Ulster or Strathclyde?

Applying to College
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<p>Hey all:</p>

<p>I’m an American student planning to study abroad in the UK for Spring 2012. I’m really interested in both the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and the University of Ulster - Coleraine. I’m studying women’s history and literature in a major city now, so I have some reservations about studying in another major city like Glasgow as I want a different experience. However, I do want to study somewhere with a developed social scene and somewhere where it is easy and cheap to travel among other European countries. I’m also just not sure on the atmosphere of both places so I would appreciate any input!</p>

<p>Any tips?</p>

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<p>You’re not going to be able to reconcile the two things you want, it’s going to be either or I’m afraid. If you want a decent social scene with good and cheap travel connexions to Europe then there is only once choice, Strathclyde. Coleraine is a small town in the middle of nowhere; whereas Glasgow is one of the most exciting cities in Britain with excellent museums and theatres as well as beautiful countryside on your doorstep.</p>

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<p>I agree with Dionysus58. Coleraine will be a completely different experience from Strathclyde and your current college. Depends what you want.</p>