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University of Leeds or University of Nottingham? (help appreciated)

I have been rejected from top choice, Bristol, as well as my second choice, Manchester, for Politics and IR, which is a shame. I really liked them both, with a mix of academic/nightlife, saw them both on open days and know many people going to both.

Now if I am being honest, I did not really put much thought into my other applications so I do not really know anything about Leeds or Nottingham. I am sure they are great places respectively but it is hard to feel enthusiastic about a place I have never even been to, and do not know anybody going to.

So I am making this post hoping to gain advice from people who have visited them or study there, help would be appreciated. I am from London so I wanted to go to a city, I am aware they are both campus unis. These are my questions

1. Nottingham accommodation is first come first serve, with the deadline being 8th June. Will it have run out by now?
2. What is the nightlife like in both these cities
3. Does Nottingham feel like a small place community or a big place?
4. Nottingham seems to rank much lower than Leeds in many university rankings, should this influence my decision or is it not applicable to Politics and IR?
5. Ultimately what are the people like in both unis

Like I said if anyone could take the time to reply I would really appreciate it, especially given I have to make a choice soon.