Swansea (Abertawe) forum
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RE: Brendan it is then....
by Boss_Hogg1 30 May 2012
Swansea have already signed sigurdsson i think? If so he must be well hacked off.
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by Tryfan 29 May 2012
Croeso i Abertawe! Mwynhewch!
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by smoresun 29 May 2012
It's funny how things change through out the life of a thread. I'm a canadian, but I was living in Wellington, New Zealand for the last…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by TRRK 29 May 2012
I would say if you are from NZ and want to experience British life Swansea might be better (but I have never been there). There are so…
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RE: North wales to bristol route recomendations please
by battybilly 27 May 2012
Hi.... The A 483, which I'm very familiar with (having lived in N. Wales for quite a few years), is a nice route. It runs from Chester…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by bellart1 27 May 2012
Swansea is a very sociable city too and probably less cliquey than Cambridge. But as you live in NZ wouldn't you like to experience a…
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Re: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by TRRK 27 May 2012
> A little about what I'm looking for: > I've always been more partial to cities that aren't just based around a university, though I…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by Nice_But__ 26 May 2012
I'm also in Wellington. Grew up with a grandfather owning a holiday caravan on the Gower. The replies so far probably give you a fairly…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by Voyager_2002 26 May 2012
I think Dick at #14 says it all really: Swansea is a reputable, long-established university while APU is still building its reputation…
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Re: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by alanR 26 May 2012
It all boils down to which is more important to you - top education or to gallivant around Europe.
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by Fwoggie 25 May 2012
I dispute #14's descriptions of both Cambridge and Swansea, but the first paragraph I fully agree with - it's whichever university proves…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by smoresun 25 May 2012
Thanks guys, this has been really helpful! I'm thinking lots of traveling will be out since I'm going to be doing research, studying and…
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Re: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by dick_dangerous 25 May 2012
You should choose based on which one offers the best course and the best teaching, not on the cities themselves. Your colleagues and friends…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by mr_rush 25 May 2012
+*4.... Would you happily repeat that claim in your first paragraph - out loud.... In Swansea? + i would not because I try and avoid…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by Tryfan 25 May 2012
OK. I agree with that. Swansea is a pain to get to any decent airport, Bristol is closest at least 2hrs away (Cardiff airport ain't…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by battybilly 25 May 2012
Good shout about Stansted. It really is a great airport for budget travel.
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by uberteeb 25 May 2012
Swansea is isolated but has good outdoor places nearby and is bigger. But how long before that novelty wears off? If you go to Cambridge…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by smoresun 25 May 2012
I really like hearing this discussion, please keep the responses coming :) I was originally thinking Swansea just based on the research…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by battybilly 25 May 2012
*4.... Would you happily repeat that claim in your first paragraph - out loud in Swansea?
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by Tryfan 25 May 2012
#4 you have to bear in mind the OP's original requirements. 'I don't mind bad weather or grittier cities. I want there to be things to…
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Re: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by mr_rush 25 May 2012
Swansea is a complete sh*thole. Cambridge is more expensive but a few years down the line will you really be thinking about the extra…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by Tryfan 25 May 2012
According to the complete university guide Swansea is better than Anglia Ruskin for Psychology. Cambridge is undoubtedly a more attractive…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by Fwoggie 25 May 2012
Swansea is gonna be considerably cheaper than Cambridge for accommodation - Cambridge is a bit infamous for local property rates. Cambridge…
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RE: Trying to chose between Swansea and Cambridge for next year
by smoresun 25 May 2012
Also any info about the universities themselves is good!
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RE: Where to stay in Swansea
by Mrs_Trellis 20 May 2012
Morgans Hotel http://www.morganshotel.co.uk/ Never stayed there but they are the same people who run the Cawdor in Llandeilo which is…
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