I have absolutely loved Aber. It has such a friendly feel to it, it's in a beautiful location and asides from coursework, there is a fair bit to do for such a small seaside town. There is the union of course (might not be for everyone, but it can put up some pretty nifty events like beach, foam and paint parties) and the town which is chock-full of pubs. (I'm more of a pub-goer myself, and Aber is rife with them
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If drinking isn't your scene then there are so many different societies you join as well, depending on your hobbies
it's also a splendid way to make friends and meet new people. There's definitely an English and Creative Writing society too - and as far as I'm aware they hold special socials such as dressing up as your favourite book character, poetry competitions, etc.
Facilities-wise, the uni campus has everything you need. The library's pretty good, there's a student shop selling the essentials, chocolate, crisps, stationary, hoodies, etc. (right next to the union) and there are several laundries dotted round the accommodation. There is also the Arts Centre, which has its own cinema, a bookshop (bit like Waterstones), a café and a lovely shop selling all sorts of items like jewellery and toys, etc. Also there are plenty of computer facilities, or 'lounges', which are equipped with computers, study areas and vending machines
The town also has a wide variety of shops, the usual New Look/Monsoon/Matalan, Game, Sports Direct, Subway, KFC, various takeaways, Poundland, WHSmith's, etc. - including some quirky ones like Mona Lisa and Polly's. Students tend to do the basic food shopping in CKs which is just over the road from Trefloyne and Cwrt Mawr but to do the main food shopping, there is a Morrisons (just outside of town), Iceland and Lidls
Not to mention - the beach, Constitution Hill and Penglais Woods are all lovely places for walks, bbqs and get-togethers