Assalamualaikum WBT and Hello (those who applying here!)
Still thinking where to apply guys? or Nervous for choosing Manchester?
Hope these infos below will help to Ease your application process.
1. Studying In Manchester.
Universities in Manchester,
1) University Of Manchester (UoM) - Manchester City
2) Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) - Machester City
3) Salford University. - Salford
4) Bolton University.- Bolton
** Most Bruneian Students are studying in UoM, however there are few people studying in the listed universities above. Talk to us if you need any Question regarding your future course and if you need someone who are currently taking the same course. We will try our best to get them/ he/ she talking to you as soon as possible.
University Of Manchester's info:
2. Transportation
There shouldn't be any worries regarding the transportation. Bus services are frequent most of the time. There's no need to wait long for the bus to come (unless it is weekend). Student's here usually buy the UniRider from StageCoach Company, as it's more convenient and a lot more cheaper if to total the cost of transportation for 2 semesters. well it's all depends on personal preferences and where do you stay. However most us would argue that it is super useful during winter! and for those who has lots of classes=) . click here for more details for bus routes, price and etc.
3. Crime
As of the crime rates, no Bruneians have ever been involved in crime before, hopefully that will never happen. The thing is, you have to know how to keep yourself protected. Never show off valuable stuffs publicly. Don't leave doors unlocked and windows wide opened. Never let strangers into your house unless you called them (repairman etc). All the basic things. Insya Allah, no one will do harm to you. The important thing is, never walk out in the dark all by yourself. No matter where you are, even outside of Manchester, if you're all alone, people might not be hesitant to approach you. But yeh, it isn't as bad as you might think it is. Everyone is happy in Manchester.
4. Sports & Life in Manchester.
These two things are the most least you should be concern about. As part of BruManch (Bruneian in Manchester) the society it self will offer you a lot (seriously) events and activities which some of it are weekly events. so to think that you will be alone and lifeless here is surely going to be impossible. Just Find and talk to us then insyAllah you'll be FINE!
List of BruManch events can be find in this blog. For weekly activities are for example tadarus Quran for khatam al-quran (Quranic Circle) and BruManch weekly Sports meeting.
5. Accommodation.
Most Bruneian live in Rusholme @ Curry mile, its seriously just 20minutes Bruneian walk to the university (depends on where your building is). This is an amazing place to live. with Halal food and restaurants are all lies along the main street. In my case, I just need to walk out the door to get the halal meat. This area is however is not really convenient for those who are studying in the north campus, but again if you have the unirider it shouldn't be a problem.
if you prefer to stay in hall but you still want to be close with the other Bruneians and halal food, I would strongly recommend that you to apply for MCR south (Rusholme). click here for detail.
Cost of living:
house: 150-270 pounds (by size of room) - mostly exclusive from bills
Hall : 300ish - Inclusive
6. Muslim In Manchester.
Manchester is full with muslims. You can find access to prayer halls in the uni itself. There is one hall in the North campus, and another one in the South campus, Here you don't have to worry for wearing hijab/tudung, no one will discriminate you. In fact you'll be amazed to see this fashion hijab runway in Manchester.Furthermore, all the universities in Manchester joined the world Islamic awareness week, as for this year (2011) it was the most awesome week ever for all muslimah and non-muslim as you can get your hand a henna for free!
click here for more detail for the Islamic week and Muslim in Manchester.
7. Any more questions??
If you have any more inquiries, don't hesitate to email us,
brumanch@gmail.com
or look for us in facebook: BruManch society
or talk to us personally in facebook,
izzah hj rahman ( President 2010/2011)
Ain Yakob ( president 2011/2012)
Masrur Zainuddin ( Vice.P 2010/2011)
Ardina Daud (secretary 2011/2012)
Regards.
BruManch committee
3 comments:
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Thanks for making some good effort for Muslim students. They are facing many of problems in foreign countries and as a student living with other students who are not Muslim is quite difficult but this problem will surely resolve soon.
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