Aberdeen is about 100 miles from Edinburgh and over 400miles from London, so you'd be excused in thinking that it's in the middle of nowhere. However, Aberdeen is a vibrant city with loads to do on the social side of things. There are great pubs, clubs, shops and bars, as well as good cinemas and theatres, and mixed in is the famous sense of Scottish hospitality.

You can have a great night out in the Ellicit Still, and student-friendly pub, and as for clubbing, most students recommend Amadeus at the Beach, which has a free bus for us poor students.

The local Aberdonians are quite friendly towards students as many of them provide services for the large student population, but just be careful not to go into a "local's pub" if you're English.

In addition, Aberdeen is right on the sea, and although it's way too cold to go swimming unless you're Russian or Scottish, it can be great fun for picnics in the wind, or some great beach parties when the weather hots up a bit. It is rumoured that Eric Cantona practises his beach football skills there as well - although it is just a rumour.