Exeter university accommodation

[lexie01]

My DD has a place at Exeter Uni to study Business Management. She has been offered accommodation at James Owen Hall, Sidwell St.
it isn’t on campus ( which she requested) and it’s located on one of the worst roads in Exeter. I have driven there today and it’s awful and I’m no shrinking violet. The university won’t offer her another room but she is on the verge of not going because of the halls location.
Has anyone had a child at this Hall? Looking for advice from any locals or existing uni students.
many thanks.

So glad to hear it all worked out for her. Wishing her a very happy time in Exeter this September

Thanks for the update. I hope she has a great time in September.

Hi - @lexie01 - where did your DD end up getting accommodation? The nightmares this year even for people who put Exeter as their first choice are quite something. They seem to have offered way too many places for the rooms available. I hope your DD is happy with hers.

Hi, my DD did get accommodation on campus after deferring for a year. She started last week and the room and location is perfect. In retrospect it worked out perfectly having a 'gap year'. She grew up a lot and didn't necessarily get her top choice of accommodation but got rooms on campus which was the most important thing.
I think if you defer you get allocated rooms before other students because they aren't waiting for results.
Has you DD/S started this year and not got on site accommodation? x