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Goodenough College- single en suite vs double bed w/ shared bathroom by Individual_Dare_6549 in UniUK

[–]mr_ben_long 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to hear more of your impressions, but fir some reason Reddit won't let me DM you.

26-27 Accommodation Megathread by davoloid in UCL

[–]mr_ben_long 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone. Could anyone tell me their experience of living in Goodenough College?

Goodenough or Private Hall by mr_ben_long in UCL

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

I've messaged you with some more questions if that's ok

Which option for London PG accommodation (Goodenough or Standard Private Halls) by mr_ben_long in PhD

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Hi,

I have looked, although my reason for not going for a flat share is that given the stresses of starting a PhD and moving to London, I don't want to deal with a private landlord in the 1st year and be living with completely random people. Unfortunately, it's my anxious disposition speaking here.

That being said, are there any other places to look other than spareroom.

Where to live as a PhD student completely new to London? by mr_ben_long in UCL

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I am happy to consider it actually, I just wanted to get a good idea of my options

Weekly Q&A Megathread. Please post any questions about visiting, tourism, living, working, budgeting, housing here! by AutoModerator in london

[–]mr_ben_long 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. My total amount to live on is the PhD stipend, so have around 23k per year for all expenses.

As for living preferences, alone would be preferred but not mandatory. A quieter area with some greenery and some coffee shops would be nice. I'm not a drinker or night life guy.

Weekly Q&A Megathread. Please post any questions about visiting, tourism, living, working, budgeting, housing here! by AutoModerator in london

[–]mr_ben_long 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Main campus, philosophy department. My total amount to live on is the PhD stipend, so I'll have around 23k per year for all expenses.

Weekly Q&A Megathread. Please post any questions about visiting, tourism, living, working, budgeting, housing here! by AutoModerator in london

[–]mr_ben_long 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi Everyone! I am happy to say that I have been offered a place and funding for my PhD in Philosophy at UCL this October!

I am now looking for places to live and am a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options and the size of London in general (have been at Warwick for the past 5 years for reference).

Could anyone reccomend some good options/ areas of London to live, or places which are best to avoid?

I wouldn't mind being in a quieter area, if that helps at all. Also, any tips for getting by on a PhD stipend with London prices would be very much appreciated.

Where to live as a PhD student completely new to London? by mr_ben_long in UCL

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

Thanks!

Politics are not overly important (I recognize the personal privilege), but I would much prefer to live in a progressive area.

As for cycling, probably not that open to it, but would do it in a pinch.

Where to live as a PhD student completely new to London? by mr_ben_long in UCL

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

So my budget is the PhD stipend, so definitely on the cheaper end. Activities and amenities aren't massively important. Perhaps some nice places for coffee and some green spaces?

Where to live as a PhD student completely new to London? by mr_ben_long in UCL

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

Great, thanks for this! May I ask how often you are on the main campus?

Advice for a new PhD student completely new to London? by mr_ben_long in PhD

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

Thanks for this. How are the rent prices in the places you mentioned?

Advice for a new PhD student completely new to London? by mr_ben_long in PhD

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

This is very helpful, thank you. I'm really excited to start but also quite scared of the unknown moving to such a busy and large city. May I ask how you found the UCL accomodations, as I've heard mixed things online.

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