- Percentage of First Year Students in Halls:
- 100%
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- Accommodation Details:
- University accommodation is guaranteed to all first years who want it, and many second years live in as well. In the final two years (remember this is Scotland and so courses are usually four years), students normally live in private rented accommodation.
There are 3 groups of Halls and the accommodation is generally of a well-equipped and comfortable standard. The Hillhead Halls are the largest group of Halls, split into areas of flats and halls with small rooms. These are the most popular (probably because they are the cheapest), and have a great social atmosphere.
Crombie-Johnston Hall is more expensive but is closer to the University. As a result it tends to be better for those of you who like to roll out of bed and into class. The flats are for groups of 6-8 students, are self-catering and have common facilities.
When the time comes to live out, finding accommodation can be a bit problematic. Private accommodation tends to be let to oil workers, and can be expensive. There is usually enough student accommodation available, but be prepared to pay for it. Cheap areas like Sandilands have students in them, but the accommodation is usually really bad. Just be prepared to hunt for something good in better areas.
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- Accommodation Prices:
- University Owned
Catered: £73 - £87 pw. Term time only.
Self-catering: £41 - £63 pw. Sep-June or longer.
Private
Between £50 and £57 per week excluding bills.
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- Local Area:
- Many students turn up at Aberdeen not realising how far north they have actually come! It is 103 miles from Edinburgh and 410 miles from London. However, once there, they find that Aberdeen has plenty to offer in terms of pubs, clubs and retail therapy! There are two cinemas, the Odeon and a Virgin Multiplex, and several theatres.
Good pubs include, The Ellicit Still, and for clubs one should try Amadeus at the Beach which has a free bus on student nights!
Not forgetting the beautiful, sandy beaches close to the city, which are very popular for student beach parties during the summer. There are also the joys of Seaton Park, in which there is ample room to play football or practice for the University Frisbee Team!
The relationship between the locals and the students is described as "tolerable", but there are some complaints by the locals (no, not students) about noise. Funny, that....!
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