Hi, my name is Maren and I am originally from Germany. I have spent the last three years of my life living in Britain, most recently in Bristol. I am extremely happy with my decision to study here for a number of reasons, and although the list is long I will elaborate on three of the most important ones.
Firstly, I love the city and how the University has been integrated into the city. The University is situated very close to the centre of town, but instead of most places where a campus seems to separate the university from the city, in Bristol they merge so that the whole city buzzes with student life. This makes Bristol an amazing place to be a student; there are endless things to do in the city and almost everything needed for student life is within walking distance of the University.
Secondly, Bristol is an amazing university academically. Two aspects that I find particularly good about my particular course are a) the variety of things you can study, for example I did both Spanish and Sociology as open units in my first year; and b) the fact that many of my professors are involved in active research and do not just teach, thus even as an undergraduates we have direct access to new research.
Lastly, the range of social activities offered by the University is astounding. I got involved with a number of societies from the start and have found it an incredibly rewarding experience; not only because I have learnt a lot and enjoyed the activities, but also because they have shaped my social life and allowed me to find great friends outside of my course. I would encourage all new students to get involved in at least one activity outside of university.
