Everyone knows that you get what you pay for, don\u2019t you? Not necessarily, it seems. Here\u2019s the definitive guide to University of East Anglia first year dorms.<\/p>\n

1. En-Suite Campus<\/h2>\n

These rooms might not be the lightest on your pocket, but it\u2019s no coincidence that they make up over half of UEA\u2019s on-campus undergrad accommodation. With their own bathrooms and perfect locations right in the middle of campus, en-suite campus halls have it all. It\u2019s pot luck how big your windows will be and the view you\u2019ll get out of them, but who really cares when you\u2019re so close to the beautiful nature on campus and, most importantly, the library and lecture theatres? (2017-18 rent: \u00a3143\/week)<\/p>\n

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2. Single Ziggurats<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s an urban legend at UEA that these famous listed \u2018Soviet-pyramids\u2019 designed in the same brutalist style as much of the university, are campus\u2019 party central. And while that is partly true, there\u2019s much more to the zigs than Tuesday night pre\u2019s. There\u2019s nothing like living in such an iconic part of UEA. Of course, they present their own challenges: the shared bathroom facilities, large flat sizes, the constant stream of people photographing your home and the heat if you don\u2019t draw your curtains on hot, sunny days to name a few. However the stunning views (and enormous windows through which you can enjoy them), central-campus location and reasonable prices make these a superb place to live. (\u00a3109)<\/p>\n

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3. Premier Flats\/Two-Bedroom Units<\/h2>\n

Two of the more expensive options, these are for individuals who would prefer a quieter experience living in a more solitary place, or in close proximity with just one other student. You won\u2019t get the full fresher experience here, but some people don\u2019t want that and if that\u2019s you, this is absolutely ideal. With prices from mid range to very expensive, there are a variety of different configurations across campus to suit you. (\u00a3117-\u00a3252)<\/p>\n

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4. The Village<\/h2>\n

The \u2018Village People\u2019 might live out of the way, but their accommodation fosters a unique community feel. They also get their own bathrooms. Yeah, there\u2019s a reasonable walk in the morning, but it could be worse (ahem, Mary Chapman). The village is just quite pleasantly middle-of-the-road: not close but could be further away, not cheap but could be more expensive, with no real reputation on campus. It\u2019s a good centre ground for freshers who need their own bathroom but are unsure about exactly what else they want. (\u00a3122-\u00a3132)<\/p>\n

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5. Barton and Hickling<\/h2>\n

These are basically just tarted-up versions of the en-suite campus provisions of Colman, Paston et al<\/em>. Yeah, they\u2019re nice. Admittedly, they have better kitchens, and are newly built. But really, is that worth \u00a310 extra per week, to be tucked away on the edge of campus? You\u2019d think yes in week 1, but might not be so sure by week 12 when your lovely new ovens are called into action only to heat up another tin of spaghetti hoops\u2026 (\u00a3153)<\/p>\n

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6. Twin Ziggurats<\/h2>\n

Okay\u2026 well, these have all the benefits of the standard zigs with one crucial difference. You sleep in a partly-divided room of two. We\u2019ve all heard the one-night-stand horror stories of residents, but if it\u2019s location, view and feel<\/em> you\u2019re after rather than mad midnight romps, then the twins are a great option, and dirt cheap too, if you can just shake off the \u2018school trip\u2019 vibe and are willing to sacrifice a bit of space and privacy, and take a chance on your partner. (\u00a375)<\/p>\n

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7. Single City: Mary Chapman Court<\/h2>\n

This is a cheaper and more \u2018out-there\u2019 option for those who want to experience their new city as much as their new uni. A bus pass is essential because this is how you\u2019ll be getting to and from campus every day. Of course, there are benefits to this, for those not local who want to culturally explore the gorgeous city that is Norwich or want more nightlife options than just the LCR without having to pay for taxis or leave early for the last bus. Plus, it\u2019s right by the river and in the heart of the city, an extremely short walk from shopping centres, chain stores and the independent Norwich Lanes. But day-to-day, this is not good if you\u2019re not a morning person with 9am\u2019s on campus or if you come to uni wanting to be part of the \u2018campus bubble\u2019. (\u00a384)<\/p>\n

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8. Standard Campus: Orwell and Wolfson<\/h2>\n

There are reasons these are quite cheap. Orwell and Wolfson combine the worst bits of all the campus halls: they\u2019re tucked away on the edge of campus, there\u2019s no view, and you still have to share bathrooms. Still, I\u2019m told they\u2019re not bad inside, and they do offer a decent budget option if you need to be on campus but the idea of sharing a room turns your stomach. (\u00a387)<\/p>\n

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9. En-suite Twin<\/h2>\n

These new rooms feature bunk beds, with two students sharing an en-suite room on campus. They are scheduled to open in September this year for 2017 freshers. Space could well be an issue, with two people in a room originally designed for one. We don\u2019t know exactly what they\u2019ll be like, but for the price and location they seem to be a great budget alternative to the expensive en-suite campus accommodation if you want to still be in the middle of the action. If you don\u2019t need the view, the privacy, or too much space, these are an even cheaper option than the shared Ziggurat rooms, with just the two of you using the same bathroom. (\u00a353-57)<\/p>\n

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Ultimately, there\u2019s accommodation to suit most tastes and budgets at UEA so my advice is this: go for the option that offers what you want, not just the most expensive pad you can afford or the one highest up our ranking.<\/p>\n

Which of these University of East Anglia first year dorms have you lived in? Comment below!<\/h5>\n

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