Home to 60,000 students, Glasgow is perhaps the most diverse city in Scotland with a contagious energy that\u2019s hard to miss. New students may take some time getting used to the city\u2019s many quirks, which is why we\u2019re here to speed up the process. Here\u2019s what to expect as a new student in Glasgow:<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a reason Rough Guide readers voted Glasgow as the world\u2019s friendliest city in 2014. The locals are extremely amiable and easy to talk to! Keep your eyes & ears open for a plethora of interesting stories and exciting experiences waiting to be discovered. An open mind and friendly vibe will help you feel right at home!<\/p>\n
Irn Bru is to Scotland what Coca-Cola is to the rest of the world. This carbonated soft drink is often called \u201cScotland\u2019s other national drink\u201d, after good old whiskey, of course! From toddlers to grannies, everyone loves their orange bottle of soda here. In fact, Scotland is one of the only countries in the world where Coca-Cola is not the bestselling soda brand, and this is purely because of Irn Bru magic.<\/p>\n
Glasgow\u2019s retail scene is a dream come true for those short on cash but high on life. The city\u2019s West End has a line of second-hand shops where you can discover exquisite, pre-owned treasures. Check out the Glasgow Vintage Company, Mr Ben Retro Clothing, Starry Starry Night, Glorious, and more! The best part? Flash your student ID to score additional discounts!<\/p>\n
Cheesy chips are the go-to snack of every student in the city so it\u2019s only a matter of time before they become a staple in your diet. Every takeaway joint worth their salt offers this cheap and sinfully delicious snack. Make sure to try them with both kinds of cheese and turn them upside down so the chips can soak in all the cheesy goodness.<\/p>\n
Known as the UNESCO City of Music, Glaswegians live and breathe music. On an average, the city hosts 130 music events every week. The venue can be as massive as the Royal Concert Hall or a quaint little cafe featuring the new indie band in town. The city has given birth to legendary bands like Franz Ferdinand, Simple Minds, Deacon Blue, and more. Your weekends here will definitely involve attending a gig or two!<\/p>\n
Life as a new\u00a0student in Glasgow<\/strong><\/a> is truly unmatched. If you\u2019re lucky enough to study here, make sure to\u00a0find a student accommodation<\/strong><\/a> that\u2019s not just close to campus but also to the city\u2019s bustling social and cultural scene. Pack your bags, flash your best smile, and let Glasgow embrace you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Home to 60,000 students, Glasgow is perhaps the most diverse city in Scotland with a contagious energy that\u2019s hard to miss. New students may take some time getting used to the city\u2019s many quirks, which is why we\u2019re here to speed up the process. Here\u2019s what to expect as a new student in Glasgow: 1. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1754,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[978],"tags":[181,229],"class_list":["post-1753","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-beyond-uni","tag-glasgow","tag-united-kingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1753"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1753\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}