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I would say that the collegiate system is one of the best things Durham has to offer- it gives you a good opportunity to socialize and make friends at a very grassroots level. Not only will you meet people in your flat/hall but also others when you eat meals in a catered college. Joining college-level societies and the JCR are a great way to explore what the college has to offer. Colleges will basically be your home away from home and you'll get two-tier support from them including welfare and financial. College formals and balls are another great thing- in formals, you get to wear gowns over a formal dress and eat a three-course meal with your friends.
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There's loads of extracurriculars to get involved in including sports, music, theatre and charity fashion shows. These are available both at the central uni level and at the college level so everybody, including beginners, have a chance to explore something new without feeling judged.
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The city is extremely pretty and walkable. Unlike bigger cities, you won't have to spend money on travel!
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There's a lot to get involved in but it can be quite expensive. JCR membership, society membership, Team Durham membership, ball tickets etc can take a toll on your purse easily if you don't manage your finances well. However, the college's finance team offer scholarships and bursaries to support such costs. Each college has different bursaries but it's definitely worth speaking to them if you think you'll benefit from one.
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Durham in itself is pretty small so you can easily run out of things to do here. But an easy fix to this is going to Newcastle (which many students do esp for night outs) and exploring the outskirts like Bishop Auckland, Ushaw Moor, etc.
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