Hi
@Jaciruyi8,
Great to hear you've applied to us to study Computer Science / Software Engineering - good choice!
It looks like you've had lots of great help with your question - hopefully these answers have helped make your decision a little easier. I thought I'd also add some information from one of our current students at Leicester, Anita. Anita's in her final year, so knows all about what it's like to be a student in Leicester.
Considering the area you're going to be living in for the next 3-5 (or more!) years is a really important one, so it's good to think about what you like to get out of the area you're living in - what's most important to you? For now, I've copied and pasted below Anita's favourite things about Leicester.
Anita's favourite things about Leicester:1) Shopping! There are loads of the usual chain stores in High Cross Shopping Centre, as well as quirky independent stores, vintage shops and charity shops. There's also a new area in the city centre which is home to lots of vintage stores which is really cool.
2) There's loads of fun places to go when you're not studying - Caddyshackers (mini golf), Bounce Trampoline Park and Lane 7 (arcade, bowling and mini golf) are some top picks
3) There's lots of green space around to get some fresh air - Victoria Park (right on the university's doorstep) and Bradgate Park which is huge and full of wildlife including deer! Abbey Park is also nearby too.
4) Sports, sports and more sports - there's so much choice for sports fans - from Leicester City FC, to Leicester Tigers and also home to the oldest basketball club in Britain - Leicester Riders. Oadby Racecourse is also nearby!
5) Spoilt for food and drink options - there are so many nice places to eat out in Leicester, as well as good pubs and clubs. There's so much variety, but also some perfect options too for when you're on a budget too.
Those are Anita's favourite things but everyone has different things they'd like to get out of the area they're living in. What are the most important things to you for a city / area to have?
If you haven't had a chance to yet, come and take a look for yourself. If you get an offer from us, you'll be invited along to one of our Offer Holder Days. Or, if you don't want to wait until then, you can
book on to one of our campus tours here. You can also
chat to more of our current students (including Anita!), if you would like to get their perspective on the area.
I hope the above has helped, but if there's anything else you'd like to know, please just shout! :-)
Good luck with your decision,
Ellie