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For context I am a 23 year old Canadian, who's going into their first year in the law program, and am currently booked to stay at Chamberlain towers with my cousin, I just joined the groupchats and its just all other 1st year people who are way younger then me.

I know it is only for the year and I can move second and third year but I really wanted to make friends at least a bit closer to my age lol. Does anybody who's been in chamberlain or any other accommodation have any advice on what I should do? An option I am sure I have is to call them first thing in the morning and ask for a change, but then the question would be a change to what?

I also primarily booked the chamberlain because as per my research the views are nice and the vale is supposedly a nice area. I am not entirely sure what is available, but last I checked Mason had blocks with open spaces at least in the Vale and then I think there was a lot of spots in other villages.

Thanks in advance for the help!

*Edit*

For anyone who comes across this in the future while choosing first year accommodation, I've decided to stay at Chamberlain. From what I've learned, most first year halls have a similar age range, so that's pretty normal.

I also realized that the maturity difference isn't as big of a concern as I initially thought. Unless you're a postgraduate looking for a quieter environment, you'll likely have a similar experience in most first year accommodation.

Thanks again, and hopefully this helps someone else making the same decision.

Hello there,

I am really looking to meet fellow neurodivergent people. Are there any peer support or social groups I could possibly join?
I relocated to the city and really want to expand my social circle.

I like history, coffee, book clubs, days out, exploring.

I am married and in my thirties.

I am open to exploring setting something up myself if there is interest and there is no other community established

hellooo, so basically the second i entered the accommodation portal all the options i had looked at before were taken, and now the only ensuite option that shows up is the metalworks. im just wondering if any previous students who have stayed there can tell me if i recommend it or not considering its £214.
also google maps is saying its a 15 min walk to thr med school can anyone confirm😭

thank youuu

Hi, when do you get your timetables in first year?

hello everyone, i am a first year pharmacy student currently going through supplementary resits in all my exams after not studying for the entire year, i am currently studying well and nicely and possibly on track to pass everything.

the question is, my rushed studies for the past few months, where im seeing the materials for the first time in revision, and not like how its supposed to normally be, how will i build up my knowledge for the second year? it feels like my entire knowledge is ona slice of swiss cheese, so full of holes. i know I will need this info for the next year, but how do i make sure I have it in what little time is left for me?

Hi, I am currently in a situation where i do not know whether to go uni or do a gap year. For context, I firmed uni of bham for accounting and finance. However, things didnt go to plan and i ended up with BBD when i was predicted ABB. I got into my insurance which was uni of leicester for a&f but i am conflicted as to whether i should resit maths (D) and econ (B) for a shot of getting better grades and getting into bham. Can any of you gimme some advice as to what i should do because i am torn right now.

Looking for someone to take over tenancy 12th of September, 2026 onwards. Bronze studio with electricity, wifi, water bills all included.

You have your own bathroom, kitchen (hob, oven/microwave hybrid), plenty of storage space. There is a free gym with equipment and a nice cinema room! ax. 20-25 minute bus ride to the campus, still Selly Oak/Stirchley border, a lot quieter and more peaceful. Ax. 20 minutes bus ride to the city centre, including Birmingham New Street.

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Has anyone applied for a postgraduate Master’s at UoB? If so, how long did it take for you to receive a decision? I’ve been waiting for around four weeks now. I contacted the admissions team and they initially said it would take up to three weeks, however, they’ve now said it could take a couple more weeks. Has anyone else experienced this?

Trying to effectively plan my dress and shoes for 2027 graduation lol

Also what sort of vibe did you go for with your graduation dress? Colourful or not? Long, knee-length or short? Block colour or patterned?

hey! hope everyone is having a great summer full of sunshine⭐️

my time at birmingham is soon coming to a close, and my masters dissertation project is in need of your help! i would love if you guys could fill out my 5-minute survey on wearable technology and its effects on psychological states and behaviours. participants must be aged 18-35 and regularly use a wearable; devices such as garmin, apple and coros watches are some examples of the technology i will be analysing, as well as whoops and fitness straps.

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Hi, the other day I booked Oak brook park as by the time it was my turn to select, places at the Vale, Jarrett and Pritchetts had gone.

I like the location at Selly oak and the short walk but the room is very expensive and I‘m worried about what the experiance is like? so for people who have lived there are the people sociable? do people feel like there missing out? do people enjoy the night life?

or just anything about what it was like would be really helpful!

Also for the people who’ve booked it for this year too how are they feeling about it?

thank you!

Hello! Just booked my accommodation and had a quick question about the £550 advanced payment. Is it deducted from the first terms rent payment, or is it spread out evenly over the year? Can’t wait to start!

Hi, I am an incoming international student coming to UoB. I was doing some research. Is the university gym not free for students? If true that is pretty crazy. Unless that is the norm in the UK.

Is there any chats available to potentially find your flatmates once your assigned a room?

So I just booked my accom and all my top options were gone so I picked a random one which was Aschcroft townhouses at pritchartts park. Anyone got any experiences here? What’s it like to have to share a bathroom too?

Thanks

Ive set up my email, UoB app and everything but am curious where the platform is to view recorded lectures in any case of missing a lecture so I can catch up?