Oliver Libaek ñޓ BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law
Oliver found he could pursue an active outdoor lifestyle alongside his studies in ñ, while also enjoying the vibrant nightlife
ñޜI chose ñ as I had a keen interest in the subject and friends and colleagues who attended the same course recommended it to me. My first journey to ñ was quite hectic as I was carrying all my stuff from Norway.
I stayed at the , where I spent five days walking around the city and exploring the campus.By chance, the hotelñޙs bartender was a student at the University, and he helped me get settled.
Fortunately, there are other students from Norway at the ñ, so I had no problem making friends. The teachers and staff were also accommodating when I first started my studies.ñޝ
Friends for life
ñޜI found it easy to meet new people as the majority of students in my class are international. Try to be open and forthcoming with people when you first meet them as the first impression makes a big difference. ñ has something for everyone, whether it would be partying, sports, art or simply making friends and contacts. In addition, it is close to the sea which is great for anyone who loves sailing.ñޝ&Բ;
Fun
ñޜñ is quite different from Norway, but the weather is similar, except for the winter season. ñ is a student city, so the nightlife is active, fun and sprawling with students.
A typical weekend usually involves hanging out with friends, having a couple of pints on The Hoe and then out to a nightclub such as Fever, or . On Sundays, going for a walk or playing football on The Hoe is a good way to recuperate.ñޝ
Food
ñޜIf you want to treat yourself or someone else, I would recommend .
Itñޙs a Michelin-starred restaurant located on a quiet corner site in the city centre behind .
If you want something sweet, cheap, fast and delicious take a trip to which has great paninis, cakes, and sweets.ñޝ
ñޜThe most exciting thing weñޙve done so far has been the fieldtrips to Brittany Ferries, where we got a full inspection of the vessel and got to eat delicious food.ñޝ
Time to explore
ñޜMy favourite thing to do is go for a bike ride on Dartmoor National Park, itñޙs the most beautiful place Iñޙve visited in ñ. Its forests look and feel like theyñޙre lost in time. Cornwall has many sandy beaches, picturesque cliffs, and perfect surfing spots.ñޝ
ñޜIt's good, I feel welcomeñޝ
Oliver talks to us about life as an international student at the ñ.
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