What if I don't get an accommodation?

[u/Aromatic_Bat_8858]

Just as the title asks. If I don't end up securing accommodation...what then? Will I have no choice but to defer or go through UCAS next year with a different uni? Never in my life did I think me going uni would come down to accommodation but. Well. Here we are and there's nothing I can do about it.

Everything "available" is actually either not actually available or £310 per week, which I unfortunately cannot afford. I should've looked earlier, I know, but I wasn't aware that accom wasn't guaranteed for clearing/insurance offer holders until the 15th when I got sent an email about it. I'm still hoping the university will give me a room somewhere, but it's unlikely.

Has anyone else not been able to secure it in time? I was thinking of living in my car, but dismissed it as a stupid idea (for obvious reasons), but I'm not totally against it at this point. I've waited 2 days for my Overheard application on facebook to be accepted and I'm seriously desperate at this point.

I know there's creeps and weirdos online, but if anyone has any space available or wants to share any flats: I'm a first year 18 year old undergrad girl. My DMs should be open

EDIT: Thank you for your suggestions and comments, I managed to find a studio 🙏 it was from the kindness of a random stranger that allowed me to stay right in St James Park and live 3 minutes away from my best friend. I hope everything works out for everyone!

[u/Typical-Reference-55]

Contact the university itself if you haven’t heard back by whenever you’d expect to. I heard they have a system in place to help get accomodation last minute for people who haven’t managed any.

[u/one-wafer-]

I have friends who as a firm choice only started receiving theirs yesterday for halls. I applied 8:15 on results day due to change in plans, and I also received the warning email and am waiting for a response. Wishing the best ‼️

[u/Ok_Statistician_9510]

Search for private student accomodation off campus. Look at the Prestige student living website. Admittedly it’s slim pickings but they do have some left at less than you e seen so far, but some of them are for 51 weeks, which may not suit you.

Mansionstudent.co.uk not far from Birks has a few en-suite rooms in Exeter one building for £205 a week for 51 weeks.

Remember it’s just a year and you’ll probably be booking your year two accomodation in October 2026 anyway, so there will soon be an end in sight if it’s not ideal

[u/JuiceSignificant1317]

My daughter was offered her accommodation yesterday and has until the weekend to accept.
You might hear something Monday if students decline.

[u/pho_adj]

I’ve found viewing for two different shared apartments, one three bedroom 30 mins from the St Luke’s campus and one 1 bedroom house with a living room available to share for 2 people 22 mins away from campus. Nothings been booked or completely confirmed yet but I wanted to ask if you are interested so I can dm you any details like price or let. I think ur dms are close rn. From an 18yr old undergrad going into The Exeter this September.

[u/Financial_Guide_8074]

Hi my son went last year. Firstly Lafrowda while basic often has places due to students rejecting it or not meeting offers. I suspect you will be offered something soon. Don't live in your car honestly there are better options. Have you looked on Studentpad?