at oxley, would u recommend for postgrad student?

[@ifeanyiada9460]

@@potatubaked are u finaly going with oxley?

[@potatubaked]

@@ifeanyiada9460 noo im not! Looking for a flat instead

[@username-lt3eo]

Quick question- so if it is catered does that mean that you don’t necessarily have to bring much food because they also provide some of the meals

[@lolade840]

Hey, so it depends on which accommodations - some are fully catered so provide breakfast, lunch and dinner (I believe Devonshire Hall has this option) and others (like the ones on campus) give you credit to spend in the refectory, but the money doesn't amount to 3 meals a day, so technically it's only partly catered so you would buy some food. But yes - if you are catered you will buy less food (from the supermarket) that if you were self-catered (where you cook all your meals) - hope that makes sense, thanks for watching :)

[@username-lt3eo]

@@lolade840 thank you so much x

[@skyefrancis7005]

Thanks for the video! Has anyone in the comments stayed in Cityside?

[@Sadiestar19736]

hi Lolade, thanks for such great video, very useful when choosing accommodation! can I just ask would you say that in general people in Leeds are very welcoming to international students? as im coming from South Africa and worry about making friends / fitting in... would you say people are friendly and welcoming - its not cliquey right?

[@lolade840]

Thanks for watching! I'd say generally yes people are friendly and welcoming! It's a huge uni so I'm sure you'll be fine!

[@sefe..]

heyy are you starting this septemeber? x

[@Sadiestar19736]

@@sefe.. hey Im starting next year!

[@lolade840]

@@sefe.. Hiya, no I graduated in 2020 x

[@emilienasrallah1395]

@@Sadiestar19736 Hey! I'm starting this winter too (january 2023) :)

[@fionajones2129]

monty b

[@huonglytran8859]

Thank you for your useful infor 😍 Also, do you know anything about Algernon Firth from HelloStudent (LS1)? I am quite interested in that property and before signing a contract I really want to know more ab it TT. Thank youu

[@lolade840]

Hello!! Glad you found it useful! Unfortunately I've never even heard of Algernon Firth, maybe it's a new accommodation?

[@lolatylar2882]

Thanks for sharing

[@natashamanuel547]

Hey, do you know anything about White rose view ? I’m looking at it but I don’t know if the price is worth it

[@lolade840]

Hey I'm so sorry but I don't know! It opened after I left Leeds but looks amazing from the pictures! All I know is that it's not just Uni of Leeds students who are there

[@sam6719]

thank you for this vid ! x

[@sam6719]

what was Montague Burton like in terms of parties?

[@lolade840]

Erm we had parties in our flats, rather than the accommodation organising them if that's what you were asking? But like mostly we went out into town. It was fun though when we had them in our flats too!

[@sam6719]

@@lolade840 thank u!

[@phoebeee4479]

Hiya!! I've been looking at the tannery but I was just wondering what your friend didn't like about it, like was there anything specific? Thank you for the video, it was really useful :))

[@lolade840]

Hey she said it has not much to do with the accommodation itself - it was more the people she didn't get on with. She also said that the accommodation was far from where her friends were (central village, and ones on the other side of town) so she was really far from everyone. But she said the accommodation itself was nice and clean and open. Hope this helps!

[@aoy1889]

insightful video!! what course r u doing

[@lolade840]

Thanks! I've graduated now but I did Accounting and Finance :)

[@northmob9206]

Lolade coming with that knowledge

[@neo082609]

i am studying abroad and i want to meet new friends do you know if international students have a certain residence hall assigned or which one would fit me best

[@lolade840]

Hey I'd say the ones on campus tend to have more international students, particular ellerslie global residence

[@kiahmunyinyi3953]

im so upset my accommodation isn't on here im very stressed about this

[@nolanmcintyre5918]

Hey, I’m planning on studying abroad at Leeds for the upcoming spring semester. I was just wondering which dorm is the most social where it’s the easiest to make friends and has the most activities?

[@emilienasrallah1395]

hey! I'm planning on going to Leeds this winter too! Where are you from?

[@rhethwikank2808]

Hey im planning to go to leeds too.

[@rhethwikank2808]

Which course are you all enrolled to?

[@nabiljefferson]

I'm glad to see a few students are starting their semester this winter with me 👌🏻 I enrolled in computer science. What about you guys?

[@jakescott819]

U said the catered halls are so expensive but in the long term does it not work out to be a similar price as ur not buying shopping every week?

[@lolade840]

It really depends on how much you spend on food. For me, it wasn't worth it especially because catered doesn't actually cover every single meal (if you're using the refectory) but if you spend loads on food, then catering may be the better option for you, hope this helps!

[@ddppo8065]

I live in a catered accommodation, my rent is 175/week and the room super small. You get a meal card for the refectory and you have 12,5£ every week day and 6,90£ on weekends to spend. If you don’t use up the whole amount you lose the money. However, food there is super overpriced and you still need to pay for it when the refectory closes during winter/spring break. I think I’d choose to go self catered and go to refectory to buy meals anytime I don’t feel like cooking x

[@either299]

Hai.. can i ask you any of the accomodations allow families to stay together? I mean like for a family of 4?

[@lolade840]

Hey, I'm not sure actually, definitely one to ask the university directly!

[@lavinias5897]

with the form you fill out for accom, do you get to put more than one option for your preferred accomodation?

[@lolade840]

I tried to find the form online but I think it's locked only to those who have an offer as you have to type in your application number or something like that, but from what I can remember, you put one accommodation and then your priorities so if you don't get your preferred one, the match you with the accommodation that's closest to your list of priorities (in theory). Though bear in mind I filled mine out in 2016 so may have changed a little since then

[@lavinias5897]

@@lolade840 ah ok thanks so much!!

[@katherine_4796]

@@lolade840 its now just one choice!

[@lolade840]

@@katherine_4796 Okay thank you!!

[@anjalisivaraj2007]

Hi. Is there any curfew to enter the residence?

[@lolade840]

Hi, thanks for commenting. I don't think there are curfews in any residence.

[@paolocaffera9559]

Thanks

[@thatomolebatsi754]

Does anyone have any idea whether a lot of international students apply to Monty B? I'm kind of afraid of not finding people to be friends with bc everyone has a friend from a previous school or something.

[@lolade840]

Hey, I noticed that there were a lot of international students in Monty B, I think actually there were completely international flats too, so you'l be fine! Also, although I knew people from school who were coming to Leeds, we were all in different accommodations so it's not an issue at all!

[@thatomolebatsi754]

@@lolade840 Cool. Looking forward to it then. Thank you so much for your reply.

[@Babab.studio]

Does anyone know about Blenheim Point? I'm choosing between Henry Price and Blenheim Point (business student)

[@carmenredfern1149]

Making me miss Leeds 💔 (but not the hills)

[@rhethwikank2808]

Heyy, Is there any curfew or any restrictions for these accomodations?

[@lolade840]

Hiya, thanks for watching! I'm actually not sure about this, best to ask the university for this one!

[@rhethwikank2808]

@@lolade840 Thanks!!

[@emmadaniel5533]

subscribed!

[@lolade840]

Thanks!!

[@mangocrush9831]

Are these accomodations co-ed?

[@lolade840]

Hey, yes most are, but you can put on your form if you want to live all girls or all guys :)

[@goldmedalribbon7630]

which accommodation is social (but not too social where you cant get any sleep or work done) that's not superrr far from uni?

[@lolade840]

I'd say montague burton :)

[@goldmedalribbon7630]

@@lolade840 thank you 😊

[@lilymae6200]

Henry price !!! I stayed there x

[@grapefives7762]

@@lilymae6200 I want to go to Henry Price but i hear its super overscribed and you are unlikely to get a spot?

[@sunchow3312]

Leeds is not great for international students

[@SushruthRavishankar]

why

[@nlamjkncovqnov8499]

why

[@kshitijjain5456]

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