Being British in Swansea

should be OK, better than being from Cardiff.
as for Unis, depends on what ur studing History; Bangor's is great, IR; Aberistwyth. But you are close to the brilliant Gower Peninsula

Thanks for replying Gringito. What's wrong with being from Cardiff?

And, I'll be studying combined English and Psychology.

I've heard that if you're truly Welsh, you have to have a certain disdain for the English. I can't think that it would be too brutal.

Theres a bit of a rivalry between Swansea and the 'C' word as they call it. There are loads of league tables for Unis, try the Guardian or the Times.

Swansea university is not bad, although not one of the very best. That part of Wales has so many English people that you will not be affected by any prejudices that Welsh people may or may not hold.

Swansea itself (the town) is a rather depressing dump, apart from its terrific market. However, it is convenient for some wonderful countryside, above all the Gower Peninsula (the first place in Britain to be designated an"area of outstanding natural beauty").

My sister (English) went to Swansea Uni, and still lives in the city - with her Welsh boyfriend. She loves it there, but is developing a bit of a Welsh accent so maybe that's why she doesn't get any hassle!

Everywhere in Wales is a bit anti-English. My brother went to Uni in Swansea, then lived there for a year afterwards, and I lived there for 4 years until about 18 months ago. It was fine, I really liked living there.. like someone above says, the town is a dump, but it's surrounds are stunning.

Thanks all.

Some people have adamantly told me that the place is grimy, the university is rubbish, everyone is drunk and that the crime rates are appalling.

But others continue to say it's the best (or second best, or third best..) place they've ever been to. Hmph.

Still, I decided to go and actually see it during the easter break. (If nothing else it means a few days away. :) )

'everyone is drunk'-Its uni mate when you have 6hrs of classes a week what else is there to do