University of York starters 2025

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So a while ago I saw a few threads on York and one of the mums suggested that we start a sort of Yorkies thread once everyone had results and knew where they were going.

I have a DD going who will be in James college

Anyone else?

What she shares with 16 people ?

It's a common set up at York - there are two flats of 8 each side of the kitchen, so 16 people sharing the kitchen. There's generally enough space/cookers/fridges etc though - sounds like GirtyPlunder's DC has been unlucky with those she share with

Did I stutter?
yes.
16 people.

Ooooookay…..

This is not a chat thread with your bessie, its a thread for parents with first year students at York.

Do you have a 1st year at York?

I think @BlueBirdOnAWire was responding to the tone of your message

And I was responding to her first post, not the last one.

@GirtyPlunder this one?

I guess these days it might feel unusual as lots accommodation is divided into flats or floors. I know my dd had 4 on her floor but 2 kitchens shared between the whole block. So between 12.

I didn’t realise there were halls where 16 people shared a kitchen. Potential for carnage.

To be fair, they do have built-in catering on site, but only breakfast and dinner, monday-friday. The fridges and kitchens are for lunches and w'end meals, potentially.

I know my dd would get stressed by it.
other dd had to share with more and she would have a blitz every now and then otherwise it became horrific.

That makes sense. Having said that my dd had 3 fridges too but in uncatered.

Well I didn’t join this thread for the bants and vibes….😂

of course I’ve got a first year at York

I shared a house with 24 people and two kitchens, non catered. It was a bit like Lord of the Flies, 16 people is too many to build a nice group.

Mine was similar. 11 rooms, 1 kitchen, 2 shower rooms and 2 toilets. 1 fridge and tiny cupboards.

But I think dorm style halls are better than smaller flats. Get to meet more people.

@Ritasueandbobtoo9 your user name has reminded me that my friend and I went to see it and we were aghast at the film!

@Pinkfluffypencilcase

I know, it is shocking but of it’s time. It reminds me of 1980’s. The way they walk, the shouting, the brothers on the bikes, pervy men, the casual violence.

Mine was in one of the original catered halls and the flat was big (can’t remember how many) and they had a big kitchen and a small kitchen. But also had access to all 4 floors. Which made for some interesting mingling! Actually much more social than, say, a 5 bed cluster flat behind a locked door.

It is. I agree. Again one of those films billed as a comedy but not really. It’s autobiographical isn’t it?

Think my dd was in same halls. She preferred using the upstairs loo as it was nicer than the one on her floor. When I went to visit her I could see why. Her one was tiny. I like a bit of room in my cubicles.

lol, yes the shower and the loo were both like cupboards!!

Anyone else stressing about year 2 accommodation? It's so expensive and the decisions feel so rushed, with people they have only known a few weeks. Mine is looking for a big group house and there seems a real scramble for those. I understand why, because I don't think they know well enough to know who their closer friends will be yet, but I don't think it would be the worst thing if the group split in two.

Yes, already had drama and a subsequent change of group. I’ve told her we’ll give her the same as we’re paying for her halls this year, and if she wants/needs more she needs to find it herself.

Is she sorted for a house now @SockFluffInTheBath? Mine has signed for somewhere and just waiting to see it has all gone through.

Not long now until they are back home for Christmas! Can't wait.

My DS just wants a girlfriend!!