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😂
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!
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 ❤️🦉
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 :)
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 ?
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 :))
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.
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
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!
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.
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 ?
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!
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 :-)
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
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!