Student Life in Birmingham

You will have realised by now that Birmingham is a place where you will be able to do more than just study. In Birmingham you will have a great all-round experience of life. Read on to explore just a few ways to make your time in this city really special.

Brindley Place

Brindley Place is a beautiful location for friends to enjoy a delicious dish in their free-time. It is an  immaculately designed collection of tantalising restaurants and bars, including both familiar and not-so-familiar eaterys. It is situated in a picturesque canal side spot, just across the bridge from the Birmingham ICC. On those occasions when you just want to go out for something to eat and make sure you indulge yourself, Brindley Place may be the right place for you to go to. As an added bonus, it is neighboured by the lively Birmingham Broad Street, where a number of clubs and other bars are to be found, which could be just what you're looking for in order to complete your night out.

Birmingham Baltis

Birmingham is the home of the balti, and no matter where you are in the city, the unrivalled taste of a Birmingham balti is never too far away. Get some mates together and get the rich and exquisite taste of a very popular cuisine for a very affordable price.

Day Trips

If you want to venture a little further out, you're in luck. Being a student in Birmingham means you can travel quite easily to other locations that have plenty to offer. One of these places is Stratford. The home of Shakespeare, Stratford is an invigorating experience for lovers of history, drama and for anyone who appreciates a day-out filled with relaxing scenery, interesting shops and a selection of cafes providing a fine array of drinks and snacks.

Maybe not your first thought when it comes to planning what to do an Saturday afternoon, Stratford is undoubtedly worth your time. Take in the rich past of this historic town or simply unwind in its lovely surroundings, Stratford is just a short train ride away from Birmingham City Centre.

Big Nights Out

Going out isn't always about drinking; a big part of it is the clubs and the music. This is where Birmingham can be a rewarding place to call 'home' as your student years unfold. A club that has a long-standing reputation for getting people moving is Snobs. Situated on 51 Smallbrook Queensway, Snobs comprises various floors that are geared-up to pump out a diversity of sounds from R&B and Hip-Hop to Alt Pop and Indie Rock'n'Roll. Choose from one of their themed nights - such as "Bad Habits" with hits from six different decades, or "Live Forever" bringing a blast of Britpop and Old School Indie - and bounce away the hours not spent at uni'.

Another option for University of Birmingham students looking for good times is Fab N Fresh. This is the Saturday club night at the Student Union, offering a great night out. This is a very affordable option, which is obviously good news for anyone struggling with their finances. Fab N Fresh is fun and trendy, definitely one to make a regular part of what you get up to on a weekly basis.

Accommodation and Unihousing

If it's the less exciting aspects of student life that require your immediate attention, such as accommodation, then Unihousing may be worth your time. Based in Selly Oak, Unihousing are registered lettings agents that offer houses and studios to Birmingham students, and do so at very reasonable prices. Their range of student accommodation is equipped for a good standard of living. Plus, the location of these student homes is just superb. Located in Selly Oak, these student properties offer easy access to: the University of Birmingham; all the highly useful amenities in Selly Oak village; and transport to the city centre of Birmingham and surrounding towns.

What's Next?

Of course, this is not an exhaustive list of everything that Birmingham offers for students. There are a whole heap of other fun things to be found in this city, and, with new events being planned in Birmingham on a regular basis, there will surely be more to come as well.