…a college that embodies the spirit of Durham University where all interests are not only recognised but encouraged. As you explore your interests at Trevs, you will be fully supported by the Welfare Team through your entire time at Durham. I hope this blog gives you an insight into what to expect as a fresher and in your…
We are very happy to have you as part of our big family. In this blog, I want to talk a bit about my experience of being part of Grey as well as what it was like to live in college during the first year of my degree.
Why Grey?
It took just a quick look on the map to make me consider Grey College as my top choice. Its…
Before university
It doesn’t matter who you are. Beginning a new chapter of your life is daunting. There is a certain sense of security about being at school or college. Who knows what lies behind the door? No-one ever truly knows everything about university up until the moment they arrive.
Leaving that sense of security…
Colleges are an integral part of life at Durham University. For many, it’s where they live for their first year and where they make a lot of their friends. Despite colleges having strong communities, many students make friends across all the Durham colleges. I’m at Trevelyan College, and a lot of my current friends I met…
Hello, you’ve been allocated to South College. Congratulations!
A Southie
You are now a Southie, and exciting times are ahead. If you are anything like me, when you decided on Durham University being the one for you, you scoured the internet to find out all you could about the collegiate system. Your search history may…
An introduction
Colleges are a huge part of Durham and, in my opinion, why it is such a special place to study. From the moment I first set foot in the University College, it exceeded my expectations, and I was instantly at home. And I’m not alone in feeling this way – everyone at Castle loves and feels welcomed…
Welcome to Trevelyan College at Durham University, affectionately known as Trevs! Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a sports lover, or in need of welfare support, Trevs has something to offer everyone, and I have found my experience here amazing.
I have enjoyed being a part of Trevs and feel connected to many people…
Image above – Grey Lawn which hosts lots of events & has a pretty good view
Considering Grey College? Here’s my experience of the college as a liver-in (in first year), a Frep (Fresher’s Representative), and a JCR Officer. If you can’t tell already, I’m a bit Grey-obsessed. You might therefore be surprised…
Above pic – with my ‘college husband’
Something I’ve always said about college is that it gives you a more familiar space and group of people, rather than being thrown into a pool of thousands of other students, immediately giving you something in common with the people around you. I lived in college in my…
What is a college?
Throughout the Durham application process, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of information there is out there about Durham’s 16 undergraduate colleges. Underneath all of the descriptors like gowned/non-gowned, catered/self-catered, hill/bailey, what actually is a college?
In its simplest…
