Go visit Noel and Liam! (University of Manchester in general)

Member Name: charlieuk

Product:	University of Manchester in general
Date:	28/02/02 (553 review reads)
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Advantages: Something for everyone, Reputable university

Disadvantages: None of note

Manchester is a fantastic place to go and study. The courses and facilities that the University has to offer are second to none, so it is hardly surprising that competition for places is high. The university has one of the biggest libraries in the land and a mass of courses from which to choose.

The city offers more shops, pubs, clubs and whatever else you can think of, than you can possibly imagine. Manchester is such a cosmopolitan place that there really is something here for everyone. The university also has reportedly the highest number of societies in the UK - and if you can't find one that you like, well why not form one?!

If you like the big city life but can't foot the cost of London then Manchester may be for you. From city centre to parklands on the outskirts in the space of a few short miles, there is plenty to keep you busy.

Accomodation is plentiful in the way of halls, flats, and student houses. Much of Oxford Road from the university to the outskirts of the city is utilised as student accommodation, with costs generally being a little more the further out you live. I lived in Fallowfield during my time at Manchester, a student village just a couple of miles away from the university buildings. Obviously I am biased, but in my opinion (and isn't this what this site is all about!) Fallowfield is the optimal student location - just far enough away from the campus so that you do feel as though you have come home, and within easy reach of good amenities, situated right on the main bus routes. Pubs, bars, shops, a sports centre, and the obligatory fast food outlets form the core area and cater for every student need imaginable. One more word of advice on choosing where to live :don't leave it until the last minute or all the best places will be fully booked!

Transport also rates highly on the city's list of plus points, in particular public transport geared towards students is plentiful. Bus
routes into the university and city are numerous and travel up and down Oxford Road every minute of the day. With the metro tram system and three main railway stations, not to mention an excellent road network for those students lucky enough to have a car, one really can explore the whole metropolis quite easily.

There really are no disadvantages to studying in Manchester, the lifestyle is a genuine student paradise. If you are considering Manchester as a place you'd like to be next Autumn, go take a look, you won't be disappointed.

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