The university has formally acknowledged the failures within the accommodation process and confirmed that the requested subsidies for the upcoming academic year will be implemented. This outcome is a direct result of our collective resolve to hold the administration accountable for its oversight. We must remain vigilant to ensure these …
October 8, 2013
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Furthermore, we demand further significant subsidies towards the currently astronomical rent of Student Castle and Mansion Wharf, allowing students from less fiscally prosperous households to consider both residencies as a realistic option for accommodation. Currently, rent on certain rooms available at Student Castle and Mansion Wharf is larger than the sum available to the majority of students' loans. We wish this to rectified for the upcoming academic year.
We also suggest to Goldsmiths that they acquire new, Goldsmiths owned Halls of Residence within the foreseeable future. The oversubscription of their Halls of Residence occurs yearly, without any action being taken by the university. A significant amount of financial backing should be made available to secure new property for their students within the next few years.
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September 9, 2013
The feedback from students continues to confirm that these housing costs are creating an unsustainable financial burden for many of us. I am currently compiling your accounts of this situation to ensure the administration understands the full extent of the issue. We remain focused on obtaining both a formal acknowledgment of these difficulties and a commitment to affordable housing options.
September 9, 2013
The momentum behind this petition confirms that the current housing situation is untenable for our student body. It is clear that the administration must now acknowledge these concerns with the seriousness they deserve.
Reached 100 supporters
September 9, 2013
6 Comments
The rent at Student Castle is literally insane. I am working two jobs just to pay for a shoebox and I still can't afford groceries half the time. Something has to change.
It feels like they dont care about our education at all if we are too stressed about money and travel to actually attend class.
Tired of being treated like a cash cow. Being forced into private halls because the uni failed to plan is not okay. My loan barely covers the rent as it is.
Ridiculous how the uni keeps taking in more students than they have space for. Sort it out.
EXACTLY. I spend 3 hours a day commuting because I got rejected from standard halls. Goldsmiths should be ashamed.
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The university has formally acknowledged the failures within the accommodation process and confirmed that the requested subsidies for the upcoming academic year will be implemented. This outcome is a direct result of our collective resolve to hold the administration accountable for its oversight. We must remain vigilant to ensure these …
October 8, 2013
Final supporters
Furthermore, we demand further significant subsidies towards the currently astronomical rent of Student Castle and Mansion Wharf, allowing students from less fiscally prosperous households to consider both residencies as a realistic option for accommodation. Currently, rent on certain rooms available at Student Castle and Mansion Wharf is larger than the sum available to the majority of students' loans. We wish this to rectified for the upcoming academic year.
We also suggest to Goldsmiths that they acquire new, Goldsmiths owned Halls of Residence within the foreseeable future. The oversubscription of their Halls of Residence occurs yearly, without any action being taken by the university. A significant amount of financial backing should be made available to secure new property for their students within the next few years.
Updates
September 9, 2013
The feedback from students continues to confirm that these housing costs are creating an unsustainable financial burden for many of us. I am currently compiling your accounts of this situation to ensure the administration understands the full extent of the issue. We remain focused on obtaining both a formal acknowledgment of these difficulties and a commitment to affordable housing options.
September 9, 2013
The momentum behind this petition confirms that the current housing situation is untenable for our student body. It is clear that the administration must now acknowledge these concerns with the seriousness they deserve.
Reached 100 supporters
September 9, 2013
6 Comments
I've known a guy who lives in Greenwich who got a place right away! He spent most his time at home and lived a few minutes away. Every year I've had to travel nearly 2 hours each way for most of the first term. Even during assignments. It's really impacted my ability to study as I'm always tired and get back late. Can't attend every recital I wanted to. Maybe take less students if you don't have the space for them in halls. And rethink the system you use to allocate. I live 20 mins from High Barnet and yet I've seen people from Camden and Greenwich getting a place right away. I regret my decision to study at this place. And lack of hall space is a major part of that.
The rent at Student Castle is literally insane. I am working two jobs just to pay for a shoebox and I still can't afford groceries half the time. Something has to change.
It feels like they dont care about our education at all if we are too stressed about money and travel to actually attend class.
Tired of being treated like a cash cow. Being forced into private halls because the uni failed to plan is not okay. My loan barely covers the rent as it is.
Ridiculous how the uni keeps taking in more students than they have space for. Sort it out.
EXACTLY. I spend 3 hours a day commuting because I got rejected from standard halls. Goldsmiths should be ashamed.
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I've known a guy who lives in Greenwich who got a place right away! He spent most his time at home and lived a few minutes away. Every year I've had to travel nearly 2 hours each way for most of the first term. Even during assignments. It's really impacted my ability to study as I'm always tired and get back late. Can't attend every recital I wanted to. Maybe take less students if you don't have the space for them in halls. And rethink the system you use to allocate. I live 20 mins from High Barnet and yet I've seen people from Camden and Greenwich getting a place right away. I regret my decision to study at this place. And lack of hall space is a major part of that.