Hello everyone!

I am a prospective ERASMUS student.
I am currently trying to fill in the ERASMUS application form. Most difficult part is to the decide for which university I should apply.
Choices are fairly few:
Essex, Sheffield, Woverhampton.
After reviewing the University Good Guide (Times) I ruled out the latter as it only ranks at 98 (or so) of 100 (or so) universities. No too intriguing.
So it's down to Sheffield or Essex.
After browsing the web for tourist information I really cant make up my mind.
The university of Sheffield prides itseld in being top in the Virgin Alternative Guide for students. That seems like a plus. I cant however find an online version of this guide so I really dont know where Essex is ranked.
Any comments on either city/university would be greatly appreciated!

Can't comment on Essex but you might care to look at this :

http://www.shef.ac.uk/rao/10reasons/10reasons.html

Have fun wherever you end up!

Regards
Nomme

Having lived and worked in Colchester (home of the University of Essex) I can guarantee that it's really no contest. Sheffield wins hands down. Yes Colchester is pretty but it's also a very small town. What's more it's very aggressive (it's a major garrison town) and very narrow minded. The shops are OK but there ain't any nice bars or clubs. The main thing going for it is the proximity to London (1hr by train). While Sheffield is England's 4th largest and greenest city. It's only 5 miles from the glorious Peak District. Has great shops, great bars, great clubs, the best Independent cinema in the UK, a great cultural scene (award-winning theatre and galleries) and the nicest people you could ever want to meet. Come to Sheffield, you won't regret it!

sheffield alot better!!

I know 2 people from Colchester who live here and they wouldn't move back....

did our guest ever make a decision and did they ever join up to the forum...this post is from 2003

I am an Essex Boy who has moved north. I suggest that you come up to join us. Yorkshire people are not as tough as they pretend - have you seen their terriers?