University of Exeter in Cornwall Penryn

[cloughie100]

Hi Does anyone else have a YP starting at Exeter Uni Penryn campus this year or already at Penryn ? If so is it difficult to get accommodation in the first year - I have heard bad reports of Exeter Uni accommodation being in short supply but that might be the main Exeter campus only. Any other info about the Penryn campus greatly appreciated!

I have a DS already there, albeit at Falmouth Uni which shares the campus & accommodation.
There are a fair number of shared rooms at Glasney which are tiny and really not suitable for two. I'm not sure how many are allocated to Exeter students but if you're coming as a late or clearing applicant, you may well get offered one.
If there is any diagnosis (eg anxiety or neurodiversity) make sure you get a GP letter it to avoid being allocated one. If you don't, and are allocated one, be persistent and keep ringing the accommodation office to check for single occupancy rooms coming up.
The reality is that few people end up with a roommate - many get offered a single occupancy in the weeks before arrival, others arrive to an empty room and a lot of uncertainty - but almost everyone who does end up sharing is offered their own room later into term if they want one.
Costs are high considering how remote it is. Most will want to move into Falmouth town in 2nd year for social reasons - rents are expensive, as are bus fares back to campus in Penryn.
It's a uni experience like no other and attracts an interesting bunch of people. My son has been very happy there.

Swan237 thank you and glad to hear your DS is happy there. I am worried about how small the Uni/campus is and also the recent cuts (to Exeter not Falmouth) but that might suit my YP