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- by Charlotte King
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Posted Sept. 27, 2014
Student City Guide: Bath
The city of Bath is a great place to live or work. It is also a very student-friendly, and I'm sure that is probably all that matters to you. Although a somewhat small city, Bath is a beautiful place renowned for its natural hot springs and Georgian architecture. It is designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. If you are planning to have a postgraduate course here, chances are that you are interested in finding out what it is like studying in this picturesque city. Here is an overview of what you can expect as a student from Bath.
Transport The city of Bath boasts of a wide variety of public transport options. This makes it perfect, especially if you are the type of student who would rather prefer not to be encumbered by having to drive a car. There are bus, coach, train and air transport options. The bus network is very reliable, linking the city centre to the university campus and other surrounding areas. The routes plied by these buses also have bus priority lanes. Bath Spa railway station near the city centre makes for easy commuting to both Bristol and London. Also, Bristol International Airport is less than 20 miles away from the city centre, with the two locations connected by a direct bus service. If you also love to explore places on foot, Bath is just perfect for you given its compact size.
Culture and Entertainment When talking about Bath being a student-friendly city, it is not all about just learning or academic standards. It equally offers opportunities for having a fun time out. The World Heritage Site is home to Roman Baths, the Abbey, Assembly Rooms and Royal Crescent. The city is the UK's only location where you can enjoy a bath in natural hot springs - at the Thermae Bath Spa complex in the city centre. Bath also has numerous museums and galleries, including Holburne Museum and the Victoria Art Gallery and Fashion Museum.
The nightlife in Bath is awesome and exciting, with numerous pubs, restaurants and bars available. Entertainment options are diverse. For example, Komedia is a great place for a hearty laugh, while Moles on George Street is a top recommendation for gigs and top-notch club entertainment. There are also theatres and cinemas as well as several exciting festivals holding at different periods in the year.
Shopping If you love going shopping, the city of Bath offers you several avenues to enjoy your hobby. But being a postgraduate student, you should clear out your life first before going on a spree - that is, you should first sell off all items that are surplus to requirement. The money saved by doing so can come in quite handy. Milsom Street, home to renowned department stores, is the place to be when shopping for trendy clothes and accessories. Southgate and Stall Street boast the highest number of popular names and brands. There are also many independent shops and boutiques.
Health and Fitness Bath offers several facilities to help you stay fit and in shape. The Sports Training Village at the University of Bath is a great place to get active. The village, which was used by some teams for London 2012 Olympics preparation, boasts of a 50m swimming pool, athletics tracks, tennis and squash courts, a judo dojo and Astroturf pitches. Cricket is played near the Bath City centre and there are about 10 golf courses in the locality. One of the world's top rugby clubs, Bath Rugby Club, plays in the Pulteney Bridge area. There are many sport clubs run by students in Bath, with several hundreds of their members participating in British Universities and Colleges Sport competitions.
Bath is indeed a student-friendly place where you can expect to have a well-rounded, exciting experience while having your postgraduate course. It helps to come equipped on dealing with emergencies, especially if you are a foreign student.
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Transport The city of Bath boasts of a wide variety of public transport options. This makes it perfect, especially if you are the type of student who would rather prefer not to be encumbered by having to drive a car. There are bus, coach, train and air transport options. The bus network is very reliable, linking the city centre to the university campus and other surrounding areas. The routes plied by these buses also have bus priority lanes. Bath Spa railway station near the city centre makes for easy commuting to both Bristol and London. Also, Bristol International Airport is less than 20 miles away from the city centre, with the two locations connected by a direct bus service. If you also love to explore places on foot, Bath is just perfect for you given its compact size.
Culture and Entertainment When talking about Bath being a student-friendly city, it is not all about just learning or academic standards. It equally offers opportunities for having a fun time out. The World Heritage Site is home to Roman Baths, the Abbey, Assembly Rooms and Royal Crescent. The city is the UK's only location where you can enjoy a bath in natural hot springs - at the Thermae Bath Spa complex in the city centre. Bath also has numerous museums and galleries, including Holburne Museum and the Victoria Art Gallery and Fashion Museum.
The nightlife in Bath is awesome and exciting, with numerous pubs, restaurants and bars available. Entertainment options are diverse. For example, Komedia is a great place for a hearty laugh, while Moles on George Street is a top recommendation for gigs and top-notch club entertainment. There are also theatres and cinemas as well as several exciting festivals holding at different periods in the year.
Shopping If you love going shopping, the city of Bath offers you several avenues to enjoy your hobby. But being a postgraduate student, you should clear out your life first before going on a spree - that is, you should first sell off all items that are surplus to requirement. The money saved by doing so can come in quite handy. Milsom Street, home to renowned department stores, is the place to be when shopping for trendy clothes and accessories. Southgate and Stall Street boast the highest number of popular names and brands. There are also many independent shops and boutiques.
Health and Fitness Bath offers several facilities to help you stay fit and in shape. The Sports Training Village at the University of Bath is a great place to get active. The village, which was used by some teams for London 2012 Olympics preparation, boasts of a 50m swimming pool, athletics tracks, tennis and squash courts, a judo dojo and Astroturf pitches. Cricket is played near the Bath City centre and there are about 10 golf courses in the locality. One of the world's top rugby clubs, Bath Rugby Club, plays in the Pulteney Bridge area. There are many sport clubs run by students in Bath, with several hundreds of their members participating in British Universities and Colleges Sport competitions.
Bath is indeed a student-friendly place where you can expect to have a well-rounded, exciting experience while having your postgraduate course. It helps to come equipped on dealing with emergencies, especially if you are a foreign student.
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Guide To Postgraduate Study In Bristol & Bath
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