[Karenx]

So, I'm about to send out my applications and was thinking about applying to Lancaster Uni. I've heard lots of great things about it, but I haven't been able to visit the area and so on. So, I was just wondering, what is it like there? what are the people like? Is it like a small, close-knit community? Any thoughts, positive and negative, are much appreciated!

[PlopNofear]

I'm loving it at the moment, being a fresher. Coming from the south i was a bit dubious, but everyone is really nice. You mainly get to know everyone on your floor, 16 people in my case. It is a lottery who you get put with, and i was lucky enough to get put with some like minded people and we get on really well. Getting around Lancaster campus is quite easy, maps everywhere. And there are lots of buses which take you to town aswell. Which college you applying to? Ensuite?

[Phatzo]

[Sheep]

I cant say whether it's just Lancaster or if every uni is like this but everyone is super friendly and nice so it is a great atmosphere and you can pretty much talk with anyone

It is also a very nice place, the bars are all so nice and sexy and the whole campus is very modern, clean and aesthetically pleasing

[affinity89]

It is a lovely area. I geniunely miss it now - as do quite a lot of my friends who've now graduated. The campus is great, and the city has a good blend of history [some great museums], shops and restaurants/bars. On campus, most people are pretty friendly and it always felt very safe. In town, again most people are lovely. The number of conversations I had with elderly people on the bus is pretty incredible, but that is just because people are quite keen to talk to each other [and anyone lol].

... I really wish I was still there, I must say. :/

[Aszbaz]

Sounds nice enough. Unfortunately, ive never visited but I should be checking the place out on the open day pretty soon From what ive been told the whole campus is well situated, secure and full of great people. Im picking Lancaster primarily because of how friendly the people are on that side of the country, and id be willing to be any amount of money that theyre far better than the sorts we get in Birmingham. It all depends though - Personally, I LOVE the idea of being surrounded by like minded students 24/7, but one of my friends visited and despises the place - shes more into unis based in major cities. The gym looks fantastic too!!

[RedRevolver]

It's a really vibrant place. It just has a lot of character to it. It's a bit like Royston Vasey, but nice. You know?

[eve1293]

It's really lovely, and despite it technically being a 'lottery' as to who you live with, thanks to the college system you're more likely to be with like-minded people. Just make sure you get off campus once in a while; or you may feel a bit trapped :P

[DellaLouise]

(Original post by eve1293)
It's really lovely, and despite it technically being a 'lottery' as to who you live with, thanks to the college system you're more likely to be with like-minded people. Just make sure you get off campus once in a while; or you may feel a bit trapped :P

This. I have to go to into town every weekend otherwise I feel caged in

[crocker710]

(Original post by Sheep)
I cant say whether it's just Lancaster or if every uni is like this but everyone is super friendly and nice so it is a great atmosphere and you can pretty much talk with anyone

It is also a very nice place, the bars are all so nice and sexy and the whole campus is very modern, clean and aesthetically pleasing

I was with you up until that point.

[IBzombie]

I can`t say much about the Uni, but I`m originally from a small town near Lancaster (by train about 20mins)
The surrounding area is beautiful and the people in Lancaster have always seemed really friendly

Very different to living in a large city though

[El Nombre]

I, including a lot of the other Lancaster alumni do miss the place!
As far as cities go, Lancaster is more the size of a Lancashire Mill Town. It feels more rural than a lot of other UK ‘cities,’ being so close to the Forests of Bowland/Ribble Valley. I lived close to the town centre (Primrose area to be exact) for two years, and I have (possibly romanticised) memories of walking into Campus on a Spring/Summer’s day, along the scenic cycle paths and small lanes. It was a very peaceful experience, and simply remembering it helps soothe my soul!

Being back in Manchester now, the closest thing I get to being close to ‘nature’ is hand feeding a bunch of ungrateful Canada Geese in Alex Park, while making a mental note to stay a good 50 feet away from the doggers and funky-smelling old geezer fly tipping in the corner.

As mentioned before, the campus and town feel very safe. Of course, some of the locals aren’t a full schilling; for example there’s this guy who rides the buses around Lancaster, he usually sits at the front, rubbing his hands together whilst cursing the existence of Blackpool Tower (“Blackpool Tower... I’ll show you, Blackpool f****** tower!). I also once witnessed a rather large woman in an anorak and Teddy bear rucksack, and a man wearing wrap around shades beat each other up near one of the Wetherspoons once. .. But don’t let that put you off! In a demented sense, I think it adds to the charm of the place!

[ewm]

Nice city, friendly people, good atmosphere on and off campus. You'll enjoy it.