Q: Student Life in Glasgow

You’ll always be surrounded by homely vibes in Glasgow, whether that be because of the warm nature of the locals, or the food options. Miss momma’s cooking? Unfortunately nothing will ever compare to that, but with the plethora of restaurants, you’ll find something to tickle your fancy! Moreover, Glasgow is one of the cheapest places to live in in the United Kingdom. Yay for more spending money on haggis! We mean, uhm, adorable tea cups. Not sure about how to apply for a visa or even which visa to get? The rules can be different depending on which country you’re coming from. Your course provider will have all the information on how to apply.

Question 1

introduction

Accepted Answer

Glasgow: the home to splendid Scottish architecture, food made up of sheep&rsquo;s pluck, tall pours of whisky, and endless banter. While it may seem all fun and games, Glasgow takes its studying as seriously as its partying. This work hard, play hard attitude could not be more evident here, and is the home to some exceptional educational establishments. What can we say? Studying in Scotland for foreign students is an obvious choice. It&rsquo;s time to get your kilts at the ready &mdash; go the traditional way (commando) if you&rsquo;re as brave as Braveheart himself &mdash; and get prepared for studying abroad in Glasgow!

Question 2

Introduction

Accepted Answer

Glasgow: the home to splendid Scottish architecture, food made up of sheep&rsquo;s pluck, tall pours of whisky, and endless banter. While it may seem all fun and games, Glasgow takes its studying as seriously as its partying. This work hard, play hard attitude could not be more evident here, and is the home to some exceptional educational establishments. What can we say? Studying in Scotland for foreign students is an obvious choice. It&rsquo;s time to get your kilts at the ready &mdash; go the traditional way (commando) if you&rsquo;re as brave as Braveheart himself &mdash; and get prepared for studying abroad in Glasgow!

Question 3

Popular Ways to Study in Glasgow

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Home to some of the oldest and top ranked universities in the United Kingdom and an abundance of like minded international students, it may seem like an easy decision to choose to study abroad in Glasgow. However, with so many options to choose from, it may be difficult to know exactly which one suits you. 
Popular subjects to study in Glasgow. Many students come to Glasgow in search of courses related to medicine, most likely due to the University of Glasgow's reputation for medical programs. Bibliophiles will be delighted by its literature programs (and what better place to study some Robert Burns than Scotland itself?), and anyone trying to master English as a second language will find many students on a similar path when studying in Glasgow. Just don't rely on Shrek's Scottish accent as inspiration for your oratory final...
Short term and summer programs vs. long term programs. Summer study abroad programs in Scotland are a popular choice for those who don&rsquo;t have time to commit to a full year or semester. This is great, but it does mean you&rsquo;ll have less time to perfect your bagpiping skills while admiring your new kilt (or studying, teehee). Being able to commit to longer programs means being able to enjoy the many perks of Scotland, such as, building lifelong relationships, traveling to European countries, developing an obsession with deep fried Mars Bars (seriously, it&rsquo;s a thing). Push yourself to study in Glasgow for as long as possible to benefit from this experience.
Attending universities vs. other program types. This may be another conundrum you face when trying to decide which course and city to choose from. Some study abroad programs in Glasgow are given through the Glasgow universities directly, whereas others are provided by third party companies. Both of these options have their advantages and disadvantages. Studying through the universities directly will allow you to meet other like minded international and local students as you study alongside each other. Studying with a third party company, however, will mean that your classmates will also be from the US, and your classes will be given by American faculty members. A thorough search relating your specific academic and personal needs is advisable before you study abroad in Glasgow or consider Glasgow universities.

Question 4

Student Life in Glasgow

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You&rsquo;ll always be surrounded by homely vibes in Glasgow, whether that be because of the warm nature of the locals, or the food options. Miss momma&rsquo;s cooking? Unfortunately nothing will ever compare to that, but with the plethora of restaurants, you&rsquo;ll find something to tickle your fancy! Moreover, Glasgow is one of the cheapest places to live in in the United Kingdom. Yay for more spending money on haggis! We mean, uhm, adorable tea cups.
Not sure about how to apply for a visa or even which visa to get? The rules can be different depending on which country you&rsquo;re coming from. Your course provider will have all the information on how to apply.

Question 5

GoAbroad Insider Tips

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If you are offered haggis, try it! Most Scottish people (unless they&rsquo;re vegetarian) ADORE this national dish and will feel offended if you foul-mouth it. Even if you feel like it won&rsquo;t be your cup of tea, give it a go! Who knows, you may end up with a taste for sheep&rsquo;s guts! 
Brush up on the local lingo. Glasgow has many expressions that may leave you scratching your head at &mdash; like, &lsquo;&rsquo;Geein me the boak!&rsquo;&rsquo; &mdash; used when something is making you feel very ill. Another one to look out for is &lsquo;&rsquo;greetin&rsquo;&rsquo; &mdash; used when someone feels rather annoyed. But don&rsquo;t worry, there&rsquo;s plenty of happy slang, too!
Take advantage of Glasgow&rsquo;s connections with other cities. It&rsquo;s so easy to visit Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee (the list is really endless) by train. If you have time, venture out to the remote parts of Scotland. Popping into the local Visitor or Tourist Information will provide you with all the help you need. The only problem you&rsquo;ll end up with is having too many places to choose from.
For even more inspiring information on studying in Scotland, check out the full guide here.