Options galore at Bangor

Supportive faculty, excellent student clubs, a scenic city and employability points too

Neha George

Bangor, situated in the north of Wales, is one of the smallest cities in the United Kingdom. In the midst of this city known for its scenic beauty lies the Bangor University. Ranked among the top 15 universities in the U.K., its history dates back to over a 100 years. With its modern facilities, student support and innumerable student clubs, it attracts students from across the world. The university has over 11,000 students and about 700 teaching staff. I am currently a second-year graduate student pursuing my bachelor’s degree in clinical health and psychology. The highly qualified and supportive professors and lecturers make the course interesting. Classes are comfortably paced out and include both lectures and seminars. This orients us well towards our subjects.

Brownie points

To encourage diversity in education, the university assists students interested in doing a “year abroad” (outside Wales) to pursue a course that may or may not be related to the main course. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, along with student volunteering, are encouraged by way of Bangor Employability Awards (BEA) points. This means that a transcript of everything a student has done, both academic and non-academic, will be given during graduation along with the degree. These points tell prospective employers what makes a Bangor student stand out.

I found myself joining a number of clubs including archery, boxing, tennis and squash. Through the acting society and the student voluntary group I have been active with, I have been introduced to many people who share the same interest. While I have played important roles in the plays

The Sketch Show , Babes In The Wood and acted in an anthology based on fear, I cherish the play Babes In The Wood that was put up before the president and CEO of Marvel Films division, Avi Arad. Born and brought up in Kuwait, having friends from various ethnic backgrounds has never been a problem. However, I was excited and honoured when elected to act as the treasurer of the Indian Cultural Society that not only encourages but also supports and widens my interaction with Indian culture.

A year from now, I will have to move on. I will always be glad about my decision to choose Bangor.

Neha George is a student of BSc Clinical and Health Psychology at Bangor University, U.K.