Student Accommodation

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[VOICEOVER] Welcome to Bangor University’s student halls - safe, affordable and designed to help you feel at home from day one.

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[VOICEOVER] Whether you're starting your journey as an undergraduate

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[VOICEOVER] or seeking postgrad accommodation, we’ve got options to fit your needs.

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[VOICEOVER] Bangor has just over 2,400 accommodation places,

[VISUAL DECRIPTION] Aerial footage of Ffriddoedd Village beginning at the all-weather pitch and Reichel Building, gradually panning up to reveal the sleek new halls, Canolfan Brailsford, and the classic-style halls above. A bird’s-eye view of St Mary’s halls, framed by the nearby supermarket and high street. Students gathered in a St Mary’s kitchen: two relax on green armchairs while another sits at the dining table with a laptop, chatting to an off-screen friend.

[VOICEOVER] which means that accommodation is guaranteed for all new undergraduate applicants

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[VOICEOVER] who apply within the timeframe.

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[VOICEOVER] Our halls are situated at either:

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[VOICEOVER]  Ffriddoedd Village, known to students as ‘Ffridd’ or St Mary's Village.

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[VOICEOVER]  But, which village is right for you? Ffriddoedd is located in Upper Bangor,

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[VOICEOVER] a thriving student district. It’s a 10-minute walk to the

[VISUAL DECRIPTION] Students enjoying pizza and laughter in Jones’ Pizza, a cozy pizzeria in Upper Bangor, spread across three tables. A barista skillfuly creating intricate latte art.

[VOICEOVER] main University building on College Road and to Bangor train station.

[VISUAL DECRIPTION] Two students seated in Reubens Coffeehouse: one sipping a green drink, the other with their back to the camera drinking a latte. Two students walking along College Road under a canopy of trees.

[VOICEOVER] St Mary’s is located on the opposite side of Bangor, overlooking the city centre,

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[VOICEOVER] around a 20-minute walk from the main University building and the train station.

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[VOICEOVER] Ffriddoedd is the largest and busiest of the two villages – there’s always a great atmosphere here, and lots going on.

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[VOICEOVER] Students can head to Bar Uno for a hot meal and affordable drinks,

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[VOICEOVER] or attend one of the many student events held here!

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[VOICEOVER] Also onsite is gym and sports centre, Canolfan Brailsford,

[VISUAL DECRIPTION] Students immersed in a lively netball game inside Canolfan Brailsford’s sports dome.

[VOICEOVER] with a whole range of fitness activities on offer.

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[VOICEOVER] St Mary’s is the smaller student village, with a relaxed atmosphere.

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[VOICEOVER] Students can head for a coffee at Barlows café; enjoy fun activities in the onsite entertainment space, Acapela;

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[VOICEOVER] or pop to the on-site fitness room for a workout.

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[VOICEOVER] Both villages have everything you need on site,

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[VOICEOVER] including a shop, laundrette, coffee shop, common room and computer room.

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[VOICEOVER] So, what about the rooms themselves? A standard room at Ffriddoedd has a

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[VOICEOVER] private ensuite bathroom, with shared kitchen facilities for up to 8 people.

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[VOICEOVER] There are a limited number of budget rooms at Ffriddoedd, available on a first-come first serve-basis.

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[VOICEOVER] These are older-style rooms, but they still include en-suite facilities and shared kitchens.

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[VOICEOVER] St Mary’s Village has a wider range of rooms to suit all tastes.

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[VOICEOVER] A standard room at St Mary’s has a private en-suite bathroom, with shared kitchen facilities for between 5-8 people.

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[VOICEOVER] There are some budget rooms available at St Mary’s too, which have shared bathrooms.

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[VOICEOVER] Students can opt for more privacy when they chose one of four different types of studio flats at St Mary's The studio flats have a private kitchenette and en-suite.

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[VOICEOVER] There are also townhouses, which give that feeling of living in a student house.

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[VOICEOVER] Kitchens are shared up to 12 people, and bathrooms are shared between 2 people.

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[VOICEOVER] If you’re a radiography student, you can apply to live in Snowdon Hall, near our Wrexham campus.

[VISUAL DECRIPTION] A tidy standard room in Snowdon Hall, complete with a bed, desk, chair, and window view.

[VOICEOVER] These en-suite rooms are arranged in flats of 6 rooms with a shared kitchen.

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[VOICEOVER] So, why should you choose to live in Halls?

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[VOICEOVER] One of the main benefits is that everything is included.

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[VOICEOVER] That includes, fast Wi-fi; all bills like water, heat and electricity,

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[VOICEOVER] plus free membership to the main sports centre, Canolfan Brailsford, as well as Campus Life membership -

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[VOICEOVER] a huge calendar of free social events and activities to bring students together.

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[VOICEOVER] You can also feel safe in the knowledge that all

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[VOICEOVER] the halls at Bangor have 24-hour campus security, 7 days a week.

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[VOICEOVER] We understand that every student has different needs and budgets,

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[VOICEOVER] and we have a range of affordable rooms to suit you. Various accessible options are available, with adapted bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms.

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[VOICEOVER] We also have specially-allocated halls for Welsh-speakers, healthcare students,

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[VOICEOVER] quiet halls, female-only flats, and alcohol-free flats.

[VISUAL DECRIPTION] Two students in a standard bedroom in St Mary’s: one lounging on the bed laughing, while the other is absorbed in their laptop. The scene is cleverly captured via the room’s mirror. Two students walking into the halls office, smiling and chatting as they approach the front doors.

[VOICEOVER] If you have any issues during your stay, our Halls Office staff can help you.

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[VOICEOVER] Each of our residential locations has a Residential Support Team responsible for your welfare, which includes student mentors living in the halls, plus senior wardens.

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[VOICEOVER] When choosing to live at Bangor University halls, you can be sure of comfortable,

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[VOICEOVER] affordable and safe accommodation in the heart of Bangor, with support every step of the way.

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[VOICEOVER] Find out more on our website.