Nottingham or Birmingham?

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zeinab
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Nottingham or Birmingham?

Post by zeinab »

Bit late I know but, my son is in 2 minds. Does he go with:

Better course ( Environmental Science) at Nottingham or

Better atmosphere/ surroundings and good vibes at Birmingham?

Urgent advice needed.

Merci :)
Guest55
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Re: Nottingham or Birmingham?

Post by Guest55 »

Difficult one!

I'd go for the better course because friends make the place not the 'vibes'.

He'll work harder on the better course.
KB
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Post by KB »

Agree

University should be primarily about the education :) Fun should be added on top of the studying not the other way around!

Of course he will do better if he is happy but a lot of that is down to his attitude and the friends he makes. Places can feel very different once you are living there than from a visit.

He should go for the best course he is capable of otherwise he is wasting a huge amount of money.

Its hard enough to find employment afterwards so he needs the best qualifications he can get.
scary mum
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People I know who have studied in Nottingham say it's a great city - plenty going on without being too huge.
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neveragain*
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Which did he go for? A happy student is an achieving student I'd say! Both good uni's for sure..... :D
zeinab
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Thanks for your advice ladies. After weighing up all the pros & cons for each, he has decided on Nottingham.

Nearing the last hurdle & hopefully gaining those all important predicted grades. :?
Rob Clark
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I did an (incomplete) post-grad in Nottingham many moons ago – fabulous city, highly recommended, and I say that as a real southern softie, as those who know me can testify :D
ourmaminhavana
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I'm from Nottingham, it's a fantastic place which I really miss!
I'm glad he went with the best course option. :D
Bromleymum1
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My brother went to Nottingham many moons ago to study chemistry. He loved it and is still in contact with friends he made during his time there.
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