“One thing that I love about traveling is feeling disoriented and removed from my comfort zone” by Sarah Glidden – Travel and study in Glasgow
Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland and the third most populous in the United Kingdom. It is situated on the beautiful River Clyde. Their major economies are in financial, business services, communications, biosciences, creative industries, healthcare, higher education, retail, and tourism. Its main manufacturing industries are companies involved in shipbuilding, engineering, construction, brewing and distilling, printing and publishing, chemicals and textiles as well as optoelectronics, software development, and biotechnology. They are the third-largest financial center in the UK. Tourism has played an important role in its economy as well. Glasgow is called Europe’s City of Architecture & Culture. There are so many beautiful buildings in Glasgow, such as Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, People’s Palace, and the Lighthouse. It is also the country’s shopping city. Buchanan and Argyle Streets are the main shopping areas and both crowed with tourists all year round. Studying in Glasgow has also become one of the main reasons to visit the city for years.
Popular city for international students
Scotland’s education standard and quality are not inferior to any city in the world. With more affordable tuition and living costs in comparison to other major cities, Glasgow is one of the popular destinations for international students. There are many good language institutions in the city center. The most popular courses are the Intensive English and IELTS Preparation Course. There are about 30 public secondary schools and quite a number of independent schools. Some of them are the oldest in Scotland, such as Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Craigholme School, Fernhill School, St. Aloysius’ College, and The High School of Glasgow.
Glasgow is a major center of higher and academic research. The University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde are one of the world’s oldest universities.
Lifestyle
Living in Glasgow is nice and simple. There are trains, subways and public buses as the main transportations. People like to walk and use bicycles as well. There are The Barras Market, Govan Saturday Market, Queen’s Park Farmers Market, The Forge Market, and Urban Market people enjoy strolling around. There are lots of shops, restaurants, and grocery stores in the city center. It is a shopping city so you will get pretty much everything you need while you live here.
There are also many activities to do after class and on the weekends. You can go to a park with a book and a cup of coffee or dine out at Ashton Lane. Museums and libraries are also a must visit places. Glasgow is the city of architecture so you can appreciate the arts of all the buildings. You might want to visit the Mitchell Library or the University of Glasgow for the stunning classic architecture Glasgow is home to many great museums, festivals, and live music. Most importantly, it is the Glaswegians. If you live there, you will understand when they say ‘People Make Glasgow’. It is simply beautiful if you can feel it; otherwise, you can ask the Duke of Wellington. Let’s help you plan your study in Glasgow to experience them yourself.























