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Featured in the picture behind, Darbishirehas large, carpeted rooms and decentsound proofing—although beware that alot of what is said in your room can beheard in the corridor. It has a good ratio ofshowers/toilets/kitchens to rooms, although they are all on the maincorridors, so if you’re on traffic quad corridor it can seem quite anannoying walk. There will be other people living in Darbishire as ithouses several guest rooms and a few tutors’ offices. It’s very convenientfor hall (you don’t even have to go outside) and the porters’ lodge.Penrose is situated at the opposite end of college from Darbishire. andwhile it is a pain to go to the porters’ lodge, there is great access to theback gate—and thus the co-op. You’ll also find this is the most convenientgate to use on the way back from nights out, although not after2am when it’s locked. The rooms are generally large with woodenfloors and mostly have sinks. The kitchensare also large, and there is a similarlygood ratio of toilets, showers andkitchens to rooms. There are finalistsand tutors who also live or have officesin Penrose.Vaughan is the social hub when it comes to freshers’ accommodationwith almost half the year living there. There are small kitchens on everyfloor and a larger kitchen for the entire block on the first floor. Itcontains the Vaughan JCR (a well used social space and common gatheringplace before a night out), the gym and the side gate (for easytrips to G&Ds and the Duke of Cambridge or any of the Oxford clubs).The rooms are smaller than the other two blocks, but they all havesinks and carpets. The entire block ispretty much freshers’ and whilst it’sarguably the worst looking building inthe college, if you’re living there, yourview of the quad will be vastly improved.
There’s plenty of things you’ll find you might need when youget here. We can’t tell you all of the things you’ll need individually,but here are some ideas that should help:Must haves (international students, you may find it easier tobuy some of this stuff when you arrive):Duvet/sheets (pillow provided)Stationary (pens/pencils/files/pads)Crockery & cutleryID & Student finance information (if you have a loan)If you’re planning on cycling, a helmet, bike lock & lightsUseful itemsPower extension leadEthernet cable (not all the rooms have cables, and eventhough there’s Wi-Fi throughout college, some peoplefind Ethernet easier).Posters/rugsRelevant notes from schoolThings for when you get here:Laundry card (Buy one from the lodge. There are laundryfacilities around college which require this card to use.)Gown and mortarboard (These are on sale around Oxfordin various tailor shops. Make sure it’s a commoners’or undergraduate gown).Supplies—from biscuits and coffee to tissues and washingpowder, if you need it, make sure you have it. Thereare cooked meals available in hall three times a day duringthe week, but only brunch at weekends.
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