The official A-Z guide to life as a Manchester student
A guide to live by xxx
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
No words needed.
D – Didsbury Dozen
The best way to spend a wholesome weekend in the picturesque Didsbury village? Chopping 12 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 Sainsbury’s? 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
Three 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.