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Regarding myself, I'm a Philosophy undergrad at a decent sized public university on the southern North Carolina coast. Enjoy outdoorsy stuff, fishing, hiking, etc. Big into cycling.


Any insights are appreciated! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5594154.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5594154.page GMT Re:Swansea University?
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The university is a damn good establishment, and although I wasn't a cyclist myself, I can assure you that the city is incredibly bicycle-friendly (I'd say there were more people cycling to/from uni than drove). There is a really long cycle route that runs pretty much the length of the coastline, easily enough to ride for a day, its a coastal route as well so the scenery is pretty good. It is a very outdoorsy place, there is a huge beach that's popular with surfers (and kite surfers, there is a very strong on-shore wind, so I'm told) and plenty of parks, there is also good connections to Oxwich, Caswell Bay, etc (which you can cycle to in an afternoon or so).

I can't speak for the philosophy department itself, but it has a very good name for humanities subjects, and quite a reknowned science/engineering school.

Nightlife is good and also the local gaming groups are a great bunch, and will greet you with typical Welsh friendliness, I got to know quite a few of them while at uni.

And now the caveats, number one, despite the fact that it is a seaside area, you are coming to Wales, pack for cold & rain, especially if its in the winter/autumn/spring months. The summer months are generally a bit drier, but still pack for rain (Swansea has the highest average rainfall in Wales). Second, Swansea, like pretty much every town in Wales is very much in the grip of economic decline, so there are some unpleasant sites, but like everywhere else it's slowly recovering. Third, pack for rain

On the whole, I would say go for it, but don't choose it over somewhere like oxford/cambridge/rome/etc.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5594995.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5594995.page GMT Re:Swansea University? Rain can and will show up at any time, and my prevailing experience of living there was damp.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5595010.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5595010.page GMT Swansea University? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5595097.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5595097.page GMT Re:Swansea University? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5596939.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5596939.page GMT Swansea University? Oh one titbit that a touring Swansea rugby side said on meeting them was that we should visit Swansea as it was like a free brothel. A mixed recommendation indeed.


Other than that It's in Wales so nuff said really.
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 kronk wrote:
Tidbit, not titbit.


Both are correct.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597115.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597115.page GMT Re:Swansea University? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597161.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597161.page GMT Swansea University? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597246.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597246.page GMT Swansea University? UK.

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 Frazzled wrote:
Thats because you're a dern ferener who uses too many "u"s. All true red blooded Americans use "tidbit." Those that don't are fifth columnists, working for robo Bagdad Bob, and will be expunged in the new order.


Red blooded but scared of tits?

Damned foreign types and your inpenitratable ways. The sooner civilisation catches up with you the better.

Tallyhoo!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597496.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597496.page GMT Re:Swansea University? (tm)!

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I've been hiking down in the Gower in swansea several times. Very nice place, with pleasant hiking routes and scenes, providing the weather is nice - bringing me to the next point;

It will rain. Alot.

That is all ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597722.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597722.page GMT Swansea University? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597827.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597827.page GMT Swansea University? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597834.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5597834.page GMT Swansea University?
 Flashman wrote:
On the plus side, Swansea is next to the Gower peninsula which is one of the most scenic places in the UK.



Which is great for surfing as well, go there every year! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5598751.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5598751.page GMT Swansea University? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5598772.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5598772.page GMT Swansea University?
Swansea the city is a Gakhole without a single redeeming feature.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5599030.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5599030.page GMT Swansea University?
And remember, when you're down here, you'll float too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5599244.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5599244.page GMT Re:Swansea University?
Swansea isn't off the table completely, but it's more like it's under it, with other more attractive options on top. I might put off studying abroad for another year and spend the time dusting off my French and working with my advisor to try and study in Paris or Marseille. The opportunity to go is for next spring anyway, and if I decide to wait another year to go somewhere, there's definitely other places that are closer to the top of my "places to go" list.

MrDwightey wrote:Pack for rain.

Avatar 720 wrote:Pack for rain.

Zambro wrote:It will rain. Alot.

purplefood wrote:Pack for rain.

4oursword wrote:Rain can and will show up at any time, and my prevailing experience of living there was damp.

Leigen_Zero wrote:Third, pack for rain


Yeah, this might be a deal breaker. Too much rain drives me nuts, and I'm guessing my too much rain is your guys' light drizzle. What with the rain, measles (if that's still a problem?), and mixed reviews regarding the city itself, it's looking more and more like a place to go and visit, rather than a place to live and study in for an extended period of time. The university sounds decent, but I'm still going to keep my options open.

Thanks for the input!

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Swansea is where hope goes to die before moving to Swindon.
Swansea is also in Wales.
Wales has a few notable points.
-There are only just more people than sheep.
-Nice countryside/scenery.
-Rain is the standard weather. Not like 2 days a week. About 5/6 days a week and more in summer.
-Welsh is a funny language

Also at the time there was a fairly widespread outbreak of measles but AFAIK it's cleared up.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5724334.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/525811/5724334.page GMT Swansea University?
 purplefood wrote:
-Welsh is a funny language


Quoted for truth. Welsh follows different pronunciation rules to most other languages with the same alphabet.

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