York is a great place to study. With a population of 175,000, York is big enough to feel cosmopolitan but small enough not to be overwhelming. It's a friendly city you can get to know quickly which can still hold surprises even after 3 years of "hard" study.

There are loads of things to do culturally, from the Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House that offer drama, dance, music and opera, to the large concert hall at the Barbican Centre attracts top names in comedy, shows, and live music - from classical to rock.

There are five main clubs that have student nights - two with a free bus from campus. And in fact, York is famed for its pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes and most of the cool places in town have live music. There is nothing better on a Sunday than to sit down with a paper and a pint and listen to some live jazz. Alternatively try, afternoon tea at Betty's, the mouth waters just thinking about it.

Lots of people go round by bike, and the main University campus is only 10 minutes by bike from the city centre while King's Manor is just outside the city walls. If you get bored of the city, Leeds, Bradford and Scarborough are within an hour's drive, and you can always go hiking in the Pennines or the Dales.

Great University, great place to study.