A-level results are in which means thousands of students have just found out where they will be spending the next three years. For many these results have been even more stressfull than usual thanks to a disrupted secondary school education due to Covid.
But all of that is behind you now, and if you're lucky enough to be coming to Bristol to study - at University of Bristol or UWE - then there is a lot to look forward to. And don't forget if you didn't get the grades you wanted there are still lots of options open to you.
There is a lot to look forward to ahead of moving to the biggest city in the South West, and it's not all Banksy and vegan food. Many who attend university here have never visited before, apart from perhaps for an open day but if your first taste of life in Bristol is as a student, that's not a problem - it's a fantastic city to study in.
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We have gathered up some of the things we learnt here, the sort of stuff you can only know after three years as a student in Bristol. From the best place to get a kebab after a night out to the library with the worst name but the best place to study it's all here.
With a big city vibe and great nightlife, but with bags of local charm, a fascinating history and plenty of green spaces, Bristol has something for everyone.
1. A kebab tastes better if it is from the Jason Donervan
We don't know why and it is probably just the comedy factor, but a kebab from a shop without a pun in its name after a night out, just isn't the same. Placed at the Clifton Triangle for the late night revellers, it really has become a student institution and at certain hours has bigger queues than in the library.
2. Weekdays are for partying and not weekends
Students barely leave the house on a Friday or Saturday night, but try and get them to stay at home on a Wednesday (sports night) and well, their world could fall apart. Whether it is the cheesey tunes of the Lizard Lounge, the grunge of a Propaganda night or some drum and base on board the Thekla, there is plenty of drunken weeknights to be had.
3. You become an expert in hill walking
Your diet might have consisted of bargain booze and pizza for the past three years, but you've still got buns of steel thanks to the city's alpines. Bristol's notorious traffic combined with the University of Bristol's inner city location and UWE's great bus services does mean life without a car is pretty easy. The only struggle will be the mountainous Park Street, St Michael's Hill aka Cardiac Hill and the endurance test of Gloucester Road.
4. Festivals and art are free right?
Bristol students (and residents come to it) have been spoilt for a number of years. The city allows you to enjoy the Balloon Fiesta, Bristol Harbour Festival and Banksy for free. It is perfect for students, who are constantly counting up their last bits of change, but we hate to tell you it doesn't happen everywhere. Start saving....
5. You forgot to try the city's natural rock slide.
For some reason you just never got round to it. You only lived down the road and could never quite be bothered to go today, but always had the intention of going. And you will regret it. It is nature's playground and so you need to head to the Observatory and give it a go.
6. You still giggle at the fact you are going to the ASS.
Yes, the Arts and Social Sciences library known to all students by its acronym. Despite its horrific 1960s look, it is surprisingly nice in there.
7. Student discounts really are everywhere
You just need to ask. From gyms and food to clothes, clubs and council tax - make the most of that student card. You will never get discounts like it again.
8. Bristol is a liberal city and fits perfectly with your young ideals
The University of Bristol was the first higher education institution in Britain to admit female and male students on an equal basis. It was at the forefront of black rights and has always been a city happy to air its thoughts to the establishment, when unhappy.
9. One of your former flatmates in halls will probably be famous.
Bristol is a media hub and a central focus point, with the BBC and Bottle Yard Studios on its doorstep. It even inspired The Young Ones. Famous alumni include David Walliams and Matt Lucas, who are best known for Little Britain; Shaun of the Dead actor and writer Simon Pegg, journalist Susanna Reid; comedian Marcus Brigstocke; illusionist Derren Brown; TV presenter Judy Finnigan and musician James Blunt.
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