By raw number we probably had more HSFYs than any other hall
Second part is bang on, from my experience ~90% of the people at UniCol were there to get alcohol poisoning, not A+s.
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Second part is bang on, from my experience ~90% of the people at UniCol were there to get alcohol poisoning, not A+s.
Swaghilli
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If his should be interesting *sinister grin*Hey,
I was at unicol in 2011, and the following is an extract from my blog entry after following HSFY:
To be honest, no, most people at unicol don't take their studies all that seriously. But that won't stop you from taking yours seriously
What's the bathroom scheme is like at unicol. The last thing I want is to wait for a free shower in the morning
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If you're in the towers like I was (most of the HSFYs get thrown in annexe/the 'flats', you'll find out what these are when you get there), then there's 4 showers+3 toilets on a floor of ~15 people. But since most of your classmates wont even be dreaming about getting up to go to an 8am lecture (and you most likely will be, yay!), you should be fine, I never once had to queue to use the shower/loo at UniCol.
ETA: @Pup3tm45t3r (you have no idea how difficult your name was to spell, lol), I've moved the last few posts here to keep our threads on-topic
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In early 2011 it was everywhere 'cept north tower, now it's everywhere (pretty sure?), but it's Otago uni internet, meaning it has bazillions of other people on it, so it ain't speedy (although that goes for the whole campus, not just UniCol).
ETA: Good enough for average picture-quality on skype. You'll be able to skype, just don't expect anything like a clear image.
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The OUSA throws on some events (which I attended none of, they sounded super-average), and UniCol will throw on one or two (similarly average). And no, there is no obligation to participate in the 'organised' O-week stuff, most people I know just went to one or two of the 'organised' ones, realised how lame they were, and just went clubbing
ETA: Oh, the one thing you *will* have to do if you want to participate in the OUSA events is give them lots of money. They love money.
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Swaghilli
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Thank you. You've saved mena good $150The OUSA throws on some events (which I attended none of, they sounded super-average), and UniCol will throw on one or two (similarly average). And no, there is no obligation to participate in the 'organised' O-week stuff, most people I know just went to one or two of the 'organised' ones, realised how lame they were, and just went clubbing
ETA: Oh, the one thing you *will* have to do if you want to participate in the OUSA events is give them lots of money. They love money.
No. It's not like a school camp or anything - no one is going to make you do anything. You still should participate though - O-week is about the only chance you have to do cool stuff/socialise at your hall without having to worry about study.
Ahh, cool. Does the same apply for the inter-hall sports day, or is everyone expected to go to that?
Same applies. Your hall can't force you to go to anything.
bobby190
Regular Member
Sorry to hear...
Jokes the rooms are small and similar to jail cells. But the community atmostphere is great, it is the biggest block in carrington. Multi level and more exposure to people. Stuart house is awesome, I think its meant to be non-alcoholic but still.
Jenkins is awesome, that's where I was in first year!
Smallish rooms (but still perfectly adequate space-wise), very warm though (and in Dunedin that counts for a lot). Also, Carrington just spent the summer renovating Jenkins, so I have a feeling it'll be quite nice/flashy when you move in. Very good atmosphere too, and very easy to get to know the other people on your floor (and in the rest of Jenkins).
Only real downside is that it's more of your traditional hall-style accommodation, so if you wanted one of the cool old houses you've missed out. Still, it's Carrington so you can't really go wrong.
Smallish rooms (but still perfectly adequate space-wise), very warm though (and in Dunedin that counts for a lot). Also, Carrington just spent the summer renovating Jenkins, so I have a feeling it'll be quite nice/flashy when you move in. Very good atmosphere too, and very easy to get to know the other people on your floor (and in the rest of Jenkins).
Only real downside is that it's more of your traditional hall-style accommodation, so if you wanted one of the cool old houses you've missed out. Still, it's Carrington so you can't really go wrong.
epikness
Regular Member
The food should be pretty good at Carrington. One of the better halls food-wise at least. I had a friend who graduated from the Dietetics course here at Otago that did shifts at a good number of the residential colleges. I've had some of the doggie bagged pasta from Carrington and it was pretty awesome.
bobby190
Regular Member
If only, last year the warden ashley re allocted the budget from the food to other stuff. Including some glittery painting worth 10s of thousands of dollars. I have been to carrington when the food was good and it was really good, it was also know for its food. But Im speaking for 2010, not sure how 2011 let alone 2012. But im guessing not much has changed
ETA: Having said that hostel food isnt anywhere nearly as bad as people make it out to be. I personally enjoyed the meals with only a handful of exceptions.
I ate a few meals at Carrington last year. The food's the same as always (i.e. amazing for a hall) - the chef hasn't changed! The only change I'm aware of is in 2010 they got rid of Saturday desert (although you still get desert all other 6 nights of the week).
FYI, the $10,000 glitter painting was paid for by a donation to Carrington. It wasn't paid for out of the food budget. (Although I still think it was a waste of money!)
FYI, the $10,000 glitter painting was paid for by a donation to Carrington. It wasn't paid for out of the food budget. (Although I still think it was a waste of money!)
