| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? 09:01 - Jan 28 with 4970 views | AussieSwan |
Seems to be that many of the forum posters live outside of Wales, which is a great thing to see that Swansea has a far-reaching presence... given that some of you live/have lived in England, I was wondering if I could ask a couple of questions about your country...
I'm studying Accounting/Business as my University degree in Australia, and I am able to do a semester overseas, if I choose to pursue such an option. It's been something that has appealed to me for a long time, and given I've never been to Europe before, England is probably my first preference (at this stage).
There are several Universities I can go to, including:
University of Exeter
University of Sussex
University of Southampton
University of Newcastle (tempting option - so I can abuse Shelvey in the Championship every week)
University of Sheffield
University of Birmingham
University of Leeds
University of Nottingham
And no, Swansea University is not one of the exchange partner Unis on offer.
So with that in mind, as somebody who likes to have a good time, is going to be travelling a fair bit, and is looking for a Uni which has a good reputation for being a fun place to live as a student (I'd be living on campus), and a town/city that has a good culture/shops/nightlife, what would be a good town to live in for 4-5 months on exchange?
Shoot me any questions you have. Many thanks in advance! |  |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:19 - Jan 28 with 3553 views | SwaneeRiver |
University of Sussex is based in Brighton, about an hour away from London.
Personally, out of all the cities you've mentioned, that's the biggest and best by far for a tourist / traveller. got everything there | | | |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:22 - Jan 28 with 3551 views | Jackanapes |
I studied at the University of Nottingham. Had a blast. Its highly regarded academically and the social scene was "vibrant"
Interesting "fact". There is a higher ratio of women to men in that area as a result of it being the epicenter of the Lace Industry many moons ago, although I imagine the extent of the imbalance has been exaggerated over time. I was told there were 5 women to every man. There isnt. [Post edited 28 Jan 2016 9:35]
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:24 - Jan 28 with 3547 views | SwaneeRiver |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:22 - Jan 28 by Jackanapes |
I studied at the University of Nottingham. Had a blast. Its highly regarded academically and the social scene was "vibrant"
Interesting "fact". There is a higher ratio of women to men in that area as a result of it being the epicenter of the Lace Industry many moons ago, although I imagine the extent of the imbalance has been exaggerated over time. I was told there were 5 women to every man. There isnt. [Post edited 28 Jan 2016 9:35]
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In Sherwood it was one woman to every group of Merry Men ! | | | |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:47 - Jan 28 with 3513 views | GreatBritton |
I know Sussex very well and Nottingham reasonably well. Brighton is great, especially if you are into the arts and a very liberal attitude to life, Nottingham is the one if you're a hard drinker and sportsman, but not so interested in experimenting. |  | | |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:51 - Jan 28 with 3509 views | GreatBritton |
Also, Sheffield has amenable ladies.
But if it's all about the football you will (hopefully) catch a Swansea away game at Southampton, rather than at Nottingham or Brighton or Birmingham if it's next season you're coming | | | |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:58 - Jan 28 with 3491 views | Bloodyhills |
I was a student at Sussex uni for 5 years and Brighton is a fun place to live in. Not sure if it's still running but you used to be able to get a train to Newhaven 17 miles away and then a ferry to France for, at that time £1. | |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:03 - Jan 28 with 3474 views | GreatBritton |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:58 - Jan 28 by Bloodyhills |
I was a student at Sussex uni for 5 years and Brighton is a fun place to live in. Not sure if it's still running but you used to be able to get a train to Newhaven 17 miles away and then a ferry to France for, at that time £1. |
I was at Sussex for 4 years - when were you there, Bloody? | | | |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:08 - Jan 28 with 3469 views | Bloodyhills |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:03 - Jan 28 by GreatBritton |
I was at Sussex for 4 years - when were you there, Bloody? |
1996-2001 | |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:26 - Jan 28 with 3455 views | GreatBritton |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:08 - Jan 28 by Bloodyhills |
1996-2001 |
I was there early doors, before they filled in all the lovely green spaces with new build. Is Brighton still as fun as it was, I wonder? | | | |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:28 - Jan 28 with 3446 views | Jackanapes |
Dont worry AussieSwan. Im sure this impromptu episode of Surprise Surprise will be over soon. | |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:30 - Jan 28 with 3444 views | Bloodyhills |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:26 - Jan 28 by GreatBritton |
I was there early doors, before they filled in all the lovely green spaces with new build. Is Brighton still as fun as it was, I wonder? |
It's not as bohemian as it used to be. In the late 90s lots of rich Londoners started to buy up flats as weekend places making it unaffordable for the people who made it funky in the first place. I still have a few friends living there but most have now moved on. some as far as NZ.
It's still a fun place with lots going on but it's slicker and more commercialised. | |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 11:11 - Jan 28 with 3426 views | llanwrtyd_jack |
I studied at the University of Sheffield, and had a great time.
Great city, and surrounded by beautiful countryside that's easily accessible. | | | |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 11:12 - Jan 28 with 3425 views | Glyn1 |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:19 - Jan 28 by SwaneeRiver |
University of Sussex is based in Brighton, about an hour away from London.
Personally, out of all the cities you've mentioned, that's the biggest and best by far for a tourist / traveller. got everything there |
Agree 100%.
And you should start reading TNT magazine's website, which is the magazine for Australians working or visiting the UK: http://www.tntmagazine.com/
PS: Really? http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/australia-news/thieves-suck-on-sewage-pipe [Post edited 28 Jan 2016 11:17]
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 11:43 - Jan 28 with 3391 views | Lohengrin |
My mate's daughter went to Exeter and loved it. All depends what you're after, I suppose.
If the Australian boy likes to surf (if that's not too much of a stereotype  ) then it's just a short drive to Cornwall's best beaches. Could be ideal for him? |  |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 11:44 - Jan 28 with 3389 views | Pinky |
They're all good universities with a lot to offer. I'm sure you'll have a great time whichever one you choose.
Brighton is a great place. I've worked with some people from the IDS at Sussex and they seem to really enjoy living and working there. |  | | |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 13:39 - Jan 28 with 3322 views | AussieSwan |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:30 - Jan 28 by Bloodyhills |
It's not as bohemian as it used to be. In the late 90s lots of rich Londoners started to buy up flats as weekend places making it unaffordable for the people who made it funky in the first place. I still have a few friends living there but most have now moved on. some as far as NZ.
It's still a fun place with lots going on but it's slicker and more commercialised. |
Really pleasantly surprised by the responses so far, thank you all!
Yes I would be aiming to come over later this year (around September), until end of January, so I will be in for the 2016-17 football season.
Going to Swansea and seeing a PL game there is 100% on the bucket list!
What is it like living on campus?
In Australia it is the norm to go to the Uni in your home city, so you live at home with your parents whilst studying, hence I haven't experienced the "campus lifestyle" before - anyone got tips for that? Are the parties as wild as the movies play them out to be? | |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 13:41 - Jan 28 with 3320 views | Jackanapes |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 11:43 - Jan 28 by Lohengrin |
My mate's daughter went to Exeter and loved it. All depends what you're after, I suppose.
If the Australian boy likes to surf (if that's not too much of a stereotype ) then it's just a short drive to Cornwall's best beaches. Could be ideal for him? |
Well after looking at the league tables it seems Exeter is right up there, particularly in Accounting, for student satisfaction.
My brother went to Camborne School of Mines, in Cornwall, which is a sattellite of Exeter Uni, and as you say Cornwall is another matter altogether. | |
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 13:47 - Jan 28 with 3312 views | jacksfullaces |
as a southampton almnus I would recommend there on the list.
a nice mix of the leafy and the grotty, near the sea and new forest, but not far from london.
seems ok a few times I have been down recently with the swans, but my view on nightlife would be 20 years old. plenty of student pubs in portswood and st marys, but the campus is a nice secure, safe zone. | | | |
| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 14:35 - Jan 28 with 3286 views | NeiltheTaylor |
Leeds, Newcastle or Nottingham for me off the list. Your money will go further up north | |
| Joe_bradshaw -I thought the cryochamber was the new name for Cardiff's stadium.
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| Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 14:37 - Jan 28 with 3283 views | NeiltheTaylor |
Mind you, all are difficult to get to Swansea from. Birmingham is probably the easiest for that | |
| Joe_bradshaw -I thought the cryochamber was the new name for Cardiff's stadium.
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