This article was written by Emily Manock, a student writer based in Oxford.
Not every university has guaranteed accommodation for first year, and every university has a different system when it comes to first year halls. Unfortunately, places in halls are usually allocated on a first come, first served basis, which often means late applicants and those who applied through clearing end up missing out. However, you shouldn’t worry – you will find somewhere to live and this won’t define the rest of your uni experience.
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