Ranking the University of Edinburgh Student Accommodations

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares their experience and reviews of various student accommodations at the University of Edinburgh. They discuss factors like location, price, room size, cleanliness, and overall living experience, providing a ranking to help future students make informed decisions. The review includes personal anecdotes and insider tips, making it a valuable resource for those navigating the accommodation application process.

Takeaways

• 🎓 The speaker is a student at the University of Edinburgh reflecting on their first year and discussing student accommodations.
• 🏠 The speaker plans to rank University of Edinburgh student accommodations based on various factors such as location, price, flat size, cleanliness, and personal experiences.
• 🕋 There's a stigma attached to living in Pollock Halls, often associated with wealth or being 'posh', and they are more expensive due to catered options.
• 🌆 Bray House, where the speaker lives, offers a mix of six to eight-person flats with ensuite rooms and is conveniently located near a Sainsbury's and bus routes, but it's a bit pricey.
• 🚶‍♂️ Beaver Bank is not recommended due to its remote location and small room sizes, despite being ensuite.
• 🛒 Hatton Place is highly recommended with its proximity to a Tesco Express and multiple bus routes to campus, though it's a bit of a walk.
• 🏫 Kitchener House is only recommended for those with classes at King's Buildings due to its location in a residential area.
• 🌃 Morgan Court is in a sketchy area with easy access to a Texaco Express but suffers from late-night noise due to its proximity to clubs and hotels.
• 🏘 Murano, Haddington, and Shrub Hill are close to each other and offer good proximity to shops and bus routes, with Murano being particularly praised.
• 🏢 Milne's Court and Nicholson Street are highly ranked for their excellent location near Southbridge and Main Campus, despite some lacking elevators.
• 💰 Salisbury Court is considered overpriced for the accommodation offered, especially considering the number of people per flat.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to rank and review various student accommodations at the University of Edinburgh based on the speaker's personal experiences and those of their friends.

How does the speaker describe their experience with being a YouTuber?

The speaker admits they are horrible at being a YouTuber and mentions that they are not good at certain aspects like lighting a candle for the video, which could cause feedback.

What is the speaker's accommodation situation at the University of Edinburgh?

The speaker lives in Bray House, which they describe as being quite expensive but having included bills and water.

What is the price range for accommodation at Bray House according to the speaker?

The speaker mentions that their room cost 6,400 pounds for the academic year, and the prices for large ensuite rooms start at 7,288 pounds per year.

What is the general opinion on Pollock Halls?

Pollock Halls are considered posh and catered, which means they are more expensive and come with a meal plan that includes breakfast and dinner but not lunch.

What is the stigma associated with living in Pollock Halls?

There is a stigma that people living in Pollock Halls are either rich international students, Londoners, or posh, which the speaker was unaware of before living in Edinburgh.

What is the speaker's opinion on the location of Bray House?

The speaker gives the location of Bray House a six out of ten, mentioning that it is a 25-minute uphill walk to campus but is conveniently located near a Sainsbury's and other shops.

What are the speaker's thoughts on Beaver Bank accommodation?

The speaker does not recommend Beaver Bank due to its remote location, small room sizes, and high price, starting at 6,600 pounds.

What is the speaker's view on Hatton Place?

The speaker recommends Hatton Place for its convenient location, proximity to shops, and bus routes, despite being a 30-35 minute walk to campus.

What are the speaker's thoughts on Kitchener House?

The speaker suggests that Kitchener House is only good if you have classes at King's Buildings and mentions that it is in a very residential area with fewer amenities nearby.

What is the speaker's opinion on Morgan Court?

The speaker's friend does not like Morgan Court due to its location in a sketchy area and issues like mice, but it is close to the gym and a 15-minute walk to campus.

What are the speaker's views on Murano, Haddington, and Shrub Hill accommodations?

The speaker has heard good things about Murano and considers it worth the price, while Haddington and Shrub Hill are also close to shops and have a good location.

What is the speaker's recommendation for Milne's Court?

The speaker highly recommends Milne's Court for its location, being a short walk to campus and shops, despite some issues like flooding in the kitchen.

What are the speaker's thoughts on Nicholson Street and South College Street?

The speaker ranks these accommodations highly for their location, being very close to Old College and Main Campus, despite the lack of an elevator and potential noise.

What is the speaker's opinion on Robertson Close?

The speaker doesn't know much about Robertson Close but mentions that it is close to clubs and has shared bathrooms, with kitchens being on the smaller side.

What does the speaker think about Salisbury Court?

The speaker does not recommend Salisbury Court due to its high price and the fact that it houses 10 to 12 people in a flat, which they find absurd.

What are the speaker's views on Shrub Hill?

The speaker views Shrub Hill positively, noting its decent kitchen size, proximity to shops, and bus routes, and considers it a good location.

What is the speaker's experience with South Clerk Street?

The speaker's girlfriend lived there and found it to be a reasonable walk to campus and close to shops, but mentioned that the shared bathroom facilities needed regular deep cleaning.

What does the speaker say about Warner Park Crescent?

The speaker recommends Warner Park Crescent for its price, location, and views, despite being in an old school building and having shared bathrooms.

What issue did the speaker's friend have with Warner Park Road?

The speaker's friend found black mold in her room at Warner Park Road and was moved to Warner Park Crescent instead due to the university's response to the issue.

What are the speaker's top recommendations for student accommodations?

The speaker's top recommendations are Nicholson Street, Milne's Court, and Warner Park Crescent for their price and location, and for ensuite options, they recommend Shrub Hill, Haddington, Bray, and Murano.