I think people saying birmingham is a shithole must be snobs...or havent visited. I live 10 minutes away, and it isnt atall. If i didnt live here, birmingham would be my first choice for medicine. The campus is gorgous, with lakes, fields and great architecture. It is in one of the poshest areas of birmingham, and is a 10 minute bus ride from the city centre. If you like things to do birmingham has the lot (except the old ice rink which they shut due to a fire n never reopened...sighs...) It has numerous clubs and bars, which most students love. It has every shop you copuld think of, designer, high street and cheap also. The bullring is stunning, with the view of the church through it. The waterfront is also great at night, with its many canals. Also if you like ur music there are 3 great venues where almost every band always bring their tour too. I will be really sad to leave next year, but I weant a new experience. I reakon I will be hard pressed to find a city with so much to do as this one....has anyone got any ideas where? I thought maybe Cardiff? Notts? Norwich? Id love to go by the sea too. lol, but big town n sea never really mix, thats why i thought Cardiff or Brighton also.