peasepud 59 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi. In a few weeks I will be starting at Newcastle University. I was wondering if it's possible any of you could give me some information and your own personal views about the place. I hear the nightlife is very good from many sources. What about the music venues and sport in the local area, especially cricket and other outdoor activities like watersports? How accessible is the nearby countryside also and is it a nice place to visit to get away from the big city? Also, are/did any of you at/go to Newcastle University? I'm staying at Castle Leazes in Spital Tongues I believe. Any of you able to recommend it and also I assume it's rather convenient as well being near the university and city centre? Thank you very much for your time. Hold on I think I have a dossier somewhere.... the golfs canny I see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohn 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I dropped out of Newcastle after three months there. I was in Freeman Bayle's in Castle Leazes. A good laff at time. Just not really my thing killing my liver and blowing my student loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Cheers for the replies everyone. Re: nightlife, itdepends on what you fancy and enjoy I suppose. give us an idea of your preferred bars/clubs etc. and I'm sure the combined wit and wisdom on here can point you in the right direction. Don't worry, I've been doing some reading and I'm sure I'll like quite a range as I'm told it's very good with a wide variety. That said I'm from a town where the nightlife is just the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I dropped out of Newcastle after three months there. I was in Freeman Bayle's in Castle Leazes. A good laff at time. Just not really my thing killing my liver and blowing my student loan. I'm in Freeman's Bayle as well - 004 is my room so ground floor I assume. Got it all sorted now so only a few weeks until the long hike up to Newcastle on the 21st September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 http://www.theburglarsdog.co.uk/ Have a butchers of that chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohn 0 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) I dropped out of Newcastle after three months there. I was in Freeman Bayle's in Castle Leazes. A good laff at time. Just not really my thing killing my liver and blowing my student loan. I'm in Freeman's Bayle as well - 004 is my room so ground floor I assume. Got it all sorted now so only a few weeks until the long hike up to Newcastle on the 21st September. 004? Mine was 823 I think. On the top floor. You're going to have some sleepless nights because everyone will be walking past your door on the way back so I recommend getting some good ear plugs. also. the walls are so thin that you can hear everyone fucking at night. so unless you enjoy that, like I do (with a belt around my throat - asphyxsi ftw), then ear plugs are really a must. Edited August 20, 2008 by SloopJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 0 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hang on, Gemmill has no right calling anyone fat seeing as he is the fattest of the fat around here. Or have things changed since I've been gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9234 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I dropped out of Newcastle after three months there. I was in Freeman Bayle's in Castle Leazes. A good laff at time. Just not really my thing killing my liver and blowing my student loan. I'm in Freeman's Bayle as well - 004 is my room so ground floor I assume. Got it all sorted now so only a few weeks until the long hike up to Newcastle on the 21st September. 004? Mine was 823 I think. On the top floor. You're going to have some sleepless nights because everyone will be walking past your door on the way back so I recommend getting some good ear plugs. also. the walls are so thin that you can hear everyone fucking at night. so unless you enjoy that, like I do (with a belt around my throat - asphyxsi ftw), then ear plugs are really a must. fucking hell you're a right miserly bastard. Cheers up mate, a smile won't crack your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohn 0 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 it has. many a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 http://www.theburglarsdog.co.uk/ Have a butchers of that chap. Cheers. Interesting read... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I dropped out of Newcastle after three months there. I was in Freeman Bayle's in Castle Leazes. A good laff at time. Just not really my thing killing my liver and blowing my student loan. I'm in Freeman's Bayle as well - 004 is my room so ground floor I assume. Got it all sorted now so only a few weeks until the long hike up to Newcastle on the 21st September. 004? Mine was 823 I think. On the top floor. You're going to have some sleepless nights because everyone will be walking past your door on the way back so I recommend getting some good ear plugs. also. the walls are so thin that you can hear everyone fucking at night. so unless you enjoy that, like I do (with a belt around my throat - asphyxsi ftw), then ear plugs are really a must. Ahh, turns out I'm in Freeman but in Clayton instead, not Bayle. You're right I think I'll need earplugs as I can get put off easily when trying to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9234 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 ... Students have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magma 0 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 ... Students have changed. They sure have since your days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9234 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 yup those two years have seen incredible changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6321 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 ... Students have changed. There's not many who appeared to be able to afford your lavish lifestyle you know Fish... All sounds about right to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9234 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'm talking about these two boring bastards moaning that they'll be kept up. University is all about the nightlife and who you meet, not early nights and well presented essays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6321 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Definitely the first year.. aye. Second year you have to think a bit and the final year?? Fucking hell, where was the student union again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well I may need some sleep from time to time in fairness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9234 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well I may need some sleep from time to time in fairness... that's what lectures are for. Massive rooms where you can sit at the back, turn your dictaphone on, make a new friend as you fall asleep on her shoulder. Just buuy one of those nose-widening strip things to stop you snoring and you'll be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6321 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well I may need some sleep from time to time in fairness... that's what lectures are for. Massive rooms where you can sit at the back, turn your dictaphone on, make a new friend as you fall asleep on her shoulder. Just buuy one of those nose-widening strip things to stop you snoring and you'll be fine! It'd take more than a breath-easy strip to stop you snoring lard loafer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 My brother is off to Newcastle University in September too. A few months ago I'd definitely had my fill of university, but after working for just over 2 weeks I'm really, really jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14136 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 My brother is off to Newcastle University in September too. A few months ago I'd definitely had my fill of university, but after working for just over 2 weeks I'm really, really jealous! I'd love to go back like. At that age, obviously, but with the wealth of knowledge I've acquired in the meantime. I'd probably be a right git though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 My brother is off to Newcastle University in September too. A few months ago I'd definitely had my fill of university, but after working for just over 2 weeks I'm really, really jealous! I'd love to go back like. At that age, obviously, but with the wealth of knowledge I've acquired in the meantime. I'd probably be a right git though. To be honest, university is full of morons and I was ready to leave. I just want to be able to bum around and do nothing again. Even though I pretty much did that from finishing exams in April til starting work the other week! Overheard a student nurse today say that she wasn't coming in tomorow because she wouldn't feel up to it after doing a late shift. Lucky bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14136 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 To be honest, university is full of morons and I was ready to leave. I just want to be able to bum around and do nothing again. Even though I pretty much did that from finishing exams in April til starting work the other week! Overheard a student nurse today say that she wasn't coming in tomorow because she wouldn't feel up to it after doing a late shift. Lucky bitch. Yeah, the doing nothing was great. I miss freelancing for similar reasons. Quite enjoyed uni after the first term of first year, once the aforementioned highly visible morons ran short on drink money and calmed down a bit and the decent people started to emerge from the background. Actually if I'm being honest, I'd primarily go back and be far more of a slag. It took me far too long to realise that morals don't really exist in student world. But I miss the overnighters in the PC labs too, to my utter shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm talking about these two boring bastards moaning that they'll be kept up. University is all about the nightlife and who you meet, not early nights and well presented essays. Aye because coming out of Uni and selling double glazing windows is soooo much fun..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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