St Mary's Village

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Student standing at the entrance of St Mary’s Village. The townhouses, reception/halls office, and car park are in the background.

[SHAILZA] Welcome, I'm Shailza and I'm going to show you around St Mary's Village today.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] There are three clips on the screen at the same time. The first clip shows a student standing outside Barlows pointing to the sign. The second shows a student in a standard bedroom in St Mary's and the third shows two members of the Campus Crew in their bright Orange hoodies. A student walks a path between two St Mary’s Village halls of residence surrounded by greenery.

[SHAILZA] There are 600 rooms in St Mary's Village. The majority of them are en-suite rooms with private bathrooms. There are some studio apartments as well. There are townhouses and budget accommodations with shared bathrooms. All the bedrooms in St Mary's Village, except the budget accommodation, have a small double bed. This village is located on top of Lôn Popty, so walking up and down the

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Student speaking on the pavement near the exit of St Mary’s Village located on top of Lôn Popty. She is surrounded by trees, autumn foliage and parked cars.

[SHAILZA] hill is definitely going to be keeping you fit, but the views at the top are totally worth it.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Student standing in front of an interior window of one of the halls of residence. The bird's eye view of Bangor can be seen in the background. With a view of St Mary’s townhouses in the background, the student walks down the village car park towards the exit, surrounded by greenery.

[SHAILZA] We're only 5 minutes away from the High Street. We've got Spoons,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Students standing in front of the entrance of a local pub that is situated in the town centre and near the student village. A student stands in front of a local takeaway shop, Kebaby, in the town centre.

[SHAILZA] we've got ‘Kebaby,’ Baby. Another pub. We've got two shops,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A Student stands in front of a different pub’s signage. It reads ‘The Harp Inn. Good food. Real Ales. Free House.’ The student points up towards the signage. Student stands on the pavement near traffic lights with a Lidl supermarket in the background. A student stands on a footpath with an Asda supermarket in the background.

[SHAILZA] both within a 10-minute walk from St Mary's, and an amazing pizza place.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A student is stood in front of a local restaurant. The student raises their hands towards the signage on the side of the restaurant that reads ‘Wood Fired Shack’. A view of the Pontio building with students walking down the stairs just outside Pontio. The Main Arts Building can be seen behind Pontio.

[SHAILZA] Pontio and Main Arts are just 15 minutes away. This is a townhouse. Let's go have a look. Come on in.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A student stands in front of a townhouse's front door with the number ‘07’ written on the glass. The student knocks on the door, and another student opens the door to let the first student into the building.

[DANIEL] So I'm gonna show you the kitchen first and then we'll move around.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Two students are standing outside the kitchen door of a townhouse in St Mary’s Village. They both enter the kitchen.

[SHAILZA] So Daniel, how's it like living in the townhouse?

[DANIEL] "It's pretty much a very private

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Two students sit side by side on a green sofa in the townhouse kitchen while chatting.

[DANIEL] environment. You know, you mind your business and go about life, your life, very normal. It's very quiet and very decent. And yeah, like I say, a lot of privacy here, and the facilities are also state-of-the-art, so we feel very comfortable."

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A sweeping clip of a townhouse kitchen showing the facilities available. Two students can be seen in the background, they are chatting while sitting on a green sofa in the kitchen.

[SHAILZA] This kitchen is usually shared between 8 to 12 people. This is a typical bed of townhouse. It's nice and spacious,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A typical room in a townhouse, consists of a wardrobe, small double bed, a green wall behind the bed, a desk, desk chair and a window dressed with green curtains.

[SHAILZA] and it's got a small double bed. The bathroom is shared between two people.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A student is standing inside the shared bathroom of the townhouse. The shower is in the background with a towel hanging over the top. The student is sitting next to a sign that is situated outside of the halls of residence. The sign reads ‘Bryn Eithin’.

[SHAILZA] This is Bryn Eithin. This is where I live. This is St Mary's budget option.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A typical budget kitchen in Bryn Eithin, consists of 1 oven, 2 hobs, 2 sinks and various cooking equipment.

[SHAILZA] This is the kitchen. It's great for socialising.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Two students are sitting at a table in a kitchen in the ‘Bryn Eithin’ building. The camera zooms closer to the first student, and they speak to the camera. A view of trees can be seen in the background. A bedroom door with a sign that reads ‘K14’ opens, revealing the student and her bedroom in ‘Bryn Eithin’. There is a basin next to the door on the inside, and a desk, shelving, and window can be seen in the background.

[SHAILZA] So this is my room. As this is a budget accommodation, the bathrooms over here are shared,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is sitting on a desk chair with their back to the desk. A laptop is on the desk and the screen reads ‘study now, be proud later’ and a phone, water bottle, and art are placed on the desk in the background.

[SHAILZA] although I chose this one because of the huge kitchen which accommodates my cooking hobbies. Everything you need is in the Village. There's Barlows, which has a shop, a coffee shop,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing outside Barlows. They are standing under the signage that reads ‘Caffi a Siop Barlows Café and Shop’ and to the left of the main entrance. They raise their hands towards the signage. The student is standing inside the show that is situated within Barlows. In the background, there are two industrial fridges filled with drinks and to the right of the student, there are shelves filled with pastries, cakes, eggs, etc. The student is sitting in the Barlows Common Room. There are four copper-coloured chairs and a coffee table in the middle. The student is sitting in one of the chairs with a book in hand. There is tall shelving in the background with books, plants, and an audio system.

[SHAILZA] a common room

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is in the laundrette situated in Barlows. They are initially behind the door of a tumble dryer; they then close the door revealing their face while they speak to the camera.

[SHAILZA] a laundry room, a meeting room, a quiet room, a computer room, and a bookable kitchen.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing outside a meeting room. The sign on the door reads ‘Ystafell gyfarfod 1 / Meeting room 1’. The student is standing outside the quiet room in Barlows. The sign on the door reads ‘Ystafell dawel / Quiet room’. The student is sitting in the Barlows Computer Room. They’re sitting on the desk in front of a desktop computer, with another desktop computer in the background. The student stands outside the door to a bookable kitchen in Barlows. The sign on the door reads ‘Cegin 2 / Kitchen 2’. A sweeping clip of the bookable kitchen and its appliances. The student is joined by two Campus Crew students inside Acapela. There are two Campus Life posters in the background.

[SHAILZA] This is Acapela. This is where a lot of the Campus Life events happen. 

[CAMPUS CREW MEMBER] We host free events for students living in halls. 

[CAMPUS CREW MEMBER] It's a good opportunity for students to meet new people, try new things, and have some fun whilst de-stressing from uni.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Students using the weightlifting equipment in Platform 81, Canolfan Brailsford.

[SHAILZA] You'll get a free membership to the main gym and the sports centre. But if you want a quick workout, there's always a small on-site gym.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is sitting on the shoulder press machine in the on-site gym at St Mary’s. The student is standing in front of a green door with a sign that reads ‘120L – 120R’. They use their student card to enter the flat door and enter.

[SHAILZA] The rooms are really secure. Your card will get you into your flat and your room.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is sitting in the kitchen of the flat in St Mary’s. In the background are the kitchen cupboards, sink, toaster, and mug.

[SHAILZA] This is a typical St Mary's kitchen. There's plenty of space to cook, eat, and socialise. There's a big dining table and comfy chairs for socialising.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing in the kitchen pointing out the different amenities that are available in the kitchen. The kitchen, appliances, dining table, and chairs are in the background. The camera pans to the green sofa in the kitchen.

[SHAILZA] People bring in their own cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, etc. All kitchens are equipped with a cooker, microwave,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing in the kitchen, leaning against a kitchen worktop with the cupboards, kettle, and toaster in the background.

[SHAILZA] toaster, kettle, fridge, freezer, ironing board, and a vacuum cleaner.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student walks around the kitchen showing the appliances etc. First, they open the cupboard, secondly, they walk to the fridge freezer and open the fridge and then the freezer door.

[SHAILZA] You'll get a cupboard, a shelf in the fridge, and a shelf in the freezer.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing in a bedroom with a desk, desk chair, drawers, pinboard, bed, and window in the background.

[SHAILZA] This is the typical bedroom on St Mary's. In the rooms, you get a four-foot bed,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is sitting on the bed and in the background is a bedside table, succulent, mug, and phone.

[SHAILZA] which is a small double. There's a desk, chair with Wi-Fi included. You've got a wardrobe, bookshelf,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is sitting on a green desk chair by the desk using a laptop and there is lamp that is on in the background. The student gives a short tour of the available storage in the bedroom. First, they are stood to the left of the wardrobe and open the door to show the inside. Secondly, they show a bookshelf under the desk and a bin, then they show the storage under the bed, and finally the notice board on the wall.

[SHAILZA] and waste bin, storage under the bed. You need to bring your own bedding, and you can put up your posters to make it look more homely.
And this is the en-suite.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student stands to the left of the en-suite door. They grab the handle and open the door and the camera pans showing the inside. The student is back sitting on the bed with the laptop on their lap.

[SHAILZA] If you want to watch TV, you need to get a TV license, and you're more than welcome to bring your own gaming consoles. There's a list of things you can't bring, and you can check that list on the University website.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing in the hallway of a flat outside the bedrooms, with the entrance to the flat in the background.

[SHAILZA] Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms, en suites, and their communal kitchens. Cleaners do come in weekly. They'll clean your surfaces, sinks, and mop your floor, but they won't do your dishes. Your rubbish and your recycling bins will be cleaned out once a week as well.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is back in the flat kitchen to the right of the bins and recycling with the window in the background.

[SHAILZA] If you opt for a studio, things are a little bit different. There are four types of studios,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing outside a studio flat which has a purple door, They knock on the door and the resident opens the door and lets the student in.

[SHAILZA] and I'm gonna show you a deluxe studio right now. Hi.

[STUDENT LIVING IN A STUDIO] Hi.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A sweeping clip of a studio flat. It shows the kitchen, appliances, TV, a sofa where the two students are sitting and chatting, a desk, and a bed.

[SHAILZA] What's your experience like living over here?

[STUDENT LIVING IN A STUDIO] "I really love living in St Mary's because of the Campus Life stuff.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student living in the studio flat is sitting on a purple sofa speaking to the camera with photos, the window, and plants in the background. Two members of the Campus Crew playing table tennis in Acapela.

[STUDENT LIVING IN A STUDIO] There’s stuff almost every night. You get to go out and meet all the other

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student living in the studio flat is sitting on a purple sofa speaking to the camera with photos, the window, and plants in the background.

[STUDENT LIVING IN A STUDIO] people living in St Mary's. The Campus Life team are just amazing like that."

[SHAILZA] So why did you choose a studio apartment?

[STUDENT LIVING IN A STUDIO] "So for me, it was definitely about having my own kitchen. I really love to bake, I really love to cook, and I like being in control of the space. While I do that, I can't really be sharing it with other people."

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing in the studio kitchen leaning against the kitchen worktop. The kitchen sink, microwave, kettle, and purple sofa are in the background.

[SHAILZA] The private kitchenette is equipped with the same items as the other kitchens. The main difference is that the cleaners don't come in, so you are responsible for cleaning your stuff.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing to the left of the studio’s en-suite door. Their hand is on the door handle, and they open the door and the camera pans into the en-suite showing the inside of the en-suite.

[SHAILZA] All studios come with an en suite. At St Mary's, there's an approximately 42-week contract for undergraduates

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is sitting on a red armchair in the St Mary’s Halls Office. In the background are the reception and staff.

[SHAILZA] and an approximately 51-week contract for postgraduates. Your fees pay for your room,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing on top of an outdoor staircase that leads to the townhouses. In the background are the townhouses and railings with a Campus Life poster attached.

[SHAILZA] basic contents insurance, all utility bills, and gym and Campus Life membership.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing outside a bike shed on the site. Behind them is the bike shed, bikes, and townhouses.

[SHAILZA] You can keep your bike here, and it will only cost you 20 quid for the whole year.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing in the St Mary’s Halls Office, leaning against the reception. The sign in reception reads ‘Croeso / Welcome’. In the background, there are parcels, greeting cards, and computers.

[SHAILZA] This is the Hall's office. This is where you collect your post or report any maintenance issues. You'll feel really safe here because there's 24-hour security at the University.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing outside the security office. Behind the student is the security glass, and the camera pans over to a waving security guard. The stickers on the security glass read ‘Diogelwch / Security’. The student is sitting on a red and grey sofa with a blank wall behind them.

[SHAILZA] If you have any problems, there are mentors who can help you. There are a limited number of parking spaces on the accommodation sites. However,

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is sitting in a sky-blue car in the St Mary’s car park with the driver's side window down. There are cars, greenery, and a no-entry sign in the background.

[SHAILZA] if you want to park here, you can just apply for a permit. Although the good thing is, everything is walkable in Bangor.

[VISUAL DESCRIPTION] The student is standing at the entrance to the St Mary’s car park. There are cars in the car park in the background, as well as both older and more modern buildings.

[SHAILZA] I hope you've enjoyed the tour. If there's anything we haven't answered, you can check out the FAQ section on Bangor University's website or email halls@bangor.ac.uk

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