Student Life 2013/14 January 2014 | Page 119

MANCHESTER city guide HI! I’M DAVID, STUDYING TOWARDS AN ENGLISH DEGREE AT MAN MET AND I LIVE JUST OFF OXFORD ROAD IN MANCHESTER. I come from down south and chose Manchester because it’s a huge, buzzing, student-friendly city crammed full of interesting things to do, great places to eat and drink, a big arts scene and is located in the friendly north! NIGHTLIFE by David Heffer I love that Manchester is a melting pot of diversity. It doesn’t matter where you come from, the sport you play or which team you support, who you pray to, what type of music you like, the type of food you most enjoy, or whether you like bars, pubs or clubs because there is so much choice here – everybody fit rights in! You will soon become familiar with Oxford Road, also known as the Student Quarter. It is two miles long, stretching down to the Curry Mile; and littered with great venues. The Font is nestled down an alley next to Oxford Rd station – laid back & decorated in a funky style that gives your eyes plenty to feast on; cocktails start at just £2. Next door is one of the five chilled New York-inspired bars, Black Dog Ballroom, also offering cheap drinks. Pop around the corner to www.accommodationforstudents.com 119 MANCHESTER The social scene in Manchester is vast and caters for everyone. There are a few hubs in the city, which feature the best places to head to for a night out.