The official A-Z guide to life as a Manchester student

As the first semester of the academic year comes to an end, you have no doubt realised the hidden treasures of Fallowfield and what being a Manchester student has to offer. But if not, we’ve compiled an A-Z guide here in one place for you.

A – Asbestos

#RIPOwensTower

B – Blue 2

Nothing says studious quite like the Blue 2 catwalk in front of everyone you know (or pretend not to).

C – Chesters

D – Didsbury Dozen

The best way to spend a wholesome weekend in the picturesque Didsbury village? Chopping twelve pints straight dressed as a minion.

E – ELF Bar

The healthy alternative to smoking.

F – Fallowfield Fashion

Just bought another Y2K, super rare vintage piece from this niche second-hand shop called Depop.

G – Grand Central Spoons

Where else can you get cheap drinks surrounded by middle aged men?

H – Hinge

Typical Sunday? Roast and F1.

I – INVADES

That yellow microphone at Haydock hates to see me coming.

J – Jorts

Whatever the weather, the Fallowfield uniform stays.

K – K****ine

If you know, you know.

L – Landlords

Give me my deposit back.

M – Magic Bus

Everyone’s favourite trusty steed with some crazy side characters.

N – Nectar card

How else are you affording Sainsburys? Got to hit the minimum 500 points for a whole £2.50 off your million-pound food shop.

O – Oak House

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P – Pandora’s

Need I say more?

Q – Queue for a 256 Tuesday

Only the more courageous (inebriated) out of us can hack that queue.

R – Rah Where’s My Baccy

On my gap yah, I need a new North Face Puffah – you get the ideah.

S – Squirrels

3 for £10 on Green Monsters? Yes Please

T – Tequila at Southside

Because what do they put in that strawberry frozen marg?

U – Urban Outfitters Fluffy Afghan Coat 

You already know the exact one I’m on about.

V – (The) Victoria

The DJ Billy Friday night takeover.

W – Wednesday sports night

Making the best memories and the worst mistakes all whilst dressed up in anything but clothes.

X – XLR

“Yah I’m actually DJing at this really underground club this Tuesday.”

Y – Yawning in a 9am

And scrolling on your phone just to stay awake.

Z – double ZERO

The superior pizza choice in South Manchester with BYOB, sorry Rudy’s.