The University of Manchester

So so fun. SU events are the best ones - always full of people and tickets always sold out! Recommend to go for these events than the outsider companies events. People are full of energy and very sociable!

Had a sick time getting spangled in the clubs Met loads of radgies that where all on the same vibe and the girls are stunnas

I had a pleasant move in and the events organised for freshers week were good to get to know my flat mates but it was very tiring and I didn’t enjoy the music much.

When I first moved to Manchester I nearly got hit by a tram three times in the first week. For large, metal objects they move remarkably quietly and if you're from a tramless town or city, you need to get used to them. They run all across the city centre and out to the north, south east and west of Manchester. At times, the Metrolink network can appear to be some sort of avant garde art installation as it is prone to the odd breakdown, and the ticket machines can be...temperamental. They're a good way of getting around relatively cheaply though.ou'll like it there. Loads of bars, independent shops, interesting places to visit and plenty of characters. You can basically wear what you like and nobody will really bat an eyelid. There's a big shopping arcade called Afflecks which has loads of great shops and boutiques selling the weird and wonderful , a cereal cafe and plenty of places you can get your new best mate's name tattooed on your bum cheeks.Massive building containing loads of bars, a cinema, and crucially, a branch of Nando's. Our handy guide to the entertainment mecca will help you out, but most bars in there run cheap drinks offers on any given night. A night out with a lid on. Thank you for the read.

Lots of big events, fun but c expensive. Could have had more to see some of the smaller venues. Move in team were helpful and info was easy to find.

Manchesters life is amazing. You can find everything in this place. A lot of international students so you will never get bored.

To paraphrase Gloria Gaynor, at first, I was afraid I was petrified. But the fear would soon transform into drunken joy. The Freshers Crew were indispensable in helping me move in, locate my bearings and identify the choicest of watering holes for my thirsty fresher mouth. A few (by which I mean about 15) drinks later, I was staggering around Manchester city centre, where I saw her. The most beautiful siren this side of the M25. I decided she would be mine. So I staggered over and introduced myself. But disaster! She was a molecular genetics 2nd year PhD student and was returning from a long night in the lab. She had no time for my childish antics. Heart broken, I returned home where my flatmates comforted me with drinking games and chart music. In my paralytic state, I vowed to myself, before my time at university is over, I will woo the fair maiden I had cast my eyes on hours earlier. So I promptly ordered 3 1st edition texts on molecular genetics and signed up for a conference which I believe she shall be attending. If my knowledge of epigenetics cannot win her heart, then nothing will.

Met all my flat mates bar one who was moving in late, it was amazing. We went out every night for 2 weeks, brilliant! Then my ex boyfriend moved in. He was the final flat mate. Freshers ruined.

Great, good to meet new people. Well organised and good socials. I enjoyed it a lot. I fell in love on the third night of the week. We locked eyes from across the room

The freshers experience for me was relatively way for me down to the fact that I got on with the other students in my halls immediately. I would say in anticipation of this not to spend large amounts of money on the preorganised freshers ‘wristbands’ before getting to uni - wait to see what everyone is doing.

Good overall, good night outs but not much else. Freshers fair good but don't get much time with societies as it's quite busy

During freshers week the the university was a lively, vibrant place with various activities and freebies!

Move-in experience was amazing. Manchester is such an amazing place, full of students, pubs, clubs any place to go to. Massive international community so you wont get bored.

Great events , nice to meet people, everyone very friendly and the city is very fun. I've made some great friends for future

Great events, lots of people, positive vibes, lots of free stuffs. Amazing experience. A great new thing for me. A perfect time to minggle around with tonnes of new people

Get yourself kitted out before arriving for freshers week but don’t go too far. Remember you’ll still be part of society, although it won’t feel like it at times, so it’ll be easy enough to sort a few bits and pieces once you’re there. Here's our Ten Essentials to Take to University. Get a student bank account sorted… you’re gonna need it. Use comparison websites to work out the best deal for you. Be cautious of freebies and make sure you go for the best option financially. Check the welcome emails your university will have sent you and follow their various social media channels for the latest info, advice and guidance before and throughout your first year. Check your timetable online and find out what other info is available to you.

There was so so many things wrong with it. Compared to the rest of the time I've had here st Manchester it was awful! The selection of clubs was disappointing, it was expensive and went the most expensive clubs. The places were too far and took too long to get to. The t shirt idea was silly and segregated people. The organisation was crap and there was just no thought process into it.