Student Life in England
Home to some of the world’s most famous universities and liveliest cities, England is one of the most popular places in the world to study. With a diverse mix of domestic and overseas students keen to study here, the atmosphere in and around the country’s major towns and cities is typically young and vibrant, with wide access to a huge number of entertainment, leisure and social attractions. However, far from being a country dominated by city life, England has plenty to offer in terms of spacious countryside and beautiful scenery, epitomised by its many national parks, world heritage sights and picturesque coastlines.
Culturally, England is famous for its contributions to world literature and music, from its many famous musicians, artists, authors, poets and playwrights, including the Bard of Avon himself, William Shakespeare. England's cultural heritage is evident in the vast number of cultural opportunities available to students up and down the country; each of England’s major cities offers a wide selection of theatres, live music venues, art galleries and museums.
The range of universities in England is impressive, with every kind of student experience on offer, from traditional universities such as Oxford and Cambridge to modern places such as Manchester Metropolitan University. Each university and city in the country offers its own unique student lifestyle and atmosphere, meaning students have to consider carefully where they want to live and study.
As the country’s capital, London plays a dominant role in terms of culture and historic attractions, offering locals and visitors alike attractions such as the theatre lined West End, the world famous Tate art gallery and the British Museum. London also has much to offer in terms of sightseeing, with places such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London particularly popular with tourists.
Sporting activities are also a key part of English life; each university offers clubs, societies and facilities for students' sporting participation. Popular spectator sports in England include football, rugby and cricket. Music and music festivals are extremely popular in England, especially during the summer months when international events such as Glastonbury, the V Festival and Reading & Leeds Festival capture the attention of the country’s student population.
Students studying in England typically subscribe to a 'work hard, play hard' culture. The right university, course and module is as important as the right local entertainment opportunities; every university town and city in the country offers students plenty of clubs, pubs, bars, restaurants and other leisure facilities such as cinemas and bowling alleys.
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