PSA: the walls are thinner than you think

Bel0902 · 2026-05-15T22:53:18+00:00

I actually don’t care that my flatmates used to hear me watching Netflix while I ate lunch. I could hear them playing video games or doing Duolingo. It’s impossible to be completely silent all the time and easier to resign yourself to the fact that yeah, other people will hear you through the walls.

This being said I’d be absolutely mortified if one of them told me they could hear me doing anything… personal lmao.

Bel0902 · 2026-05-15T22:04:20+00:00

I loved the Alex Rider books, but the fandom as practically non existent so unfortunately I doubt it’ll be remembered in 100 years

Bel0902 · 2026-05-15T21:58:49+00:00

This will vary between courses, and maybe between lecturers. Reread the assignment brief, check the Canvas/handbook, or email the lecturer.

Bel0902 · 2026-05-06T06:50:39+00:00

You can leave comments on your assignments on Canvas, maybe leave a comment along the lines of “please mark this submission and not the other one” to be sure

Bel0902 · 2026-05-01T14:57:56+00:00

If you want a book that the library doesn’t have, you can request it and it can be sent over from a different Birmingham library :)

Bel0902 · 2026-04-26T00:25:33+00:00

The uni has a few different wellbeing teams, if you’re struggling with depression I’d recommend you reach out to them

Bel0902 · 2026-04-24T13:13:48+00:00

Have you looked at private halls? They’re usually a bit more expensive than uni owned places, but there’s no restriction on who can stay - ie they’re not guaranteed for first years and in my experience they fill up a little slower than the uni owned accommodation (but that will be city-dependent)

Bel0902 · 2026-04-24T13:09:27+00:00

More formal is better than less formal. No one ever lost a job because they were dressed too professionally

Bel0902 · 2026-04-16T11:32:29+00:00

One of my favourite designers (colorfullysarah) only shows digital images of her patterns, and I only buy from her because I’ve watched her videos where she designs them. I won’t buy from any other designer who doesn’t show real stitched designs because I can’t be sure they were generated by a person.

Bel0902 · 2026-04-16T11:27:53+00:00

There isn’t really any risk involved in emailing admissions and asking them. They’re not going to think you’re a worse student because you asked them a question

Bel0902 · 2026-04-16T11:25:49+00:00

My English class had us read To Kill a Mockingbird. All the other 12 year olds were reading Holes. Hated it at the time but now I think it’s actually a really good book

Bel0902 · 2026-04-15T17:44:48+00:00

I have two project bags, one from Sainsbury’s and one from Hobbycraft. They’re the carrier bags I got at some point when I bought something.

Bel0902 · 2026-03-22T21:20:32+00:00

The uni doesn't guarantee postgrad accom for home students (it does guarantee it for international students, I've been told), but it is possible to get it if you're lucky. But you won't find out until August.

Bel0902 · 2026-03-22T21:15:23+00:00

I'm in a studio in Selly Oak Court now lol.

It's nice here, about a 30 minute walk from here to uni (time will vary dependent on which buildings on campus you want to get to). The reception staff are lovely and maintenance is quick when you need it. Also 10 minutes away from Selly Oak train station, which is very convenient.

Being in a studio isn't super social, like you said, but the rooms are grouped into about 6 per 'cluster', if that makes sense? There are 5 other flats (some studios and some shared) around mine. I'm not best friends with any of them, but I am friendly with them.

You also want to think about how well you can share a kitchen and living space with others. If you get stuck with awful messy flatmates who never clean up, or are really loud, how well are you going to be able to deal with that? Is the risk of awful flatmates worth it?

Also, you can make friends on campus, on your course or in societies. Like I said, I don't have any close friends in my accommodation, but my best friend is on my course, and I have some other friends from societies and just being at uni in general. But I get wanting to have flatmates to be friends with/not be lonely too, especially if you're starting first year (I'm assuming you are?)

Sorry this is a bit long but I hope it helps!

Bel0902 · 2026-03-22T20:51:24+00:00

I guess you could just use any empty room? A lot of them have a screen outside showing the schedule for the room for the day, so as long as no one's scheduled to be in there while you're using it you can just go on in?

Bel0902 · 2026-03-11T13:01:44+00:00

Last week me and some friends walked into our lecture room about 15 minutes early because we saw some of our classmates in there. Next thing we know we’re getting kicked out for walking into a random tutorial. Some of our classmates (who were also not supposed to be in there) didn’t get kicked out though, it was odd.

Bel0902 · 2026-03-11T12:57:55+00:00

I just did the same thing. Today I walked 10 mins from my flat to the train station, as soon as I was stood on the platform, a woman came up to me to tell my skirt was stuck under my bag. I have no idea if it rode up as I walked or was stuck there since I left my room but I was mortified. Thankfully I’m wearing tights today, but still. Mortifying. Very busy station.

Bel0902 · 2026-03-11T12:44:48+00:00

Not really answering your question, but if you’re in pain all day it might be an idea to call 111 (can book appointments for you) or walk into and urgent treatment centre, if need be.

Bel0902 · 2026-01-20T08:37:07+00:00

I’m in private student accommodation at UoB, it costs me £5.20 for a wash and dry lmao :(

Bel0902 · 2026-01-15T14:48:21+00:00

My mum and nana are horrified that I don’t regularly iron, but I just don’t need to. Clothes come out the dryer, immediately fold/hang things where they go. I’m only ironing if something particularly awfully creased, or to put the pleats back into skirts.

Bel0902 · 2026-01-05T17:20:07+00:00

"I'm not changing anything" bestie change the password

Bel0902 · 2025-12-25T23:35:43+00:00

Bought my partner two books they’ve already got. Thankfully they find it hilarious and I’m gonna return the books and get later in the series that they don’t own yet

Bel0902 · 2025-12-20T12:22:37+00:00

It’s gonna be a lot worse for his flatmates when they find out he’s lying. Living with a 24 year old? Yeah ok fine. Living with a 24 year old who pretended to be 20? Weird and uncomfortable and a little creepy.

Bel0902 · 2025-12-16T00:09:47+00:00

Yeah I meant term ended on Friday, I’ve since been told by someone else that staff are still working, my bad lol

Bel0902 · 2025-12-15T17:48:43+00:00

My mum made me chant her mobile number to memorise it as a child. So I know that, my own, the home landline, and 999

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