[HDNG]IN COLLEGE:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]A2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Self-catering: 60% [BULL] Cost: ú33-ú42(30wks)[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Availability: [EBOLD]All 1st years and most finalists (4th years) have the chance to live in. 3rd years who, for the most part are on placements, don't really need to. That only leaves the 2nd years to fend for themselves. On campus there are 7 'courts' which are accommodation blocks[ITAL] of a generally adequate standard[EITAL]. Between them they house 2,266 students in single rooms with shared kitchens, sometimes even an en suite bathroom. A further 350 places are available about 21/2 miles away at Hazel Farm which are, in effect, terraced houses for 6 to 7 students let by the University. Students share 'KUBs' (kitchen/ utility/breakfast rooms with fridge/freezers and cookers) with about a dozen others,[ITAL] great for coffee and gossip. [EITAL] 7% of 1st years have to share split level rooms. Some floors and houses are single sex, but it's mostly mixed. There are a few flats for married students only. A shuttle bus runs to and from Hazel Farm and when the Union shuts at night.[PARA][BOLD]Car-parking: [EBOLD]Parking on campus is a problem and a permit (not readily available to residents) is required on weekdays.[HDNG]EXTERNALLY:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]A2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Renting: 40% [BULL] Ave rent: ú40[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Availability:[EBOLD][ITAL] It's easy enough to find something, but it's probably expensive and unsuitable.[EITAL] Almost all 2nd years live out facing a daily journey of up to 6 miles to the campus, although many manage to find somewhere within 3 miles. [ITAL]The students lucky enough to own a car probably won't be lucky enough to find a parking place, foiling the point. Students should avoid living in Park Barn - decidedly dodgy.[EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Housing help:[EBOLD] To the rescue comes the University-run accommodation office to guide students through the vacancy bulletin board and standard renting contracts.
