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Otago Halls of Residence
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Crispyclaw
Member
Hi,
I've had a look around this thread but have found no substantial information on Salmond College. If anyone has been to Salmond or knows anything about it, some insight would be greatly appreciated.
I've had a look around this thread but have found no substantial information on Salmond College. If anyone has been to Salmond or knows anything about it, some insight would be greatly appreciated.
Crispyclaw
Member
Salmond or Toroa?
Hello,
Since I haven't been able to get a reply on the actual thread on the halls of residence I'm just going to make a new thread!
I need to decide immediately on whether I should go with Toroa or Salmond?
Any advice?
Hello,
Since I haven't been able to get a reply on the actual thread on the halls of residence I'm just going to make a new thread!
I need to decide immediately on whether I should go with Toroa or Salmond?
Any advice?
easymoneysniper
Regular Member
I don't think that they are the most highly touted halls so people might not know a lot about them. Draw up a pros and cons table and make a decision from there.
I'd probably recommend Salmond over Toroa - sure it's further away but as far as I'm aware Salmond is more like one of the other residential colleges, whereas Toroa is more like organized flatting and there's less by way of group things (note that Toroa doesn't even have its own dining hall, just a meal plan available at the University Union).
EDIT: I *think* Salmond and Knox have joined Aquinas in providing a shuttle service to St David, the main HSFY lecture place.
PS: on a moderation note, to keep the forums tidy I'll merge this back into the Halls thread in a few days once we've had a few more replies.
EDIT: I *think* Salmond and Knox have joined Aquinas in providing a shuttle service to St David, the main HSFY lecture place.
PS: on a moderation note, to keep the forums tidy I'll merge this back into the Halls thread in a few days once we've had a few more replies.
Combat Wombat
Fabulous
I would take Salmond to be honest. Toroa is a little closer to uni, but to get to your meals you have to walk down a hill to the uni campus as the dining hall is at Union Hall, whereas Salmond has food served on site. It may sound like a reasonably trivial reason, but most halls have equivalent academic services, and if you're lazy, or if it's wet and cold (a.k.a Dunedin weather), you'd probably rather not be walking 10 mins there and back for lunch/dinner.
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I'll add to what I've already said: CW's post (somehow) reminded me, that for the most part it won't matter which hall you pick, but Toroa and Cumberland Courts are a bit different, in that they are more like organized flatting, and both use the University Union's meal plan (though Cumby Courts is quite a bit closer to the actual Union building), so we tend to be biased against these two. When the weather is bad, or when you're studying for a test/exam, that extra 5-10 minutes walk can be a significant inconvenience. (Also no on-site dining hall probably means less flexibility in terms of things like meals in your room if you're sick, or late dinner if you have a 6-9 lab or other commitments.)
If you were deciding between another two, let's say Unicol vs Cumberland College (not Courts), or St Margs vs Carrington, we'd tell you a bit about the pros and cons of each and let you make up your own mind; but in this case there's a fairly commonly-agreed advantage to Salmond.
If you were deciding between another two, let's say Unicol vs Cumberland College (not Courts), or St Margs vs Carrington, we'd tell you a bit about the pros and cons of each and let you make up your own mind; but in this case there's a fairly commonly-agreed advantage to Salmond.
Hey man, I went to Salmond College last year for my year of hsfy and I can tell you it's great. They can have some really nice food at times but it really depends on your taste. The best part is that the people there are really friendly and if you can afford it, there is a separate wing called the Macalistar wing and it's reallyyy nice (also ensuite). Plus for me I don't really like having a crap ton of pressure with other really competitive students in one hall (which is why I decided against Stmags or Carr) and the atmosphere is really chill there apart from the other 50 or so hsfy's whom are usually quite friendly. Hope that helps!
Crispyclaw
Member
Hey thanks for the advice, I'm leaning towards Salmond. The only issue I have is with how far away it is from the campus. Do they have hourly shuttles like Aquinas? can someone confirm this?
Salmond college is actually nice (but I admit my opinions will be biased seeing that I stayed there myself). For one, there is not much stress and pressure on students there as seen in some of my mates that stayed in other colleges. It also have tutorials that are run by senior students tutors from the university. Also, if you are in HSFY, there is a first aid course that will be arranged by the college authorities for the students there.
Zion
Regular Member
They didn't have shuttles until last year. Last year, they had shuttles going from Uni to Salmond in the evenings, for those who stayed late in Uni. It worked out fine so I would assume that they still have them this year.
Aquinas is definitely the only College that offers hourly shuttles AND evening shuttles. Knox and Salmond trialed evening shuttles in the second semester last year but I'm unsure if they're moving to a permanent system. If you want evening/daily shuttles then Aquinas is your best option.
Lego Man
Regular Member
Those shuttles are awesome! Especially if its raining. And if you're studying late at the library and can't be bothered walking lol
I know it might be late but DONT go to Toroa, im talking from experience its not a good place to be especially if its you're first time living on your own. Go to Salmond. Salmond is about a 20min walk to the university and you can walk through the park, which makes it a little better
Having been an RA at a residential college, I can tell you that ~5% of the residents get ~95% of the fines... But they tend to be a 'special' breed.
It's really not difficult to go through the entire year without many/any fines, so long as you're not a twat.
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Raro
Regular Member
Could anyone going to (or who has gone to) Carrington explain how visitors work? I'm hoping to pop down to visit some friends at some point during the year now that I'm not going. :/ Would I be able to crash on a friend's floor? If so, would it cost? If it does cost, how much and will I be fed? Any other details that I should be aware of?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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inflow
Regular Member
As far as I remember from the booklet they say you can have friends stay in your room, for 10 dollars a day I think and you sign them in and the head office. I'm not sure if there is a limit though I think only one person per Carrington resident. Also they can't come at certain times during the year ie o week/exam time/major events. I believe you can buy a lunch pass as well which is under 10 dollars