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There's even a society for all you northern types http://www.ubu.org.uk/activities/societies/NorthernSoc/

yeah i'm definitely joining that



no, of course not whenever I say to anyone that i'm going to university in Bristol, they tut and say 'oh, that's such a long way away' - ie. why would you ever want to leave Yorkshire, you crazy girl?!

Woohoo! Pie lock ins?! As in, having a set activity for eating pies?! I'm in

Best pies in Bristol can be found at Pieminister - they have cafes on Stokes Croft and in St Nick's Market.

I miss Pieminister (I don't live in Brizzle any more)

Woohoo! Pie lock ins?! As in, having a set activity for eating pies?! I'm in




Yes! It's exactly the same here - everyone of sixth-form age is expected to aspire to go to Lancaster Uni (I live in Cumbria) for the sole purpose of staying close to home!

Ah, but the reverse applies too.... lots of people in the South who go North are considered to have emigrated!

I don't much understand the great North-South divide when our country is so little!

Honestly, the biggest divide is that northerners think it's a big issue and southerners don't (I say this as a southerner living up north with northern and southern housemates)

Just seen the northern questions, thought I'd weigh in :P

I'm from Wigan so I feel I know a good pie when I eat one. Pies in Bristol are like unicorns - although I haven't made the trek to Pieminister, although I don't want to go all the way to Stokes Croft and be disappointed

I don't much understand the great North-South divide when our country is so little!

I don't much understand the great North-South divide when our country is so little!

Can anyone give me any information on the Langford House? I'm going to be studying on the Global Wildlife Health and Conservation MSc in September and I'm wondering if that's the best accommodation to apply to since my classes will be there. I'm an international student so I'm unfamiliar with that entire area. I was really hoping to live in Woodland or Deans court but would that be too far/expensive to go every day?

Can anyone give me any information on the Langford House? I'm going to be studying on the Global Wildlife Health and Conservation MSc in September and I'm wondering if that's the best accommodation to apply to since my classes will be there. I'm an international student so I'm unfamiliar with that entire area. I was really hoping to live in Woodland or Deans court but would that be too far/expensive to go every day?

Hi! I was just wondering whether any bristol students (particularly geographers!) could tell me whether they enjoyed their uni experience, only I keep seeing poor student satisfaction figures in the press :/ also do a lot of students get involved in societies, or just tend to go out with friends in their free time? Thanks!

Is Bristol anywhere as Good as Cambridge

This is regarding accommodation, and is really important!
Up until now, I was sure I wanted self-catered in Clifton, and managed to narrow down my choices to The Hawthorns and Manor Hall. I spoke to my father about it and he thought catered might be a better choice. Since none of us knows anything about the UK, we emailed my aunt (who lives in Austria, but that's the closest a relative to the UK I've got). She thinks self-catered would be good if I had a lot of time, but even then I would end up cooking something simple/ light and compromise on nutrition. Also because it will be really cold (20 degrees is really cold to me), it would be better to have at least two warm and healthy meals taken care of for the first year, while I get adjusted to everything.
So now, we are down to Churchill and CHH. What I need from you wonderful people:

1. Your opinion on the self-catered v/s catered debate.
2. I chose Churhill because it has 96 places for 133/week, which is the cheapest. Are these rooms really tiny/ lacking in some way? Also, CHH because it has 6 places for 129/week. I just don't see the point in spending extortionate amounts on catered accommodation.
3. The trek into town from Churchill - I hate to exercise, Bristol is apparently hilly, it will inevitably be raining/ windy on any given day. Although, I quite enjoy walking. I just don't want to be out of breath by the time I reach! Will it be too much?
4. The rah/posh reputation - While I know that there will be a mix of students in every hall, I don't even know what posh people are or how they behave. Since I'm an international student, I would hate to be uncomfortable in my own accommodation and not make any friends.
5. The food - Really, is it too bland for an Indian tongue? Will I end up spending more than I would in self-catered?

Note: I cannot cook, apart from eggs, pasta, sandwiches, rice and all sorts of instant foods.

I am sorry this is so long and I know everybody is in the middle of exams, but I would appreciate an honest reply so much! Particularly if I will be comfortable in a hall like Churchill. Thank you!