Although I am self-admittedly an ‘indoor’ person, studying at Bangor University has really changed my perception and relationship with the countryside. If you asked me now, I would hesitate about choosing a city university! As a Creative Writing student, the idyllic views from the library and all over Bangor have been the inspiration for a few of my pieces. If I’m feeling tired or uninspired, all I need to do is take a walk through the streets. I have also had the chance to discover rural Wales and visited a few of the surrounding castles. As someone deeply interested in English history, there is always somewhere new (although most of them are over a hundred years old) and exciting to visit! Student life has gotten even better with the completion of Pontio, where students now get our own cinema in Bangor. Previously, we had to travel to Llandudno just to catch the latest movie. Besides movies, there are also live screenings of plays and more, perfect for a Literature student like myself! The school of English and Creative Writing frequently hosts writers’ visits and readings as well, and all students are welcome to join! I would really recommend Bangor to any student, regardless of whether you see yourself as more of a ‘town’ or ‘city’ person. I am a city girl through and through and have never regretted choosing Bangor once.