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Hey! I've seen some posts about getting in contact with first year classmates and flatmates, most recommending the Unifi app but after downloading and making an account it will nooot let me sign in lol

My friend who also got it has gotten it to work but apparently you have to pay to talk to flatmates??? Insane

Anyway the app is rated 1.7 stars in the play store so.. not really too surprised

Anyway, as I'm starting this September are there any WhatsApp chats or places I can meet people on my course? I'm not on Snapchat or tiktok or other social media really.

Thanks!!

Hey hey!! Finally got my first year student accommodation sorted, and I'm excited to decorate it when I arrive!!!!

From what I've seen apparently posters and wall decor arent technically allowed, but many do it regardless - any thoughts on this? If I decide to put up anything, does anyone have tips for avoiding issues?

Cheers!!

Hey all, all going well I'll be starting my first year at UWE this September, and I've just received an accommodation offer.

I went to visit the Phoenix Court and Marketgate accommodations on an open day a few months ago, and really liked the look of Phoenix Court but despite it being priority I was assigned Marketgate, which I also liked alright but got a better vibe from Phoenix Court.

The placement of the accommodation is really convenient, with the bus straight to my campus (Bower Ashton) basically right outside and also being right in the city centre.

However after a quick Google search seeing some horrifying reviews, am I doomed? I think I'll be fine with noise, but everything else about filthy rooms and broken facilities worries me. Would love some thoughts and first hand experiences from anyone who has them! :[

EDIT: Also wondering if it might be worth appealing and getting swapped over to Phoenix Court simply because I liked the feel better? I dunno, seemed like it also had poor reviews.