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hi, i am international student from malaysia, i do understand that i need to have those mentioned vaccine before coming to UOM, like those mumps, measles, rubella, meningitis C, but do i need to do any medical checkup with my doctors, blood test, x-ray???

Hi guys I was hoping some people could help answer some questions for me. I'm living in Whitworth Park Derby halls this year.

Firstly, does anyone know what the Whitworth Park gym is like and how much it costs? i.e. does it have free weights etc. and how big it is. Otherwise can anyone recommend a cheap student gym near City halls?

Secondly, is it worth buying a bus pass as I'm close to Uni from my halls? I realise this is quite a subjective question but is it common for students on the city campus to still get a bus pass?

Finally, can anyone say which supermarkets are near the city halls and how far away they are?

Thanks again,

PN

Hi, does anybody know where I could access the reading list for my course? It's Law (LLB) if that helps, thanks guys.

The gym is 10 pounds for the year this year I believe, I don't actually know what's in it as I've never been, pretty sure the only thing it doesn't have are free weights, although this may have changed as they were revamping it. I'd check out the sudgen centre and the armitage (sugden is nearer) for 'proper' gyms I don't know the exact prices although I think it's between 160 and 190 for the year?

I never bothered buying a pass because I just walked into uni and most of the time and taxied it to town on nights out (if there's a few of you it's pretty much the same price as a bus.)WP is pretty much walking distance to most places on campus unless you're on north campus where there is a bus down which is free anyway. If you have regular gym commitments and decide to go to the armitage centre in fallowfield or get a job in town, it could be worth investing in. It really depends on your needs.

There is a Morrisons and Sainsburys across the road but they are those crappy 'local' stores which are pretty expensive and small, they're good when you're feeling lazy or just want milk and bread, but not good for big shops. For that, I'd recommend Asda in Hulme, which is about a 10 minute walk away or Sainsbury's in Fallowfield, ten minutes on a bus.

If you have anymore questions, it could be worth checking out the massive FAQ on whitworth in my sig. I lived there last year

How do I get to the Armitage centre from the North Campus?

Go to Oxford Road, get a bus going south (Magic Buses, the navy ones, are cheapest), and get off at Owens Park. Then walk across Fallowfield Campus.