University of Wales in general

Consider your options very carefully before taking a JOINT HONOURS course at Bangor. Especially external combinations i.e. with the two subjects being in different schools. I have found that there is a complete lack of organisation with joint honours courses because there is no joint honours co ordinator. Although there is a central database that schedules lectures so that they don't clash, the same can not be said for seminars and workshops. I have had lectures in one subject which have clashed with a seminar in another. This has meant I have to pick and choose what to go to. This is not good if you want to attend the lecture in one subject about the upcoming exam; and ...  Read the complete review

I you don't have a car then North Wales is pretty boring in general. The buses suck so you can't get anywhere interesting. As for Bangor itself, well apart from loads of pubs and a couple of rubbish clubs, there is nothing here to do at night. The scenery is nice on a clear day from on top of a hill. Plus the Student Union bars (Time, Main bar, Jocks) are well expensive. Its often cheaper to drink elsewhere. The nights they put on at Time and Mainbar every week are generally pants. They are too middle of the road and the bouncers are c**ts. There is the occasional good night like Racubah or Badaboom, but they only come round once a month. Anyway, ...  Read the complete review

MMM.. Bangor, Dont go here if you are looking for the attractions of bright neon lights of city bars and swish super mega multi-cine entertainment malls with pseudo marble effect flooring and day glow lettering shop advertising. Bangor isnt Milton Keynes or anything like such 'modern' cities. It is... a wonderful place to study, enjoy life, meet people and escape into the countryside (if thats your pleasing). Very small city where the student population is a very significant part of the population. You also get fit living in Bangor, since every walk to just about anywhere means walking down hill and consequently.. uphill to return! Menai ...  Read the complete review

Where do I start? Bangor Uni's great! Meeting people and settling in is not a problem here, as you get to know lots of people really quickly. There's a peer guide system here too, where 2nd and 3rd years (if they're needed!) look after freshers - in a way, they are ready-made friends for you. After a while, you realise that everyone knows everyone else, and getting to lectures can sometimes take aaaaaaages, as you keep bumping into people you know. Most of the lecturers are really friendly and are actually interested in teaching you, not just interested in their own research. They're genuinely interested in your welfare too. All the ...  Read the complete review

Ok, so the title has nothing to do with what I am going to write!! I am listening to S Twain song 'From This Moment' Good Song! Bangor has a few good clubs and bars for students and others! We have the Octogan, were Alice DeeJee has been and the Students Union, but is cost £10 to get in (not worth it). The Hoggs Head is the best pub Bangor has as the others are too small!!! Shopping is not a Trafford Centre, but its ok!! ...  Read the complete review