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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? 09:01 - Jan 28 with 5079 viewsAussieSwan

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 3645 viewsSwaneeRiver

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
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:22 - Jan 28 with 3643 viewsJackanapes

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.
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:24 - Jan 28 with 3639 viewsSwaneeRiver

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.
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In Sherwood it was one woman to every group of Merry Men !
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:24 - Jan 28 with 3639 viewsJackanapes

In what universe is Brighton bigger than Nottingham? Or Newcastle? Or Leeds? Or Birmingham( The second city)
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:39 - Jan 28 with 3613 viewsJackanapes

Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:24 - Jan 28 by SwaneeRiver

In Sherwood it was one woman to every group of Merry Men !


http://www.standard.co.uk/news/brighton-is-gay-capital-7298902.html

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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:47 - Jan 28 with 3605 viewsGreatBritton

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.
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:51 - Jan 28 with 3601 viewsGreatBritton

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 09:57 - Jan 28 with 3589 viewsJackanapes

Just dont go to Exeter.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/articles/2005/06/07/clone_town_exeter_feature
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:58 - Jan 28 with 3583 viewsBloodyhills

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.

Poll: Who wants the Swans to lose games get relegated to get rid of Huw and the yanks.

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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:03 - Jan 28 with 3566 viewsGreatBritton

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?
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:08 - Jan 28 with 3561 viewsBloodyhills

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 10:13 - Jan 28 with 3556 viewsJackanapes

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings?s=Accounting+

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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:26 - Jan 28 with 3547 viewsGreatBritton

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?
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 10:28 - Jan 28 with 3538 viewsJackanapes

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 3536 viewsBloodyhills

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 3518 viewsllanwrtyd_jack

I studied at the University of Sheffield, and had a great time.

Great city, and surrounded by beautiful countryside that's easily accessible.
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 11:12 - Jan 28 with 3517 viewsGlyn1

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
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 11:43 - Jan 28 with 3483 viewsLohengrin

Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:57 - Jan 28 by Jackanapes

Just dont go to Exeter.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/articles/2005/06/07/clone_town_exeter_feature
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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 3481 viewsPinky

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.
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 13:39 - Jan 28 with 3414 viewsAussieSwan

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 3412 viewsJackanapes

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 3405 viewsSwaneeRiver

Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 09:24 - Jan 28 by Jackanapes

In what universe is Brighton bigger than Nottingham? Or Newcastle? Or Leeds? Or Birmingham( The second city)
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Yes okay I should have made it clear I meant London !
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 13:47 - Jan 28 with 3404 viewsjacksfullaces

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.
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Fun Towns/Universities for Foreign Exchange Students? on 14:35 - Jan 28 with 3378 viewsNeiltheTaylor

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 3375 viewsNeiltheTaylor

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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