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Why is the University of Southampton so underrated?

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Southampton University is miles away from town center, that's one of the hugest problems... There's not much that far out in Southampton with the university, but fortunately for Solent, they are in the center of the city with student accommodation very close too.

That's not a problem for Southampton Uni as it just encompasses Highfield and Portswood areas and those places have most of your day to day needs. If you want to go into main town then you can and it's easily accessible by bus, train, foot, bike or taxi (for a reasonable price).

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mynameisntdoug

Original post by hothedgehog

3 miles or so from Highfield Campus to West Quay Shopping Centre, on foot, that's a 6 mile round trip... quite a journey to be making on foot, no?

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hothedgehog

Original post by mynameisntdoug

3 miles or so from Highfield Campus to West Quay Shopping Centre, on foot, that's a 6 mile round trip... quite a journey to be making on foot, no?

I've done it before although, I personally would cycle as it's quicker. It's certainly not an unreasonable distance. Anyway, the city centre's not that great - all it is is shops. The common is much nearer Highfield campus and I would much rather go there any day!

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username323393

Go to Swansea University. Its better than them all.

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mynameisntdoug

Original post by steve1991

Go to Swansea University. Its better than them all.

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username323393

I went, its top for engineering, had a fantastic time. They really try to make it good for freshers too.
AND they have a MASSIVE new engineering campus for the newcomers this year. Pretty much a whole new university.
Which is also better for those who dont do engineering because they will have the whole university free of engineers, which means better facilities.