Our Facilities
The Bedrooms
What you get:
Every room has:
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A king single bed
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Bedding
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A Desk and Shelving
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2 x Chairs
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A Lamp
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A Mirror
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A Rubbish bin
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A Wardrobe
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Heating
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Double-glazed windows
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A Pinboard
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Access to the UC wifi network
Just bring your belongings and make the space your own!
Every building has:
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A live-in RA
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A small kitchenette, complete with a fridge, toaster, kettle, microwave and sink
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Gender-neutral bathrooms on every floor (with individual stalls for both showers and toilets)
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A bathroom to student ration of 1:4 (on average) - no long waits for showers!
You can also opt-in to live on an alcohol-free floor (no alcohol can be consumed there)
One of the best things about Arcady, is that we group like-minded residents in the same floor group to allow for a super cohesive community, and means you're likely to feel at home from day one!
The Dining Hall
Our amazing catering includes:
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3 meals a day, including throughout term breaks
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Breakfast includes a continental spread and a hot option
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During winter months, there is also the option of porridge and assorted toppings
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Lunch includes a hot option, an extensive salad bar, a toasted sandwich station, fresh fruit and baking!
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During winter terms, there will also be a soup of the day
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Dinner will always have two protein options, a starch and a variety of vegetables. Plus, there is always a delicious dessert offered!
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Sunday brunch served every week which is anything from a full English breakfast to pancakes to chicken and waffles!
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Packed lunches and late dinners (upon request) for students who are unable to attend the regular mealtime due to other commitments (eg. a part-time job or a test on campus)
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Sick meals delivered to students rooms while they are unwell
One of our favourite parts of the catering is our impromptu Themed Dinners where we decorate the dining hall and have a special themed menu eg. Mid-Winter Christmas, Cinco de Mayo & Octoberfest!
The Maker Space
What's there?
The Maker Space is a great spot to hang out or do some work - plus a bunch of our craft events are run from the Maker Space! However, it also has some fun stuff to use including:
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A 3D printer
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A sewing machine
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A scan+cut machine
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A Lego wall
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Chess sets
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A sports box (filled with heaps of sports equipment you can borrow)
We love seeing everyone's creations - from 3D printed masterpieces to Lego landscapes!
The Study Centre
Our study center has:
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3 computers & a printer linked to the UC system
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Weekly tutorials for a range of core 100-level courses
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Access between 7am-11pm
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A kitchen (including an oven, stove and air fryer) for residents to whip up some baking and snacks
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A full whiteboard wall
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A divider to section the study center during study weeks into a quiet study and group study area
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Views of the Avon River
Most of our tutors are former residents and they love being able to come back to help out our current students!
The Laundry
We provide:
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24/7 access to the laundry room which includes:
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Free washing machines and dryers
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A drying room (great for wet ski/snowboarding gear!)
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Outdoor washing lines
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All your bedding
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An optional linen change (held weekly)
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A lovely team of House Mums who clean the bathrooms and public areas 6x per week and vacuum your bedroom weekly
During term breaks, our House Mums do a thorough "spring clean" of rooms to keep our facilities at a high standard
The Common Room
Our Common Room has:
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A pool table
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A ping pong table
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A foosball table
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Plenty of comfy couches
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SkyTV
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PlayStation + games
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A games cupboard (filled with puzzles, board games and card games!)
Our Common Room (or The Com) is a student hub for people to come and hang out, plus it's often the venue for our events including Casino Night, Barn Dance, Karaoke nights and more!
