Shared room? Accommodation/Trinity Hall

LauraaWhelann wrote: »

I have a couple of questions, so I applied for accommodation in halls. I stated that I would prefer a single modern ensuite. I did however state that I would take a shared room also. What are the chances of me receiving a single room even if I said I wouldn't mind sharing? And also has anyone shared a room? What is it like? Any tips/advice?

It's largely down to your personal statement. If the Warden likes it and decides to give you a place in Halls, he's going to try his best to give you the single ensuite. This depends on the types of flats he still has available etc.

However, if he thinks that he has a 100% perfect personality match for you, based on your statement and the statement of another girl who indicated she wouldn't mind sharing, he might put the two of you together! I haven't shared myself, but had many friends who have, and lived to tell the tale. To be honest, the reviews have been largely positive! The ones who shared have bonded with their roommates quite a lot by the end of the year, and really gained from the experience. Being able to live in tight quarters and all that.

Only heard of one nightmare story, whereby one guy was sharing with someone he didn't previously know, and his roommate turned out to be a smoker who smoked IN the room, meaning everything in the place stank. You do have to be prepared as these things happen, but a nice serious chat along with some ground rules could go a long way!

Best of luck in getting the en-suite single, definitely loved mine! :rolleyes:

I shared a room in first year and had absolutely no problems at all. When they allocate the rooms they are sensitive to these things in that they do try to put you with someone that they think will have similar interests etc. The shared rooms are easily four times the size of the singles as well so you have WAAAAAYYY more space! In fact I think if I had the choice again I would still choose the shared room over the single. The only slight problem I ever had was that my room mate found she studied better late at night, whereas I studied during the day and went to bed relatively early. But thankfully I can sleep through anything so it was never a major issue. Good luck!

sharing is horrible...

Hi, how do you know that you didn't get it? I didn't get an email and when I logged into my application it said it hadn't been reviewed yet..

Hey guys,
I just found out I got a twin room in Halls and I'm really disappointed I didn't get a single. I was just wondering what its like sharing a room with regards to privacy and having time to yourself and stuff? Do you have your own wardrobe too?

Ash_M wrote: »

It's really not that bad sharing. I didn't get along too well with my second roommate (my first was lovely but ended up dropping out) and even so we didn't get on top of each other too much. You have your own wardrobe, desk and shelves, and the rooms are massive when you're sharing. Obviously it's a bit more of a hassle if you're having overnight visitors, but it's workable especially if people tend to go home at weekends. I'd recommend keeping tidy (or at least keeping all your stuff on your side of the room!) and getting into a reasonable routine early on - if you can't sleep with light on and they're a night owl, don't wait until December to explode about it, just ask them to Skype their mum earlier in the evening/in the kitchen (I assume there's still no internet in the kitchens but wifi can be bounced with a Mac or something).

Okay, that's put my mind at ease a little thank you! I've also just found out that I've been placed in the "Irish house" in Halls with people with good Irish. I'm worried that they'll be speaking Irish all the time and I won't be able to mix with them because my spoken Irish isn't great. Do the students really speak irish 24/7??

SureYWouldntYa wrote: »

The fact they have Irish helped them get a place in Halls

That's discrimination ! I think we should tell the Irish Times about this ! .:mad: