Manchester students according to the rest of the UK

Manchester definitely has its stereotypes. With its famous music scene, diverse nightlife and massive student population, Manchester is a popular choice for university. But what does the rest of the UK think about the people here? We asked students across the country what their thoughts were.

Spoiler alert: expect to be typecast.

First impression

“They love the Manny life, they’re a bit edgy and always up for a night out” – Deanna, London

“Quite serious and studious, but real partyers who finish a nigh out at 11am” – Emily, Stafford

“Mods, mods, mods” – Scarlett, York

“Edgy and probably full of themselves” – Lucia, Preston

“Students in a poor man’s London” – Ellie, London

“Loads of southerners go uni in Manchester to try the northern lifestyle” – Jessica, Preston

Appearance

“Windbreakers and unbrushed hair” – Jemima, Lancaster

“Kind of edgy and quirky, but people who aren’t afraid to be who they are” – Jordan, Durham

“Kinda standard but probably slightly more eccentric. Living in a big city means less judgement. They love adapting to the Manc scene – that’s why they all wear Pretty Green” – Finn, London

“Just like Noel Gallagher” – Jord, Stoke

“Indie hipsters who always want to be the odd one out” – Jon, Lancaster

“Northface, fag in hand, nose ring, dishevelled clothing” – Dana, London

Political views

“Labour labour labour 10000%” – Alex, Sheffield

“Labour ket heads” – Eliot, Liverpool

“My housemate’s Mancunian and she fucking loves Jezza Corbs” – Dani, Falmouth

“I get the sense that Manchester’s students are very politically aware and are highly engaged with current affairs” – Jess, Sheffield

“Given the extortionate rise in tuition fees by the Tories I would assume students are inclined to support the opposition. I reckon most students in the city are Labour” – Kieran, Crewe

“With Manchester being kinda northern but not quite Newcastle I would say it’s pretty split. You get the Tory, posh, gilet-wearing, boat shoe bellends from down South with a good mixture of Thatcher-hating, cole not dole leftie scumbags from up north.” – Tom, Wolverhampton

Nightlife

“More into indie, disco, funk and the low key nights out that Manchester has to offer – less so the grime and bassline stuff” – Toby, Somerset

“They love heavy nights out. They’re typical northern partygoers and they’re pretty edgy. Just not as edgy as Bristol” – Chris, Bristol

“Bucket hats and beer” – James, Liverpool

“Vape nation” – Ella, London

“How do I say ‘they’re just dickheads’ in a funny way?” – Alex, Liverpool

“A lot of pills, kind of grungy. Similar to Leeds but not as heavy as Newcastle.” – George, Bristol