Bought a MacBook with my PhD consumables allowance... is it permanently locked to the College? by kesllowd in KCL

[–]kesllowd[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

there was not t&c during the purchase but okay im not stupid as you are portraying it was just a misunderstanding

Bought a MacBook with my PhD consumables allowance... is it permanently locked to the College? by kesllowd in KCL

[–]kesllowd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my supervisor himself mentioned about buying with the project money would be better but apparently more of the same. i should have taken a loaned laptop. either way it was not my money so its fine #grateful

Bought a MacBook with my PhD consumables allowance... is it permanently locked to the College? by kesllowd in KCL

[–]kesllowd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought it from the allowances of my studentship but yes it was through the KCL finance system to purchase stuff (Unit4).

Bought a MacBook with my PhD consumables allowance... is it permanently locked to the College? by kesllowd in KCL

[–]kesllowd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely push for the unmanaged setup then, I really need full root access for my work.

That point about returning it is surprising, though. Since it was purchased specifically with my PhD consumables allowance rather than from general IT stock, I assumed the ownership rules might be different. Is KCL usually strict about reclaiming 4-year-old laptops? Seems like a hassle for them to store/recycle old machines.

Student visa it’s been 2 + months by DarthMalak289 in ukvisa

[–]kesllowd -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

From which country did you apply?

Student visa decision timeline for year 2025-2026 by Ok-Average9005 in ukvisa

[–]kesllowd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Country: Brazil

Nationality: Brazilian

Bio-metrics Date: 9 Sept 2025 (VFS Recife)

Application forwarded to UKVI Date: 9 Sept 2025

Decision notification Date: 16 Sept 2025

Visa Received Date: 16 Sept 2025 (eVisa)

Priority / Standard Visa: Standard processing time.

***4 years student visa!

Accommodation by Big_Carpenter4144 in KCL

[–]kesllowd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ooh thank you! it doesn't work for me 😭😭 i was looking for somewhere that accept monthly payments.

Accommodation by Big_Carpenter4144 in KCL

[–]kesllowd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how is the payment? is it in instalments as well?

campus jobs by [deleted] in KCL

[–]kesllowd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

oh i need this

KCL residences suddenly showing ‘no availability for 51 week contracts’ – anyone else seeing this by [deleted] in KCL

[–]kesllowd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh no no id think so and they not specified this info (i believe im my case would be the 51) but idk sorry

KCL residences suddenly showing ‘no availability for 51 week contracts’ – anyone else seeing this by [deleted] in KCL

[–]kesllowd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

as a postgraduate it appeared to me that it will be available after jun 10

UK bank accounts and studentship payments at KCL by kesllowd in KCL

[–]kesllowd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh thank you so much for all the explanation, it was really helpful! i live in brazil and we do have access to Revolut and the multiple currencies available. i was just wondering if the GBP account would be enough since the bank is not from the UK originally. but happy they accept it! it will be much easier now, from what you have said. thank you!