Modern Languages Applicants at Durham? :)

Applied for Italian and Russian ab initio at St. Cuths at the beginning of October, no offer yet, offers from Bristol, Exeter and Birmingham, rejected by Oxford :P not sure if Durham is the place for me though...

what makes you think that about Durham? because I think I'm in the same situation really, on paper it's the best uni I've got left but just not sure whether it's for me

I also have Bristol, which I think is pretty much on par with Durham, but others think Durham has a slight edge.. :/ basically I'm worried it's not a big enough place for me, I've been brought up in the country and feel like I need a bigger city! Also I want a place with good nightlife and I don't think Durham has that :/ plus, I'm from the South West and so it is a LONG way away, I mean I want to be away from home but not so far that it's a bomb to get back whenever I want! I'm worried that Durham sometimes attracts introverted, sheltered people because of the size and low crime rate (no offence intended!) and I've lived with those sorts of people all my life and I want to get away :/ What about you?

I also have Bristol, which I think is pretty much on par with Durham, but others think Durham has a slight edge.. :/ basically I'm worried it's not a big enough place for me, I've been brought up in the country and feel like I need a bigger city! Also I want a place with good nightlife and I don't think Durham has that :/ plus, I'm from the South West and so it is a LONG way away, I mean I want to be away from home but not so far that it's a bomb to get back whenever I want! I'm worried that Durham sometimes attracts introverted, sheltered people because of the size and low crime rate (no offence intended!) and I've lived with those sorts of people all my life and I want to get away :/ What about you?

I'm in exactly same situation as you! I reckon i'll put bristol as firm even if I do get an offer from Durham, just need somewhere big! Fed up of living in the middle of nowhere. I'm from Somerset where you from? Also, what languages you hoping to study?

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aha I'm from Somerset too! where abouts are you? I do French and Italian A level at the moment but I've applied for Italian and Russian what about you? the thing is, if I get really good results I will re-apply for Oxford (got an interview this year, but not a place) :/

Taunton- you? And I'm applying for french and ab initio Spanish I think I'm the only one here that didn't apply to Oxbridge! Didn't have the AS grades. Ah well. Just wish Durham would reply already!!

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ahaha seriously are you joking?! I live a bit further north but I go to Taunton School! :P where are you then? yeah I am pretty sure I won't go to Durham, but I just want them to either give me an offer or reject me so I can decide!

Wellington school my best friend goes to taunton though! Hahaa this is sooo weird! I know, same, I love Bristol

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hahaha alice david right? we've just been discussing it! :P aha this is weird

Wellington school my best friend goes to taunton though! Hahaa this is sooo weird! I know, same, I love Bristol

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Update: Just got my offer! Really happy, but unsure whether I'd prefer Durham or UCL.

I got my offer for French, Spanish and ab initio Arabic back in November - wouldn't have considered another university on Earth, to be honest. Applied to Chad's, but no news from the first three waves, so still waiting...