What is it like living in Swansea?

Hello, please i have been offered admission by both Swansea and Sunderland Uninversities but i am not sure which to accept mainly because i am not sure how easy getting a job is swansea compared to Sunderland.

Hey if you want to talk to someone who has lived here for years just drop me a message! Would be more than willing to help


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Hi how is the city?

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Hi how is the city?

is it nice city or boring (Original post by Swansea University Enquiries)Hi @Haya12345

I used to be a Swansea uni student and have been in Swansea for four years now, what would you like to know about the city? I'm happy to answer any questions you might have

Karolina (Admissions Office)

is it nice city or boring like shopping centers , outdoor activity , parks and zoo
how is the people are they friendly ?
what is pros and cons in general ?

Hi @Haya12345

As an ex Swansea student I totally understand the importance of making sure the city of the university is a good fit for you as well as the Uni itself, as you'll be spending 3 or more years there.

For me, there was a couple of things about Swansea that I noticed, that were major deciding factors to me as why I should come here, which may align with your own priorities. One, was the fact that city and both campuses are situated in the Swansea bay area, where the beach is in walking distance. The coastline and green areas in and around campus are pretty and you can go for long walks, to chill/destress when needed. The beach is also where everyone goes to during autumn or summer for beach fires and bbq's when its warmer. There's good access to public transport which is available to take you to different parts of the coastline to explore, eg: Three Cliffs or Rhossili, which are stunning and you also have access to areas great for surfing like Caswell Bay.

The town centre does have the usual shopping centre with shops ranging from Primark and H&M to Superdry and JD etc and is good for getting essentials. Additionally, is a lot to do in and around the town centre, with places like Flashpoint where you can go bouldering, Ninja Warrior, Axe throwing, bowling allies, restaurants, cinemas, crazy gold etc. I also saw nightlife as an important part of the student experience, so if you're interested in that, the the town centre has a lot of clubs and bars to go on nights out. An added plus is that the locals here are really friendly and you can approach them if you're lost or need any help with anything, they're almost always happy to chat.

The main issue that I have with Swansea is that as it's next to the sea, it does rain a lot during winter time, so November to Feb it can get quite cold and wet, which if that's going to affect you, I definitely would consider about before coming here.

I hope this helps answer your question and if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask

Best wishes,
Amy ( Admissions Office and Ex Marine Biology Student).

Thank you I have another question how to travel from Kuwait to Swansea I think the nearest airport in Cardiff.