You may not have already realised this-especially if you are not starting as a student in Birmingham until the next academic year- but Birmingham is a great place for pursuing hobbies and things of interest. It's also great for discovering new hobbies and interests! Looking ahead to your coming student year, pursuing these hobbies could be just what you need to give you an enjoyable break from all of the studying, in addition to helping you make new friends and build confidence.
Sports
If you are purely a spectator of sports, then Birmingham is the place to be. Home to a number of football teams, there is ample opportunity to catch a game here, and there's more here than just football. Athletics, for example, is a big part of the city's sports scene, a glimpse of which can be caught during one of the various athletic events held at places like Alexander stadium at various points within the year. You will also discover the Nature Valley Classic Tennis Tournament in Brum which takes place at the Edgbaston Priory Club, which is right by England's famous Edgbaston Cricket Ground- a historic venue where you will have the chance to see a selection of top-notch matches being played.
But if you're an active individual who likes to get involved in sports directly, you'll like Birmingham as well. From having a kick-about with your mates at one of the many parks dotted around the city to a whole range of sporting activities at Birmingham Sports Centre which includes a climbing wall which you can have a go at for a special student taster session price of just £6! With swimming baths, go-karting tracks and other sports facilities scattered across the city, there is no doubt that if playing sport is what you like to do in your spare time or simply want to try being more active and have fun whilst doing it, that Birmingham is definitely good for you.
Music
Whether you are an avid gig-goer or a budding Kurt Cobain, Birmingham is simply ideal for music lovers. Birmingham is home to a rich history of musical growth and is currently buzzing with activity generated by the stream of artists and bands that have lit-up this city with their eclectic output. Whether you treat yourself to sold-out big-name arena concerts at venues such as Arena Birmingham and the Genting Arena or attend the much more affordable low-key gigs in smaller venues around the city, or even if you decide to develop your own burgeoning talent at an open-mic night, for example, Birmingham is for you.
Games
Ensuring that your passion for games is not left-out, Birmingham City Centre has its own Games Workshop, which provides ample space for a great gaming session with you and your friends. Offering full-size game set-ups and play with full-sets for no charge, this may be one to keep in mind. Another to maybe keep in mind is Wayland's Forge. Housed inside the Custard Factory on Gibb Street, Digbeth, Wayland's Forge is a games shop that may seem hidden away. Venture inside though and you will discover a game shop with a massive selection of games for you. It hosts its own events, too.
Maybe this one has never crossed your mind, but imagine doing something with your free-time that is not only interesting but can make a positive difference to someone else's life as well. This is potentially what you can gain from doing a bit of volunteering.
In Birmingham, there are certainly a good amount of chances to give this a go. For students of the University of Birmingham, there are plenty of ways to get involved, with some of the opportunities based within the uni' itself. Other than that, checking out the website of the Birmingham Voluntary Service Council should give you some ideas. The BVSC lend their support to voluntary groups, volunteers and the civil society and have vacancies covering areas as diverse as conservation and youth work, administration and sports.
Unihousing Accommodation and Summer Lets
As we are now in the midst of summer, it is an ideal time for you to contemplate one of Unihousing's summer lets. Unihousing's Birmingham student accommodation will not be made available until later on in the year, but for now, an array of high-standard summer lets are on offer for affordable prices to suit a range of budgets. Unihousing's summer lets in the Selly Oak area are equipped with all the furnishings required for comfortable and convenient living on a daily basis. These properties are also double glazed and central heated. And with their excellent locations, this accommodation places you within a short distance from the amenities and nightlife of Selly Oak, as well as public transport to take you to the City Centre and elsewhere.
Get in touch with Unihousing today to find out what we can do for you!
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