Manchester ticks all the boxes as a city but is it miserable. God yes...
On 20th November 19
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Manchester ticks all the boxes as a city but is it miserable. God yes...
On 20th November 19
Living in Manchester
Manchester has the biggest uni population outside of London, so if you turn up here you know you’ll be well catered for. Its places of study are Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Manchester, and University of Salford.
Top 10 Tips for Students in Manchester...
1.Sports fans. You’re in the right place. Manchester has loads of sports grounds all within close proximity of one another. You can watch a variety of sporting events including football, cricket and track and motocross cycling. If you’re more of a participant than a spectator, get involved in the Great Manchester Run.
2.Peak District. From Manchester you have easy access. Perfect if you’re the outdoors type, or if you need to entertain the parents when they come to visit. It’ll keep them off your back about the state of your room.
3.The Printworks. A good first port of call for entertainment. From food and drink to films and gigs, clubs and bars or even a workout at the gym – it has pretty much everything you’ll need.
4. Canal Street. An area for the LGBT scene, and stick around in the summer for Manchester Pride. Manchester is home to one of the UK’s largest LGBT communities so there will be plenty of ways to get involved.
5. Travelling? If you’re going home for a weekend and trains look a bit pricey, the Megabus and National Express run from Manchester to loads of UK destinations. You can get really cheap tickets if you book in advance, especially if you have an NUS Extra card. If you still fancy getting the train, get a 16-25 railcard. It WILL be worth it.
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6. Curry Mile. One Manchester experience you are certainly not to miss is a visit (or several) to the Curry Mile on Wilmslow Road. Round up your mates and see who can stomach the hottest dish, though you might want to warn your flatmates in advance if you have shared bathroom facilities…
7. Bus. The Oxford Road Link bus connects the Uni of Manchester campuses with city centre, and it’s free if you live on certain campuses.
8. Chinatown. Manchester’s Chinatown is one of the biggest outside China itself. It’s a must for a meal out or just some more interesting shopping. Head to International Buffet & Restaurant on Nicholas Street for an all-you-can-eat buffet and Buy One Get One Free on drinks.
9. Theatre. The Royal Exchange Theatre is well worth a visit at some point, and if you think you can’t afford tickets, think again – as a student, if you book on the day of a performance you can get tickets for just £10. Even better, you can nab one for a fiver on Mondays and possibly even free on a Friday if you call up at 12pm!
10. Market. Head down to the awesome Piccadilly Gardens on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can visit the street food stalls for a quality lunch and then stock up on fruit and veg for the week.
Good to know...
Taxi: Radio Cars.
Bus:The Oxford Rd Link bus goes up and down between the city centre and the start of the Manchester Uni Campuses (and the Curry Mile!). Depending on which campus you live in, you may not have to pay.
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Cost of living is higher than in towns etc, which can be hard when you’re a student struggling with money. but there’s so many different places for nights out which can fit anyone, which is great. big shopping centres and many restaurants to pick from.
Manchester ticks all the boxes as a city but is it miserable. God yes...
Easy to get around, plenty of bikes/buses/cabs/whatever when you can't be bothered to walk it. Heaving with stuff to do including clubs/pubs/bars/bowling alleys/snooker halls/restaurants/indoor golf yards/cinemas/and on and on and on...
Great city, great place, like a cheap London.
Shopping is amazing, £1 buses all through the centre, night life is amazing!!
Close to the city centre, good choice of restaurants and bars.
Manchester has everything you could possibly want, amazing nightlife; something for everyone. Shopping is great with places such as Trafford centre, arndale and market street. There is enough restaurants to try a new one each week.
Manchester itself is a great student city - but shame the course didn’t live up
Got something for everyone and a crowd for everyone to fit in wirh
Manchester is a brilliant city to be a student in. There are about 70,000 here so finding friends is the easy part! Tonnes of different clubs for everyone and every night out is a good one!
Manchester is a student friendly city and is extremely multicultural. It is a great city which is very welcoming and culturally rich. There are many historic places which makes the stay even more welcoming- from Gay Village to Fallowfield. Manchester is an amazing choice as a student city and I will gladly recommend it to anyone considering moving here for uni e
Easy to access most places, literally nothing you can’t find here
The most homely and welcoming place around. Everyone is so lovey and you really feel the community ethos in Manchester, especially the student life here. Plenty of bars, restaurants and nightclubs, so a night out is always full of things to do. The prices are great too, most people think it’s expensive because it’s a big city but you get what you pay for! £2 cocktails in some bars!
Manchester is amazing for nights out and socialising! Theres much to do and so many cool places to discover! As a student I have absolutely fallen in love with Manchester despite being scared of it the first few times I visited
So many food choices sick night out and not too pricey. Buses are s*** tho
Very good up and coming city, plenty to do here.
Everything you’d expect from a major city in good and bad points. Manchester is class though, can’t beat it!
Besides London, there is no better place in the UK for nights out and generally everything than Manchester.
Everything price wise is reasonable and public transport is v cheap
Great student city to live in. I'm from Newcastle ut I would say the night out are better in Manchester
Excellent vibe, with a big city feel without the overpopulation
A lot of buses, many shops. Close to city centre. Good food variety.
Manchester is my favourite city, plenty to do, to eat out, known for its nights out
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Compact student city, with everything nearby. Lots to do and see.
Manchester seems more expensive than other cities but it has everything and I love it!
good place to live
Manchester is an extraordinary city! It is vibrant and there are so many choices and opportunities as well!!
Nights out in Manchester are f****** fantastic. Hotmess at Revolution Deansgate Locks on a Wednesday is a must
Manchester is an affordable city for students as food can be bought cheaply from supermarkets such as Aldi.
Way too expensive, if you are not coming from a wealthier family it will be hard to survive
The city of Manchester is amazing! Always something to do. In second and third year you usually move to Fallowfield. This requires a bus to university but they are so frequent it really isn’t an issue.
Buses and trams are frequent and easy to use. The shopping, food and nights out are excellent. I love that there is such a big student population, it really makes you feel accepted and comfortable in the city.
Everything in the city centre
Busses down oxford road mean you can get anywhere quickly and also Uber’s everywhere
Very good bars, but not as many shops as i thought there would be considering the size of the city. bus services are very frequent and good, especially along oxford road, which is quite cheap
Very good bars, but not as many shops as i thought there would be considering the size of the city. bus services are very frequent and good, especially along oxford road, which is quite cheap
The City is big with many cultural events going on and is relatively cheap compared to other big cities
Cheap nights out unless further into the centre or Deansgate. Busiest bus route in Europe and buses are £1.
Very easy to get around and always something to do!
No matter what day or what time the town is always buzzing!
Cannot fault Manchester. Firstly, it's not expensive to live here at all, especially in fallowfield. Secondly, any music taste is catered to on nights out and you literally have a different night to suit everyone, which is so good in a student city. There are plenty of places to go out for food and drink and depending on your mood and budget you have so many options and they are all easily accessible through the amazing public transport links in Manchester. You won't wait more than five minutes for a bus anywhere and there are also trams and trains to get yous round the city and out of the city. The shopping facilities in Manchester are amazing, thr Arndale and market street are fantastic for high street shopping and then there is spinning fields, king street etc for more high end shopping. You also have easy access to the Trafford centre and the buses run really regularly to and from there so there is so many opportunities to shop
Pound buses to town. Go to northern quarter, eat a burger at solita, you'll love it! Manchester has everything you could ask for and things you wouldn't even think of!!
Can't fault, love it
Manchester (the city of romance) is where my life really began. It was here the love of my life entered my world.
£1 busses from the Uni Halls to the City Centre, it's great!
Manchester is like London but smaller and better. There are no end of restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs to explore for every individual. The transport links are the best, sporting the busiest bus route in Europe. For shopping, the city centre has a variety of shops along with the Arndale Centre, and the Trafford centre is just a short bus ride away. Manchester is, ultimately, the place to be.
Moving to Manchester was the best decision of my life.
Absolutely amazing student city all round!
Not bad, not good either
It is a large city, meaning you're likely to find whatever you're looking for, whether it be clothing, food, venue, etc.
Cons?
Everything is very spread out, aside from popular shops, and sub-standard chain restaurants. Going on a night out is hit and miss, as you have to pick a venue or two, and stick to them. It would be too far to go to an equivilent venue, especially during winter.