Anyone from Middlesborough?

[Petal~flower]

My son wants to go to uni there. Heard the university is good. But what is it like to live there?

[Gef]

According to Channel 4's Location, Location, Location it is the worst place to live in England. Utter rubbish.

I am biased as I was born and brought up there. Although I have lived in Scotland for over 30 years it is still "home" to me. In fact, I'm off down there next weekend for an early family Christmas do and to see the Boro play Arsenal.

To me it's the best place in the world but make your own mind up by doing a Google search or looking on Wikipedia. Or reply to this and I'll tell you more.

Be sure to spell it right though. It's Middlesbrough with only one "o".

Good luck to your son.

[Petal~flower]

Thanks Gef, Yes we saw that programme, my sons other choice for uni is Hull, which I think came second as worst place!

He is going to Middlesbrough uni for interview in a couple of weeks time. Is the university within walking distance of the train station?

[mosesg]

I saw the Location Location Location programme as well and although I have never been there so can't say what is is like. Everyone I have ever met from Middlesbrogh has been really friendly, so I think he would be made really welcome. also if it is the worst place in britain it is probably really cheap to live there, always good for students!!!

[Gef]

Hi Petal,

The university is right next to the town centre and about 10 minutes walk from the train station. Map link below.

http://www.tees.ac.uk/docs/docrepo/about/Middl esbroughMap.pdf

When your son gets off the train he will need to use the underpass to get back under the railway. This leads to the main booking hall and from there he should take the left hand exit down the steps to Albert Road. Turn right and walk up Albert Road to the uni.

Hope the interview goes well.

[Salas]

I have been and the last 5 letters in the place name sums it up.

[Petal~flower]

Thanks again Gef

[Petal~flower]

Sorry, thanks also mosesg for your reply.

And Salas, yes I had heard that too, thats why I posted and asked

[311271]

he'll be ok for the chocolate drop girls down the docks

[perigra]

i don't think they frequent the docks anymore!

[jedimistress]

When I went to University it didn't really matter about the place itself. We only socialised amongst ourselves for a start. Down the university bars and so on, so I don't think it really matters.

[311271]

you live there perigra?

arze end of the world if you ask me

[perigra]

been here for 14 years, always hated it untill recently. it is a hole but so much better than many othe towns i'v been to recently. much better night life, bars, restaurants etc and it's surrounded by some of the best countryside in the country (but don't tell anyone!

[311271]

i worked the rigs and was in dry dock
my mate got killed crossing the train track(his own stupid fault)
the pubs were like a western movie
i've seen guys flying through the windows lol

[Petal~flower]

I was worried enough after watching Location Location, and it being named the worst place to live!

jedimistress, is the uni good then?

[perigra]

yup those pubs are still about as in all towns, it's part of our culture hehe
was in newcastle last week (which is a great town) and had to dodge a couple of flying bottles. so i don't think it matters a great deal which uni he goes to but i think i'd rate middlesbrough much higher than hull!

[311271]

if i were you Petal~flower i woudn't worry

its an experiance lol

[Petal~flower]

311271.....I have aired my views to son, but he is still going for the interview.

cant reason with a 17 yr old!

[perigra]

the university is considered to be quite good. i've done a course there in connection with my work and was offered loads of resourses. great atmosphere and everyone was very helpful!

[311271]

well!


lets not go to Hull!



lmao

[Petal~flower]

thanks perigra. He seems fine about going there. Maybe its just me worrying.

Well it is me worrying lol