[jess7678]

Is there a good social life at Exeter?
If you wanted to go into town/ to a nightclub would you need to get a bus? If so is there a student bus pass included with accommodation or something?
Any advice for accommodation? I will hopefully going to the business school

[11flon]

I went down for a campus tour yesterday as I've firmed Exeter for this September Someone who actually goes there will probably know better, but from what I saw the city is really near Streatham Campus. Depending where your accomodation is they said it's like a 15-20 minute walk. And there seemed to be a bus route as well which went between the campus and city centre, it was stagecoach so I assumed I'd just get a unirider or something unless there are any better alternatives

I can't really answer much on the social aspects but there seemed to be a fair amount to do. It's not a huge city but there were a few nightclubs and a lot of bars, etc. Hopefully a current student will see this thread and be able to answer your questions better (:

[Alexander94]

(Original post by jess7678)
Is there a good social life at Exeter?
If you wanted to go into town/ to a nightclub would you need to get a bus? If so is there a student bus pass included with accommodation or something?
Any advice for accommodation? I will hopefully going to the business school

If you look at this map in the bottom right hand corner (42-45 self catered and 34-36, 38 and 41 catered) those are closest to the business school

I don't think Exeter is the most night-clubby town but there seemed to be a few different places to go, also it seems quite a safe city so walking home would be alright

[jess7678]

(Original post by 11flon)
I went down for a campus tour yesterday as I've firmed Exeter for this September Someone who actually goes there will probably know better, but from what I saw the city is really near Streatham Campus. Depending where your accomodation is they said it's like a 15-20 minute walk. And there seemed to be a bus route as well which went between the campus and city centre, it was stagecoach so I assumed I'd just get a unirider or something unless there are any better alternatives

I can't really answer much on the social aspects but there seemed to be a fair amount to do. It's not a huge city but there were a few nightclubs and a lot of bars, etc. Hopefully a current student will see this thread and be able to answer your questions better (:

Ah thank you! What have you applied for?

[jess7678]

(Original post by Alexander94)
If you look at this map in the bottom right hand corner (42-45 self catered and 34-36, 38 and 41 catered) those are closest to the business school

I don't think Exeter is the most night-clubby town but there seemed to be a few different places to go, also it seems quite a safe city so walking home would be alright

Thanks, that's really useful!

[emzybaby93]

I have also been wondering about that! Hope the city centre is nice, never got a chance to see it during the offer-holder day :/ I hope to go to the business school too, what course are you applying for?

[jess7678]

(Original post by emzybaby93)
I have also been wondering about that! Hope the city centre is nice, never got a chance to see it during the offer-holder day :/ I hope to go to the business school too, what course are you applying for?

Economics, what about you?

[SophiaKeuning]

I know some guys at Exeter. All they do is drugs and party.

And they're doing Economics as well.

[jess7678]

Yaaay! Glad it's a fun Uni

[11flon]

(Original post by jess7678)
Ah thank you! What have you applied for?

Physics with a year in America! So excited Any idea what accommodation you're going for?

[jess7678]

(Original post by 11flon)
Physics with a year in America! So excited Any idea what accommodation you're going for?

Am thinking Lafrowda, then maybe St. Germans or Rowe House or Birks Grange Village or Duryard

[11flon]

(Original post by jess7678)
Am thinking Lafrowda, then maybe St. Germans or Rowe House or Birks Grange Village or Duryard

I'm exactly the same, except after visiting I ruled out Birks Grange Village and Duryard. Maybe I'll see you around

[nba008]

Although Exeter doesn't have the best nightclubs in the world, you'd be surprised at how hard students at Exeter go out and party. Exeter has a vibrant social scene, and despite the fact that it is a small city, having a great night out is not uncommon if you go with the right people. For me, personally, the social scene at Exeter is perfect because the people you meet in clubs/pubs are mostly students so I feel very comfortable when I'm on a night out

[BES]

There is lots of good bus routes in Exeter and good music scene, Mama stones, The phoenix and The cavern in Exeter always seem to have something going on, also the Uni campus have some gigs there I went to see Bowling for Soup at the Great Hall a few years ago it was pretty fun. Loads of places to go out for casual drinks and stuff my personal favourite is the 'Old firehouse' also a few nightclubs.

[jess7678]

(Original post by 11flon)
I'm exactly the same, except after visiting I ruled out Birks Grange Village and Duryard. Maybe I'll see you around

Out of interest why did you rule those out?

[11flon]

(Original post by jess7678)
Out of interest why did you rule those out?

Didn't like the feel of Birks Grange, I think mainly because it was right next to the town houses and catered accomodation, so the self-catered felt a bit out of place (to me anyway, I'm sure people there would disagree ). Just thought Lafrowda had a more down-to-earth feel. Didn't get chance to see Duryard because it was a bit of a distance away, in the opposite direction to the city centre, so it was just the location that put me off really.

[sophisticated]

(Original post by 11flon)
Didn't like the feel of Birks Grange, I think mainly because it was right next to the town houses and catered accomodation, so the self-catered felt a bit out of place (to me anyway, I'm sure people there would disagree ). Just thought Lafrowda had a more down-to-earth feel. Didn't get chance to see Duryard because it was a bit of a distance away, in the opposite direction to the city centre, so it was just the location that put me off really.

Lafrowda is amazing

[11flon]

(Original post by sophisticated)
Lafrowda is amazing

Glad to hear it! Really got my heart set on getting in there, hope it isn't too high in demand.

[EmilyRose-]

This thread is making me happy! You are the only people i've seen on this who are going to the business school, however i'm doing accountancy & leadership! I'm also thinking lafrowda as it is very close to the business school, and i've heard great things about it!

[pellejema]

haaaaa I was thinking Lafrowda, the same as pretty much everyone on this thread! Shame it's so in demand, it looks pretty much perfect for what I want!