{"id":4744,"date":"2017-08-09T15:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T05:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/qut-exchange-students\/?p=4744"},"modified":"2020-12-03T12:12:38","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T02:12:38","slug":"theres-no-bad-weather-just-bad-clothes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/2017\/08\/09\/theres-no-bad-weather-just-bad-clothes\/","title":{"rendered":"There’s no bad weather, just bad clothes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thomas – University of Glasgow, Scotland<\/h3>\n

Semester 1 & 2, 2016
\nBachelor of Business \/ Bachelor of Laws (Honours)<\/h4>\n

The UoG (University of Glasgow) campus at Hillhead is as stunning as the pictures show. Not only is it beautiful but there are plenty of amenities including a gym, two student union complexes, numerous cafes, libraries, and study areas.<\/p>\n

The standard and method of study is very similar to QUT. The one big difference however\u00a0is that most lectures are not recorded. Otherwise the study experience is just like QUT, in that there is a mix of tutorials, seminars, and lectures and there are similar expectations placed on students.<\/p>\n

Accommodation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In my first semester I stayed at Firhill student accommodation. Firhill, like Murano, is a long way from campus and is\u00a0unfortunately not in a\u00a0vibrant part of the city. It does however offer well-appointed accommodation with (tiny) ensuites however it is quite a distance from West End and campus which becomes annoying especially when the Glasgow weather sets in.<\/p>\n

During my second semester I stayed in Kelvinhaugh student accommodation. This is a much better option, although not as modern and without personal bathrooms. Kelvinhaugh is ideally located 10 minutes walk from campus in the suburb of Finneston. Kelvinhaugh Street Student accommodation is surrounded by cafes, bars and Kelvingrove Park, and is a short walk from\u00a0the city and Byres Road in the West End.<\/p>\n

The other accommodation option\u00a0to consider is Student Apartments. They have the best location as they are located on campus in the heart of West End. However it is highly sought after so you may need get accepted. That being said, everyone I knew that had stayed there loved it.<\/p>\n

Costs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On the whole I found Glasgow to be cheaper than Brisbane,\u00a0particularly in regards to food (groceries and eating out). I set myself a strict budget of 40 pounds per week (roughly $80 AUD), but this meant that I could travel around Europe on my weekends.<\/p>\n

Travel<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There is plenty to see around Scotland and there are a number of tours set up specifically for exchange students. These are great as an easy way to see the country however it can be better to do some things on your own and at your own pace. If you are old enough renting a car is one of the best ways to see the highlands.<\/p>\n