[HDNG]IN COLLEGE:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]A1[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Self-catering: 55% [BULL] Cost: ú25.87-ú29.26 (38-52wks)[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Availability:[EBOLD] Students have just 3 choices: live in college rooms [PARA]with limited cooking facilities; try to get into the University's PRS [PARA](Property Rental System) where the University acts as a [PARA]landlord, renting out shared housing at ú29 a week plus bills ([ITAL]nice [PARA]life if you can get it[EITAL], but there are only 528 places); or live out. 1st [PARA]years choose the first 2 options as can 1/2 the finalists and 15% [PARA]of 2nd years, so that 7 out of every 10 students are housed in [PARA]some form of [ITAL]solid, functional and often good[EITAL] accommodation. [PARA]There are a few double rooms, but it's rare to share. [ITAL]The [PARA]colleges, built in a subtle shade of John Major-grey, are all near [PARA]the lake and can look superb in summer, but woeful in winter.[EITAL] [PARA]Fairfax House, off campus, includes breakfast, [ITAL]but lacks [PARA]atmosphere. [EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Catering:[EBOLD] Whether students live in or out, they can take part in [PARA]their college's catering service, [ITAL]shovelling the stodge[EITAL] in the dining [PARA]halls. Or, they can buy meals in the snack bars. Or cook for [PARA]themselves -[ITAL] a diet-inducing prospect, as the shared facilities[EITAL] are [PARA]a 'fridge and Baby Belling for 8-10 rooms.[PARA][BOLD]Car parking:[EBOLD] Parking is limited (permit required) and 1st years [PARA]aren't allowed cars on campus, unless medically necessary. [PARA]Firing weapons in halls is also prohibited, apparently.[HDNG]EXTERNALLY:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]A2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Renting: 33% [BULL] Ave rent: ú36[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Availability:[EBOLD] [ITAL]Finding somewhere is still a bit easier than selling [PARA]umbrellas to scuba divers, but it's getting increasingly difficult. [PARA]The standard is adequate, some is even very good, especially on [PARA]Heslington Road and in Heworth, all close to the campus. Tang [PARA]Hall is a bit rough and Osbaldwick is too far. Cars are difficult to [PARA]park around town and unnecessary for getting around.[EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Housing help:[EBOLD] The University Accommodation Office runs a [ITAL]good[PARA][EITAL]service for students in PRS, but other help is limited to a [PARA]vacancies notice board (also in SU) and contract negotiation.
