What is Glasgow like?

Hi, first of all, congrats on the offer! I am a current international student in the Glasgow Uni. Honestly, I was in the exact same boat before I moved here. Coming from all the way across the world. I’d heard the mixed reviews too, but now that I’m actually a student at UofG, I can tell you the life in the Glasgow especially in the West End, where the uni, is very fun.
Glasgow is a massive city, so yeah, it has its rougher parts like anywhere else. It feels less like a gritty city and more like a big, busy neighborhood full of students, independent shops and parks. It’s actually a really decent place to live.
The vibe here is much more down-to-earth than somewhere like London or Edinburgh. People are generally just more up for a chat or helping you out if you’re lost. From the very first point when I set foot in Glasgow, people always came forward to help me. I used to look a bit lost here and there, usually there will be a nice granny or grandpa to say, "Hey dear/mate, you alright?"
Also, lots of pubs and bars. The nightlife is highly vibrant here. Also, many beautiful parks with lots of cute dogs as well. The student unions in the uni also hosts multiple events all the time and there are so many clubs and societies as well sports facilities/activities.
If you can, just come up for a day, walk around Byres Road, and check out the Uni. The University also provides detailed campus tours. You can book one as well to get a detailed insight on the spot. You can book one through here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visit/campustours/prospectivestudents/ You’ll get the vibe pretty quickly. Any specific things you’re worried about? Happy to help.

Thank you both for replying!
I do have one quick question: what are the green spaces like in Glasgow? Thanks!

How’s living in Glasgow for Indian students? I’m also interested in feedback from students doing the product design engineering course

Thank you both for replying!
I do have one quick question: what are the green spaces like in Glasgow? Thanks!

Hi!
I was just wondering if anybody could tell me a bit about what living in Glasgow is like? I've had an offer from the university and am currently thinking about what to accept. People online seem very positive, while everyone I know in real life says it's not great. I assume it's like any city really, with good parts and bad parts. I hope to go and see for myself, but that won't be for a while yet. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Thanks!

Honestly, It's a beautiful city. But I agree with the people saying it's not the best. I came here primarily because I have family up near here, and all of them say Glasgow went down hill ages ago, sadly.
Major points I would say to consider is the prices here and the absence of jobs. Lots of big brand stores, but that means even trying to get simple, good quality kitchen things came at a big cost. Coming from a poor family and a lowkey town down in Kent, M&S was considered "the fancy place for rich people", but here, M&S is the cheapest place for that stuff (while still breaking my bank account, lol). Absolutely crazy. It's really difficult to get a job, even if you have experience. You're competing with another two universities, a giant college, and then other adults looking for jobs. One difference I've seen here too is that the ghosting rate is disgusting compared to towns. I've applied to 24 in total over a few months, only 5 actually sent out a rejection, only 1 of those being not generic and giving a helpful reason. So if you don't have the best financial situation, I'd recommend heavily considering that before coming here.
I'm a bit bias though, I'm sure Glasgow is great for people who love going out socializing and shopping. The city center got old real quick for me when my mother dragged me around all the stores the weekend I moved in (she was excited, kinda sweet). I'm about 20 minutes away from the center and I honestly don't go there much, just isn't for me. Very expensive, and I prefer just sitting in a cafe, myself. It's a tourist hotspot (unsurprisingly), and can get really busy. I've had tourists and locals ram straight into me after they walked out a store without a single glance back, most people are very rude the closer to the center you are (More than when I've been in London, which shocked me). I've heard the nightlife is one of the best in Scotland, though.
A good thing I'd say is the amount of parks and green spaces (once you wander away from the city center). They're probably the only reason I go out outside of university hours, aside from how beautiful buildings are here. Kelvingrove park, the one closest to the university is so peaceful. I like sitting there for a bit after classes before returning to my dorm. Pollock country park I've only been to twice, but it's so pretty and you see highland cows vibing there too. I recently went to the Necropolis after a wonderful lady suggested it, beautiful cathedral and cemetery, happened to see deer the time I went too. We're also pretty close to beautiful places like Loch Lomond (hour away on train), which made a very relaxing solo day out for me recently, or a little further up Queen Elizabeth forest park. If you're a fan of green spaces you'll likely be traveling away from Glasgow a fair bit, and I recommend planning to get a car or motorcycle license if you really want to make something out of it. That's one of my aims once I get a job (plus most jobs hate applicants who use public transport 💀)