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Ldu wrote: »

HIII!!!! I'm an erasmus student going to UL for the autumn semester and i'm a bit lost regarding accommodation

in which village are there usually more international students?? I was thinking of staying at Kilmurry or groody...i mean they are both "cheap" (not as cheap as in my country :eek: ) , but what do you think of the facilities, the distance to the uni and all that??

For a start, Kilmurry is on campus few min walk to center, Groody is a 15 min walk to center of campus. A lot of people in Groody cycle though but as an international student, doubt you'll be bringing bike with you.. If you don't mind the walk, all for it, and afaik Groody is quite a bit cheaper than Kilmurry.

Unfortunately can only comment on Groody, living there now, but I'm sure there's at least one on here who has stayed in Kilmurry.
Groody though, currently living in 3 bed 1 bathroom apartment, rooms are very spacious, double beds, ample kitchen/living room (small tv) but internet is a little temperamental. I say that but it has been quite good as of late but was horrible last semester. That's the wireless though, stick cable into laptop and wall and LAN is much more dependable and generally faster.
In contrast there are 6 bedroom places, each with en suites but besides that I think everything else is the same.
Has a sturdy fence around it and gates lock around 12 each night and over weekends. Security guards around every now and then, particularly on rowdy weeks, which in autumn semester, you're less likely to come across. Is a bit of noise but you're bound to get that wherever students gather.
Groody close to a couple of take-aways, a Chinese, a subway and an off license.
Also 5 min walk from Aldi supermarket and 2 petrol stations, one 24 hr, good for emergency milk and bread.
In terms of international students, I can only go by the languages spoken of people I hear walking by my window but can at least confirm that they're definitely present, in what numbers I'm unsure.. There was a group singing outside my window other night actually, unsure of the language but know there's at least 5 here.. :P
You may be able to request to stay with other international students if that's what you want..

There should be some Kilmurry and Groody reviews as well if you look back a few pages.. Sure someone from Kilmurry will fill you in on their part.
I think wnolan1992 is living there now, or has at some point, some on campus student village any way, all the same... :P
He'll fill you in..

I think chance of study is well and truly over now..
So priced up the 2, may need info myself next year.. :P

Groody:
3 bed - 3024 + 300 dep
6 bed w/ ensuite -3290 + 300 dep

Kilmurry:
6 bed - 4160 + 250 dep
8 bed - 3770 + 250 dep

Have you looked into all options though?
Why did you pick Kilmurry out of 5 on campus (bar Plassey) student villages?
Granted, you can probably excuse Cappa and Thomand based on price and not ideally situated either really lest you're doing something medical or music related.
Plassey situated just outside UL gate, was the cheapest of student villages when I last checked (2/3 years ago..)
Kilmurry and Dromroe pretty similar then, but I think Dromroe is best placed, again, a lot depending on where you'll be spending most of your time, but is nearest to library and main building anyway...
If money isn't an issue I'd probably suggest Dromroe, unsure on pricings among Student villages but think this one is most practical. Have to get in soon though, think spaces are reserved for x number of international students anyway, but are high in demand.
If money is an issue or you don't mind a walk and in particular find a walk in the rain both revitalizing and invigorating, then I'd suggest Groody or two of its neighbouring student villas, Troy and Brookfield. They're both priced similar to Groody except they both have a shuttle bus to UL!
Besides that I know relatively little about them.. Been to Troy a few times, living space nice, decent sized TV, basic channels, will say it has a small kitchen considering 6 live there, it's just an extension to kitchen, similar to Groody and it's a shared bathroom, but to my knowledge they're en suite rooms as well.
Know nothing about Brookfield bar shuttle bus but believe it's the same.
You could always pick look for digs, which would be cheaper still, but you could end up with absolutely anyone there, it's a complete lottery and there's very little you can do then if they do make a lot of noise or a lot of mess as landlords generally only come around to collect money whereas in student accom can complain or move apartment completely to a 'friendlier' one..

Definitely look into others before settling on either Groody or Kilmurry, there's plenty more out there. Some fella posted a page where people review where they've stayed a few pages back as well, give that a look as well and happy surfing!

Smartly Dressed wrote: »

Anyone know of any nice 3 bed houses?

Never heard of a 3 bed house in any of the estates. You'd probably have to go the Groody/Brookfield direction

jde wrote: »

hello im hoping to go to ul and out of all my preferences i got cappavilla for my accomodation! ive read so many reviews that its not good for 1st years and now ive told myself ill probably end up hating it! im a quiet person that doesnt go out much and i dont drink! can someone tell me about cappa!!

I lived in Cappavilla and I'd highly recommend it! Although it's expensive, it's definitely worth it with the large room and en suite and also decent living area/kitchen. It is a fair bit away from the main campus though but this is also a great way to meet people as there's always people walking!
Cappavilla is probably considered the quietest campus accommodation, compared to Plassey and Kilmurry anyways and regardless of where you are, there'll be no pressure to drink so don't worry about that
You'll be put in with fellow first years and there's a common area at the front and always people walking around!
Tbh I think from what you said, Cappavilla will suit you perfectly

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freeze4real wrote: »

Anyone planning to stay on Parkview hall ?

Do you have a car?

Hi,

A few days ago I've reviewed an application form and there was an opportunity to choose and mention all 5 residences in order of preference. But today I found this option impossible so I could choose only one. Did I fill up a right application? Is that still possible to mention all 5 in order of preference?

where is best to find out about summer accomodation? there doesnt seem to be much up on usual websites yet.
My current lease ends net week and i will be staying in Limerick for bit of the summer anyway.
Do they just put signs on windows etc. i would be looking to get a summer rate.
Shud be loads available id imagine. or do some people just not bother rent out for summer

any ideas where to look?

Started to warm towards Groody towards end again until the last week or so where the internet decided to resume charge over whether or not its user deserved to gain access. Bedrooms - excellent, can't complain. Kitchen - basic but easy to maneuver. TV - seems to vary in each place, mine was prehistoric but channels were decent, gets Sky Sports 1 and a Sky Movies channel...
Internet though, hopefully they'll improve it but it's turned me off them in the future. Doesn't have shuttle bus either whilst 2 nearby places do. If you've a car won't matter though but there's Troy across the road for similar price, nice layout but without Sky Sports and Brookfield a bit behind it, has a shuttle bus, never been there though so couldn't judge, know it's an extra 3-5 mins walk on from Groody.. :P