Hi everyone! My name is Danyal and I’m a 3rd year medic here at Newcastle. In this post, I’ll just tell you a little bit about Newcastle as a city and what student life is like here.
The important thing about Newcastle’s campus is that it is very close to town. The Student Union and many of the campus buildings are practically in town which makes it very easy to dash into town in between lectures or in lunch to do grab food or do a quick shop.
Newcastle is known for its nightlife, and there’s also a lot to see such as Monument, Grey St. (previously voted as one of the prettiest streets in the UK!), Jesmond Dene, and Tynemouth Beach. More importantly, Newcastle also has the St. James’ football stadium very close to campus. Students can get tickets for a relatively cheap price from the Student Union – I watched Newcastle end Chelsea’s 23-win streak which was totally unexpected! Another sight to see in Newcastle is Quayside (image below) – this is probably the most scenic part of Newcastle and is a great place to go out for a nice meal though it is slightly pricy so save it for a nice occasion! Lastly, the Metro Centre is worth a visit – it used to be the largest mall in the UK and you could easily spend a day there without crossing the same shop twice. It has the IMAX theatre, hundreds of stores, and lots of great restaurants.
There are lots of great places to eat in Newcastle! Some of the hidden gems include Quilliam Brother’s, a teahouse near campus, and Grainger Market, a farmer’s market in town where you can usually find good deals for most things! There are also several restaurants and bars in Jesmond, the main residential area for students.
If you wanted to get out of Newcastle for the weekend, you could easily make an inexpensive trip to Durham, Tynemouth, Edinburgh, the Lake District, etc. There are lots of places in the North which are easily accessible by public transport or even by cycle if you’re up for the challenge!
As you can tell, Newcastle essentially has everything you’d like in a city and it is accessible which makes it easy to get around! We’re also one of the few small cities with a metro system! If you you still aren’t convinced then why not come and visit and see for yourself, because it’s honestly a great city for students and all of the students here love it.
Danyal Ladha