🏠 Housing
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
Around 600/month
Where was it located?
Right next to the uni and 10min (not even) from the city centre and 5min from the main bus station
How can someone find this place?
Via the uni
Would you recommend it?
Yes ! You’ll have flatmates so you need to be okay with sharing kitchen, bathroom and shower but you’ll have your own bedroom and sink. Also I think it is crucial to encounter people. I know some who prefered having their own apartment etc but they struggled to meet other internationnal students. Also it is next to everything in the city so really usefull. i really liked the experience and created cool friendships !
🍻 Social Life
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Loads of clubs and pubs open everyday (more in the end of the week but still) My tops are Club - The Buff, Manuka Bars / pubs - Felson (chill, pool etc), Malone’s
🎓 Uni life at Glasgow Caledonian University
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
You have plenty of classes to choose between. I would recommend having a funnier one (betwsen marketing theories I had sport and media)
Do you have some tips?
Amazing campus with big library where to work etc. Registration super easy. The uni sends a lot of emails so you’re not on your own. Also there is an assignement help department to help you in preparing exams or essays etc. Would recommend going
✈️ Travel
Best trips to do?
Isle of skye, Harry Potter train, Edinburgh (1h15-30 from glasgow, max 10pounds by bus). Would recommend taking the train and explore cities even if it is less famous. Went on tours with some companies cause without a car (under 25 it is expensive) it is complicated.
🌆 Glasgow vibe
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Glasgow?
You’ll walk a lot but it is a nice city and think about going out with something for the rain, in 5min it can go from sunny to rainy ahah
💡 Other Tips
In the GCU residence for student, there’s a social space (working, pool, ping pong, cinema room) very cool to change from working in the library, bedroom, kitchen or coffee shop. And really cool to spend time with friends without having to go out
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