🏠 Housing
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
606,66£
Where was it located?
40 minutes from School (bus and on foot), not bars and the biggest grocery store was either 15 or 30 minutes depending on your means of transportation
How can someone find this place?
SpareRoom.com
Would you recommend it?
It was a very huge house with 11 roommates, if you like privacy and having your own space, it is difficult to achieve. It was very far from everything if you do not have a car.
🍻 Social Life
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There a lot of clubs and activities linked to the university. But since I was far from the university and center of the city, it made having an active social life more challenging. It is small city but close to Newcastle, which is easy to access, where social activities are more prominent.
🎓 Uni life at Durham University
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Mostly followed on financial classes with assignment to deliver. There were nice but to each their own taste.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is huge and depending on your affiliated university because of your specialisation you might end up very close or very far, so be careful when choosing classes. Look attentively at the exam conditions and when they might be planned. And pay close attention in your classes selection to the period in which they happen, if you play your cards right you might end up finishing classes early with the opportunity to travel the country. The administration was very nice and helpful.
✈️ Travel
Best trips to do?
Close to Scotland and Newcastle. With the train, you can travel to the rest of the UK.
🌆 Durham vibe
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Durham?
Live close to the city center or where students reside to be able to be part of a certain social life.
💡 Other Tips
The lease system is different there. It’s hard to lease on short term. Most landlords want to you to sign a year long lease and expect you to find somebody to take over your lease when you leave. If you find a place, be sure to ask questions regarding this matter.
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