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It is a good city for students
The massive student population of Manchester creates a distinct energy that can be felt all through the city and areas surrounding it. Oxford Road for example; which is home to three universities is a vibrant student route with Fallowfield being one drop of a bus ride away, offers a dedicated student hub with residential halls and housing, which makes it look and feel like its own lively village. Whether you plan to grab a quick bite to eat at one of the ever lively city’s street markets, survey eccentric cafés, or taking advantage of student deals at restaurants offering cuisines from around the globe, the city truly does caters to the ever demanding student life.
There is also the Northern Quarter of Manchester, It is a place where you will find tea rooms and vintage shops that are to die for. Going for a stroll, you can immerse yourself in the amazing array of street art around, or take advantage and make the most of some of the shops that are on offer. Affleck’s Palace is a place you can spend your mornings or afternoons getting lost in. In the Northern Quarter, you can also find great cafes, hubs, bars and restaurants; at Sugar Junction, you can choose to have tea and cake or enjoy the bustling atmosphere at Mackie Mayor. For any cat lover out there, an experience in Manchester’s first Cat Café would do it for you.
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It is a host to great universities
When it comes to educational institutions, Greater Manchester is a leader globally with greate institutions that merges high-level academia with real practical opportunities.
The University of Manchester is known as a leader in research discoveries delivering significant breakthroughs that change the world such as splitting the atom to the groundbreaking graphene and Manchester Metropolitan University is an institution that combines industry with innovation delivering studies that get the students to the heart of the industry.
The students explore the creative minds at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), which focuses on the performance and excellence in music. The University of Salford, at their MediaCityUK campus, give students access to the latest technology, with access to employers directly on-site at MediaCityUK, including the BBC and ITV.
The University of Bolton is pragmatism oriented and based on practical applications. It is very career oriented and with a lot of emphasis on personal development and employability. To this dynamic environment, is the presence of University Academy 92 (UA92) which is based in the Old Trafford area delivering innovative courses, including a special focus on character development and employability.
The universities in Manchester are not only where people study but they are launchpad to global careers in which students are taken through internships, placement and through associations with global industries to help students get out of universities as bright stars ready to shine.
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It is an exuberant place with culture and creativity
The cultural heritage of Manchester is legendary and that is why students would find it ideal to seek inspiration. This city produced bands such as Oasis, The Smiths and Joy Division and has an almost unrivalled music scene. Whether on a packed gig at the Co-op Live – the biggest entertainment space in the UK or in an intimate night at the Band on the Wall, you can fill the city with music and places where you can enjoy it.
As a student, Alexia, a Spanish, has been to pub in Manchester, and there is always live music, she says. This is not the tradition I am accustomed to and I would like to thank every capable band and musician who is having performances in Manchester and in the rest of UK. When I am out at a pub in this country, I hear folk music that makes one fall head over heels in love with the city. ‘Manchester is city with a rich and vibrant culture’, she says. It is more or less like a micro-version of London and the reason is similar in the sense that there is everything one would want to see in terms of cultural activities, pubs and restaurants but in a smaller version. It has everything you would want that you could find in a major city yet not have to live (or pay to live) in one.’
The artistic mood of Manchester will also capture the hearts of art enthusiasts. To taste some of the surrounding history and innovation visit the science and industry museum or The Whitworth Art Gallery where the industrial past of Manchester collides with the innovated present. Other highlights are the festival calendar in the city. Whether it be the hardcore and lively Manchester Pride or Manchester International festival which is famous all over the globe, there is always an event which makes the city come to life.
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You will appreciate a wide and friendly community
Mancunians are well known to be open and hospitable, and the international student body is embraced in the city. The number of estimated international students is around 41,000 in and around Greater Manchester, meaning wherever it is you come from, you will likely meet a wide number of people from different cultures and background.
Greater Manchester is also known for being a very receptive and multicultural hotbed for international students. You can also find global food and connect with other cultures- the Curry Mile and Chinatown in places like Rusholme. It can be Eid, Diwali, or Lunar New Year, but Manchester might as well be your hometown because of its multicultural make-up that allows you to feel at home and at the same mix it up with something new.
Molly, an American student in the University of Manchester, says, TM Manchester is highly diverse and there is something here to win the hearts of everyone. There are lots of new things to do and new people to meet and know; through university activities or by searching the internet for new activities to engage in and people to connect with. The atmosphere of the city is so active that every person who would like to leap into new blister will be able to feel good in it.’
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Through your studies, lectures and your life, start constructing your future years in life
Life and education in Greater Manchester is not just an opportunity to get a degree but a chance to determine the future. The city hosts industries that are transforming the future of the world in sectors such as digital, health sciences and advanced materials. The universities in this area have collaborated with these industries, and therefore, students have the chance to receive practical experience and enrich the skills needed by employers.
At RNCM, students are able to audition to the professional experience scheme, that links them with world class orchestras. Sabrina, an Italian student studying at RNCM says: I will perform with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra as part of my work experience. It is something I never imagined could have ever happened in my life.’
The linkage between academia and industry enables graduates who studied in Greater Manchester to be adequately prepared to succeed whether they desire to join global organisations, make a breakthrough in research or start their own businesses.
