The reason why Bangor is “shaggy”, as you say, is because of decades of underinvestment by the UK government. Working class towns and cities like Bangor were bustling before deindustrialisation. Since then, they’ve been an afterthought. Please don’t blame the city for something that is out of its own control.
I moved to Bangor about 3 weeks ago and I honestly love it, the people here are very friendly. There's a lot off things to do and is not as much as a tourist town compared too Llandudno so the roads aren't busy which is good but a beautiful place to visit with a ton of history so if you haven't been I'd recommend it.
My wife and I visited the Bangor area last year and found a very nice place. The people where friendly, the weather was what we expected (actually a little better) and I found it no more run down than any other place. For the hills, I walked that hill that you speak of and if it was that much of a struggle, you really need to exercise more.
+Tom Angle hey Tom! I am happy you liked Bangor :) I like it too, but I made this video as Bangor is being presented as too perfect of a place for new arriving students. The people are friendly, I completely agree. As for the "run down" part, I judge from my own travel experience. I have obviously seen places worse, though, I've seen more that are cleaner. Visiting a place is different from living there. As a Russian, I'm not saying that the rain is getting on my nerves, I am pointing out the fact that it doesn't snow during winter. I have interviewed and added the footage of students walking up Lon Pobty on purpose, asking them what they think of the hill and they support my idea. In that case it's a problem of our generation and we all need exercise :)
+George Schnipper - If you're the example of a modern Dane then the Vikings are Truly Fucked and LONG GONE!!! You're from Denmark! Can't complain about a bit of rain and hills.... MITTS AND FORKS!!! ODIN SAVE US ALL!!!!
Everywhere in Wales is hills or mountains (look at a map), you get used to it and its good exercise. Wales rarely gets snow because of where the country is situated on the map and this gives us a different climate to the rest of Europe (Just like the Faeros). Also student towns are always a mess and its because of the students. Everywhere there are students (no matter which country) there is litter.
Rain: I can deal with that im British Hills and stuff: Sign me the fuck up for that People: Okay i'll manage somehow I've been looking into this University for a while and I'm really excited by it
A really negative video. It actually says more about the person who made it rather than Bangor itself. I studied at Bangor 2000-2004. Loved it, made excellent friends and am grateful to the excellent tutors there. Bangor, like anywhere, is what you make it.
Thank You for the video! It was really helpful in deciding which university to finalise on. There aren't too many videos out there which state hard facts. so thanks for that! :)
I watched this video before coming to Bangor, and I decided to watch it again in my second year. The house you visited, by the pier, is actually the house I’m living in now (and currently watching this from), how crazy.
I think it is to I've lived near Bangor my whole life and go there almost every week and when I'm older I want to go to the university there so this video is not really true to Bangor really
Bangor is a shithole filled with the dregs of “society” that have been dumped here by English councils, thick as fuck students, despite improving the DNA of the populous which is good, they have no respect of Welsh culture and indeed the locals that are just scum. Also polluted, too much traffic and a city council that has a “THEY” as a mayor and a county council that has zero regard of human life.
My son has just applied to Bangor. We are in the United States, and loved you video especially since we won't have the opportunity to take an in person college tour. :-)
+Tish Henderson Hello Tish! Thank you for watching (and for your kind words)! I am really happy I could help. Bangor is a tiny, cozy and unique town that one will take some time to get used to at first and will then fall in love with :)
Thanks. I am intrigued by the "other stuff" you merely hinted at. I've never been to Denmark but its location tells me that it is windy here too. I was thinking of relocating to Bangor and the idea of the cold winds and the hilly terrain has put me off. I like the Danes as they are and I hope they don't get too nationalistic Denmark am Byth.
as someone who lives near bangor thinking of attending there, I despise the thought of the hill up past the arcade 😂 but your videos are very informative, thank you! A downside to me is the hill, don't you feel isolated up on a hill away from the hustle and bustle?
"jokes on you" I would say if I knew you better :) I live down in the valley now, I got a bit tired of walking up and down every day. Besides, living in private accommodation has it's own benefits, like permission to own pets! Actually, the way from St. Mary's to High Street in Bangor is only about 7-8 minutes, so no, I didn't feel isolated when I used to live there. As for shopping, I normally got together with my flat or some of my friends and we organised ASDA deliveries. They delivery costed us £1 and we had all of our food for the week up the hill without breaking a sweat (you really don't want to be carrying 8 pints of milk, 2 litres of juice and canned tomatoes up the hill). Thank you for watching my videos, Courtney!
Yes i just watched your year two at bangor video, i'd much prefer living down in the valley! Personally im not much of a walker, so id probably feel isolated because i couldnt be bothered to leave 😂 enjoy your second year at bangor and keep going! :)
It also really depends on what you will be studying. As I am a student of the School of Biological Sciences, most of my classes take place in lower Bangor, so it makes sense for me to stay in the valley. While, if you study Music or Business, for example, you will have to go up to Higher Bangor (the other hill). And thank you for your kind words!
+George Schnipper yeah I don't mind it, also you say everyone says hi in Bangor, where I live everyone says thank you and sorry for everything and it rains every day.
Hi George, I watched a lot of videos of yours about Bangor. They are great and very helpful! How did you rate your overall experience? Sorry if I missed it but I am considering PhD there (in Bilingualism) and I am wondering if it is a good idea or not :)
Hi, Joanna! Thank you so much for watching! I have a video out titled “final thoughts in Bangor university”. But if you’ve already seen it, here’s my opinion. Again, I can only speak for my course of BSc Zoology with Herpetology. The overall experience seems good, now that I look back on the experience. Despite the fact that the town is very small, the majority of students entertain themselves by going to pubs and travelling to other cities is expensive, the positive things outweigh the negative. I have met great people there and the uni staff has always been very professional, especially the lecturers! There will always be a special place for Bangor in my memories 👍
George Schnipper Thank you so much for taking your precious time and answering! I am very grateful. I love your videos, keep my fingers crossed for your further development and keep going. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱
this college is on a list of colleges my college (in the usa) has connections with. so is the academics good? i like places out of the city and i like the rain =)
+KyleTVProductions hi Kyle! Yeah, this university is awesome. I mean, it's probably nothing like an American college, but it's one of a kind. There are a ton of places to go from Bangor out of the city, there is the sea and it never gets too hot :) Though, the fact that it has so many differences with other universities in larger cities is what might put you off about Bangor. The education here is great. Obviously, it all depends on what you study, but I know that all biological and environmental sciences, law and psychology are really good here. Don't really know about the rest, sorry. Anyways, the U.K. is super different so coming here is a strange (in a good way) experience :)
George Schnipper thanks for the input! I'm looking at places in the UK to study abroad at for a semester. I'll keep this place in mind when doing my research :)
+KyleTVProductions if you are not looking for big city life- Bangor would be a great choice. Especially if you like outdoor activities and sports. And I've met quite a bunch of people from the US here :) Anyways, good luck with your choice. Cheers :)
Hi George! Thank you for the advice, but I think I'm still planning on applying. I'm also an international student (Belgian living in Thailand) and I'm planning on studying environmental science so hopefully I can try my best to reduce the waste. I'm currently the recycling project leader at my school's student environmental committee (it's a really big school so trying to get stuff done needs a million approvals, but we still manage to do it). What do you think are the chances that I will be able to make a difference? Thanks for letting me know :)
+flotheunicorn hi there! I'll try to stick to the topic of Bangor with this question. There is a lot of qualified scientists in this university who can help you reach your goal if you are so determined to reach it. Besides, there are also communities and societies run by the university that you can join where you are invited to talks and seminars on topics that interest you. Scientists who also work with the problem of waste reduction from around the UK may also attend the talks in your societies, for example, and you can build a "web" of connections with useful people for your goal. I hope I'll see you here next year then, good luck! :)
I am a local in wales in fact, im in menai bridge.And I believe that most cities are run down in some parts and most cities definitely have litter about wherever you walk.
Hey George my son has received an offer letter from Bangor university for the same course you are enrolled for. Please let me know the future prospectus from Bangor university in the research field and is it worth it for international student to get enrolled at Bangor university.
Really simple solution wear 3 layers base layer (normal shirt) a thin to medium fleece/ jumper and then a thin wind/ waterproof layer to keep the wind out and keep you dry and warm.
@@georgeschnipper Thanks, picked it up in cadets basically one thick layer will make you hot which leads to sweat and being cold, If you then take of the coat it makes it worse because the sweat is still present, and a thin layer on its own just won't work. If you wear several smaller layers that way you can take one or two off and still be warm.
Hey Udai :) Yeah, apart from tuition fees you do have quite a bit to pay for as a student. As for living, the university itself offers you to live on the campus in the University Halls. If you click the following link, pick a hall you would like to check the price and have a look at "Letting period and cost". The other option is to live in private accommodation. To do that, you will have to do your own research on where you would want to live. Last year I lived in Uni Halls, this year I am moving into private accommodation. The price in slightly lower for private accommodation in many cases and varies between approximately £80-120 per week (obviously depending on the state of the accommodation, room type, number of housemates, facilities (electricity, gas, wi-fi, etc.) included. You can do a quick google search "Bangor Wales housing" or something similar and the contact the company you prefer. Personally my housemates and I went to the first housing agent we saw and they showed us some houses we could then pick from. I am not promoting them in any way, but they were nice and helped us out: Dafydd Hardy. University Halls: www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation/halls/info.php.en As for travelling, it's expensive to travel around the UK by train. If you are lucky, you have a railcard and you buy in advance, you can get a Bangor-London-Bangor ticket for £40. If you don't have a railcard and you buy a normal ticket, the price can jump to £120 and higher. Where to buy the railcard: www.16-25railcard.co.uk Where to buy the tickets: www.thetrainline.com I would also assume that you would want to eat in Bangor. That is normally one of the most expensive parts of living :) It varies from person to person: some people survive on £15 per month on food, others spend £15 per day. Those are the priciest categories. You then have such things as hobbies to spend money on, eating out, mail, personal little treats, but you will figure that out yourself automatically when you arrive :) Some advice: Make sure to track your expenses by category. That way you will see where your money goes. Account for all the things you need to buy when you move in (plates, cutlery, towels, shampoo, food, taxi rides from the supermarket and a ton more) so always have some spare cash.
I studied at Bangor for 4 years, I love the place. It's in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, has an excellent academic record, and a very active students union and clubs. If you are not enjoying life there you are doing something very wrong.
Hi, I was at Bangor over a decade ago and agree with everything you say.. However: Hills.. My love of mountain hiking was developed from living in Bangor and with such easy access to snowdonia. I admit, the city improved due to having a car in my second and third year! Weather.. Bangor microclimate is special.. snow in June or horizontal rain.. basically get yourself down to a good outdoor clothing store and wear correct clothes. as the Norwegians say.. there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad choice of clothing. Shabbynes.. Yes i have no positive spin here.. other than the city has improved MUCH since I was there.. eg. when I was first there, the St. Mary's halls was officially condemned and were to be demolished. but we were forced to stay for the rest of the year none the less. I strongly recommend you to take visits into the mountains, Llanberis, Trefan etc.. then Anglesey.. such as Beaumaris and Menai.. Bangor is VASTLY more than the city itself.
Hejj jeg er selv dansker men opvokset i Luxembourg. Jeg overvejer at tage til Bangor men jeg er bange for at det er alt for småt.. Hvordan er festerne osv.? plus det tager så lang tid at komme hjem til Danmark eller Lux hvis man tager toget fra London (jeg var til en open day). Ville bare lige høre din mening, for det ville hjælpe utroligt meget :)
I'm going to uni there now. Dunno what you're talking about, people are nice, postage is good, easy to pronounce, gorgeous, dorms are a minute away from Morrison's, dorms have bathrooms, tons of events and clubs. What are you on about mate
I'm currently living in bangor and the state is really sad Even worse with covid Like every shop is closing The highstreet looks like a total ugly and unkept mess as if we were in some sort of poor neighborhood or something (who would think it's the most important part...) Before covid we had issues with drunks (and druggies!) And we even had a bunch of kids playing and broke our entry doorway (we couldn't get out or close it afterwards!) Now i live in a more residencial area with other students, but it is so freaking far from the center 😂 but much better to live tho
VERY wrong info. the hill everyone here is talking about is for those that live in StMary's accomodation. It is the only steep hill that people might complain about. the wind is strong, but it is not there all the time. Bangor is beautiful :) do not make your decision based on this video as it is wrong.
I like some of the shots of Bangor. Some cool close ups at night. Too me some of them are cliche shots of Bangor but like you said the edit was done quickly, so a top tip is too find the 'euro car park' which is in town and then go to the top floor :- you can nearly get a 360 degree shot of Bangor. I strongly disagree with the 3rd reason, yes its worn down but at least it ain't like London or trying to be e.g. The more glam and pretty some streets change in London the more segregation and more boring it becomes. Bangor people are cool with different characters and communities, and ye....you guys(students) contribute to the culture. P.s note for all students. Never walk around with a sausage roll in the high street, a swarm of mordor seaguls will be waiting.
Hey there :) I know that we all have our own opinions. I come from a post-Soviet city, yet, the city is clean anywhere you go. But in the UK cleanliness on the streets isn't necessarily the prime priority. I am not complaining, I am comparing :) We all have different viewpoints and I have noted in the description that this video is my personal opinion. #noharmdone
#noharmdoneunlessseagulsattackpeople Its all good man :). I just needed to write that too defend my little city just in case other people might have first perspective syndrome. I find it cool your giving opinions without getting paid or scripted on the behalf of Bangor university. Jus pure no bullcrap :)
Im from Ynys Mon and to be fair Bangor has gone so terrible in the last decade. There are a lot of shops closed down, a lot of them do look shabby, there is a lot of litter..Just research what you are studying in relation to your digs..down by the Pier and near Roman Camp is beautiful..diolch.
I imagine you've graduated by now. But the shabbyness is basically any town or non-major city. Hills? Well that's Wales. I went to university in Wales. You get used to the hill after a while and it's not even bothersome. And it's good for most people to get some exercise on your morning commute 😁 Rain? Welllll. You're in the UK... 😂😂 So basically all your reasons apply to half the UK haha
1. A hill? Done that before but that's a good point to add as not much would mention it 2. I'm used to the weather, then again I ain't an international student I get it 3. that's standard. Depressing and I'd prefer it not to be like that, but the reality is a lot of places are like that This was a good video though
@@Shep-1701 honestly it all depends on where the majority of your classes will be taking place as the lecture halls are scattered around town. You can pay a visit to one of the estate agents and see what's available to rent and where ✅
Points 1 & 2 are pretty ridiculous. It's north Wales, of course it's hilly and the weather is often wet / cold / windy! Point 3 is valid, especially today. Last week I spent a week in Bangor and the surrounding area, my first visit back after graduating in 2016, and was shocked at how much the place has deteriorated. The COVID-19 restrictions have truly decimated Bangor. Menai Bridge and Anglesey in general are still beautiful though and worth spending time in. But Bangor is a depressing husk of what it once was.
Hi. I find your point about the city being run down and litter strewn interesting. It irritates me every day when I take a walk and see rubbish laying around and bins left to overflow for days on end. It seems the the local authority and some residents don't really care about the appearance of the place and it's so frustrating. I walk down the high street and estimate 20 to 30 prices of chewing gum per square metre. This night street was recently resurfaced and now it looks worse than ever. It's simply down to the ineptitude of the local council.
+biggishdantan I completely agree! It's something people tend to ignore and "close their eyes upon". I don't say that I hate it, but the fact that nothing is done about it irritates me as well. Thank you for watching and commenting, it means a lot to me!
I agree with the 3rd point, but you just can't judge Bangor with all of that criticism! Everywhere has it's own character! But I do love Gwynedd and Anglesey! Sports / Activities at every corner, with over 100s of clubs local! Trust me, as an Angleseyer ( ;) ), Bangor is my nearest and Most Wonderful city, my Parents complained about the hills in Bangor when they were students at the time, but there's 3+ alternative routes. Wish i could Meet up with you soon! P.S. Bangor City Football is one of the best football clubs on Wales - well recommend!
can i just say that ive been walking up these hills since i was 5 they aren't that bad. and all the rubbish is because its windy and the council have had a tone of cuts and cleaning it up was one of them. and the weather is not terrible its just a bit windy but if you go to any city wich is next to the sea its going to be if your in wales, scotland or england its just something you have to get used to. im no hating honestly its just the way things are there and honestly most of the rubbish is from students. and a genuine suggestion with the cold is to invest in a good wind proof rain coat from trespass in town its one of the ways the locals survive. xx
Hey Rebekah :) I made this video from my own personal viewpoint. Obviously when you have lived in the area for years- you get used to it. Frankly, the longer I am in Bangor, the more I like it :) I moved from a place where the highest point in the whole city is ~50m above sea level, a place with no hills and definitely no mountains. Hence, climbing in Bangor is somewhat unusual to me. Secondly, I used to live in Russia. Of course I will be surprised by the lack of snow! When it starts snowing in November and melts in April- you get used to the half year of actual winter. And I understand that there are a lot of students who litter. But students are also the ones who bring the money into Bangor. I would really appreciate cleaner streets and a tidy city.
it would be amazing if the streets were cleaner but the council are tight for money which is a shame. students are one of the sources of money but there are other sources too. i never realised that the winter in Russia was so long Bangor has hardly had snow in 6 years but if it does get like it was earlier this year Bethesda is an amazing place to go, thats where most of the snow is in north wales that isnt up a mountain. and just to say that if i came across in a mean way at all i am sorry as that is not the way it was meant to be but seriously a good coat is a life saver. im glad you like it
Hi there! Take extensive notes in class, review at home, remember the terminology and if there are any concepts you don’t understand, email your professor or arrange a meeting time with them.
Absolutely beautiful place with friendly people, i am from india, daughter did her B.sc , all 3 yrs and a very nice cozy place, i am afraid that my conclusion is that u essentially wear dark glasses when u represent Bangor
+yvonne brimpong hmm. To be honest, I don't know. I live in student accommodation and have only stayed in Eryl Mor hotel once. The view from Eryl Mor is stunning and the service is good.
Oh few your talking about the Bangor in whales 😅 I’m from the real Bangor in Northern Ireland and it is wonderful. A very nice seaside town and now a city! Finally.
Whales? Where’s that? We’re a lovely seaside city, and have been for years, surrounded by the best scenery in the world….. 😉 🏴🏴🏴🏴
Nope, not at all. I did have a general understanding of how the U.K. would be and I have nothing against Wales. These are just some nuisances that I came across while studying there.
having spent almost 7 months now in bangor uni, these problems you listed are very true, hills are a pain, its filthy especially around tuesday bin day and its just generally run down. its not somewhere i would recommend to come study unless its a last resort. its a town not a city and a very dead town in that
Sammy Nardo couldn't agree more after completing my first year I'm disappointed to an extreme can't reccomend it as a uni unless it really is absolutely a last resort and even then I'm sure there are much better options 😢
bangor is very shabby sadly, i visited it briefly and even on a lovely sunny day it was very depressing and dirty in most/all residential areas. the view of the menai strait is beautiful, and the location is great for mountain lovers (like myself) but that's about it!
@@georgeschnipper no you wouldn't would you! After all you came here, studied in a fine college with beautiful surroundings and dare i say it..judging by you'r harry potter face, you'r a nerd who got his degree and went home. If Russia and Denmark are so good why did you feel the need to study internationally!? Why not stay at home?
I came to Bangor because of the university, of course. Bangor is a nice little city, I just wanted to show the prospective students that the place isn’t the haven as it’s portrayed on the university’s website
@@georgeschnipper i can understand that, but all cities have there down sides, doesn't matter where you go. The halls of residence on the ffridd site have all been immaculetly refurbished. If you'd of been here twenty years ago you really would of had a reason to complain. I get the impression you are a nice person deep down so i'm not going to say anything else on the subject. Iv'e had my two penneth so done.
+George Schnipper I just read your comment in upper section of comments, I think it is Tom Angle's. You just said as a Russian, what is that supposed to mean? Also you always saying Russia in your video, are you really not Russian?
Ha ha cont Bach yn gael pidlan mawr I fynny tin fo popol fel hyn dim syniad mae cymraeg fi yn bad but yep he should mention the views lovely local people etc as other people might be interested and just negative views
The reason why Bangor is “shaggy”, as you say, is because of decades of underinvestment by the UK government. Working class towns and cities like Bangor were bustling before deindustrialisation. Since then, they’ve been an afterthought. Please don’t blame the city for something that is out of its own control.
Reasons 2 & 3 pretty much apply to Britain as a whole. The first will apply to most of Wales and many other places.
The reasons are:
1) Hills
2) Rain
3) Humans
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Rubbish too
sheesh hahahahhaha
Oh is that it I already live in london so theres fricken loads of people and it rains literally everyday so bangor is basically perfect
@@miaclarke6859 preach
I moved to Bangor about 3 weeks ago and I honestly love it, the people here are very friendly. There's a lot off things to do and is not as much as a tourist town compared too Llandudno so the roads aren't busy which is good but a beautiful place to visit with a ton of history so if you haven't been I'd recommend it.
Could you recommend any historical sites to see in bangor?
@@theambitiouslawstudent4828 i haven't been here just yet but there's a old museum here
@@tarkerz4776 what about part time jobs for students? In Bangor
@@Muhammad.Ali617 there's a lot off jobs looking for people in the area so would highly recommend that you will get a job
@@tarkerz4776 thank you so much
My wife and I visited the Bangor area last year and found a very nice place. The people where friendly, the weather was what we expected (actually a little better) and I found it no more run down than any other place. For the hills, I walked that hill that you speak of and if it was that much of a struggle, you really need to exercise more.
+Tom Angle hey Tom!
I am happy you liked Bangor :) I like it too, but I made this video as Bangor is being presented as too perfect of a place for new arriving students.
The people are friendly, I completely agree.
As for the "run down" part, I judge from my own travel experience. I have obviously seen places worse, though, I've seen more that are cleaner.
Visiting a place is different from living there. As a Russian, I'm not saying that the rain is getting on my nerves, I am pointing out the fact that it doesn't snow during winter.
I have interviewed and added the footage of students walking up Lon Pobty on purpose, asking them what they think of the hill and they support my idea. In that case it's a problem of our generation and we all need exercise :)
+George Schnipper - If you're the example of a modern Dane then the Vikings are Truly Fucked and LONG GONE!!! You're from Denmark! Can't complain about a bit of rain and hills.... MITTS AND FORKS!!! ODIN SAVE US ALL!!!!
I live in Bangor so this video is an insult
I live in Bangor and ye it can be sketchy but nahhh its safe
Everywhere in Wales is hills or mountains (look at a map), you get used to it and its good exercise. Wales rarely gets snow because of where the country is situated on the map and this gives us a different climate to the rest of Europe (Just like the Faeros). Also student towns are always a mess and its because of the students. Everywhere there are students (no matter which country) there is litter.
Rain: I can deal with that im British
Hills and stuff: Sign me the fuck up for that
People: Okay i'll manage somehow
I've been looking into this University for a while and I'm really excited by it
Hey man did you study here in the end or not?
My god I foundy mirror image it's you xD
A really negative video. It actually says more about the person who made it rather than Bangor itself. I studied at Bangor 2000-2004. Loved it, made excellent friends and am grateful to the excellent tutors there. Bangor, like anywhere, is what you make it.
2004!!!!!! Exactly shut up
2004 was a very long time ago like for example I was like 1 years old
@@Ajspecial1000i went in 2020-2023. It was a blast of a time.
@@rudy8409 you as a black person didn’t like it there
@@Ajspecial1000 1) i am not black. 2) why does that matter whether or not i like bangor?
I literally moved to bangor from a different university because its incredibly beautiful. I don't know what the hell you're on
You made a terrible decision
why? I might be going there so I'm curious
1st of all, changing universities because one looks more "beautiful" is utterly stupid. Secondly, this video is his opinion on the matter.
Thank You for the video! It was really helpful in deciding which university to finalise on. There aren't too many videos out there which state hard facts. so thanks for that! :)
You are very welcome, Andrea!
Thank you for watching and commenting :)
This really helped me, thanks!
I watched this video before coming to Bangor, and I decided to watch it again in my second year. The house you visited, by the pier, is actually the house I’m living in now (and currently watching this from), how crazy.
Wow, that’s weird)
Guys all what I can tell about this vid is that it's a real MISREPRESENTATION, this guy is twisting the truth about Bangor.
I think it is to I've lived near Bangor my whole life and go there almost every week and when I'm older I want to go to the university there so this video is not really true to Bangor really
He can't even pronounce the name correctly. It's Ban-GOR.
@@mrpsychodeliasmith it's how they pronounce it man, idk why but yeah
Bangor is a shithole filled with the dregs of “society” that have been dumped here by English councils, thick as fuck students, despite improving the DNA of the populous which is good, they have no respect of Welsh culture and indeed the locals that are just scum. Also polluted, too much traffic and a city council that has a “THEY” as a mayor and a county council that has zero regard of human life.
I thoroughly dislike this video
Same, he looked at all the downsides, which isn’t many.
My son has just applied to Bangor. We are in the United States, and loved you video especially since we won't have the opportunity to take an in person college tour. :-)
+Tish Henderson Hello Tish! Thank you for watching (and for your kind words)!
I am really happy I could help. Bangor is a tiny, cozy and unique town that one will take some time to get used to at first and will then fall in love with :)
Tish Henderson so how did it go, please let me know in details
George Schnipper actually a city
Thanks. I am intrigued by the "other stuff" you merely hinted at. I've never been to Denmark but its location tells me that it is windy here too. I was thinking of relocating to Bangor and the idea of the cold winds and the hilly terrain has put me off. I like the Danes as they are and I hope they don't get too nationalistic Denmark am Byth.
Are you filming from Bangor Uni's dorm? I spent one night there last year.
as someone who lives near bangor thinking of attending there, I despise the thought of the hill up past the arcade 😂 but your videos are very informative, thank you! A downside to me is the hill, don't you feel isolated up on a hill away from the hustle and bustle?
"jokes on you" I would say if I knew you better :)
I live down in the valley now, I got a bit tired of walking up and down every day. Besides, living in private accommodation has it's own benefits, like permission to own pets!
Actually, the way from St. Mary's to High Street in Bangor is only about 7-8 minutes, so no, I didn't feel isolated when I used to live there. As for shopping, I normally got together with my flat or some of my friends and we organised ASDA deliveries. They delivery costed us £1 and we had all of our food for the week up the hill without breaking a sweat (you really don't want to be carrying 8 pints of milk, 2 litres of juice and canned tomatoes up the hill).
Thank you for watching my videos, Courtney!
Yes i just watched your year two at bangor video, i'd much prefer living down in the valley! Personally im not much of a walker, so id probably feel isolated because i couldnt be bothered to leave 😂 enjoy your second year at bangor and keep going! :)
It also really depends on what you will be studying. As I am a student of the School of Biological Sciences, most of my classes take place in lower Bangor, so it makes sense for me to stay in the valley. While, if you study Music or Business, for example, you will have to go up to Higher Bangor (the other hill).
And thank you for your kind words!
When was this shot? I’m from 2015-16 MSc batch. I loved my experience.
January 2016
welcome to wales, we have rain
+THE FILTH not complaining about the reason :) I, personally, like it
+George Schnipper yeah I don't mind it, also you say everyone says hi in Bangor, where I live everyone says thank you and sorry for everything and it rains every day.
Well, it's quite similar here...I think it's a British thing :)
Some of my friends are going to Bangor and I was like wondering if I'm gonna regret not going
Hi George, I watched a lot of videos of yours about Bangor. They are great and very helpful! How did you rate your overall experience? Sorry if I missed it but I am considering PhD there (in Bilingualism) and I am wondering if it is a good idea or not :)
Hi, Joanna! Thank you so much for watching! I have a video out titled “final thoughts in Bangor university”. But if you’ve already seen it, here’s my opinion. Again, I can only speak for my course of BSc Zoology with Herpetology. The overall experience seems good, now that I look back on the experience. Despite the fact that the town is very small, the majority of students entertain themselves by going to pubs and travelling to other cities is expensive, the positive things outweigh the negative. I have met great people there and the uni staff has always been very professional, especially the lecturers! There will always be a special place for Bangor in my memories 👍
George Schnipper Thank you so much for taking your precious time and answering! I am very grateful. I love your videos, keep my fingers crossed for your further development and keep going. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱
Too kind of you! Dziękuję
this college is on a list of colleges my college (in the usa) has connections with. so is the academics good? i like places out of the city and i like the rain =)
+KyleTVProductions hi Kyle!
Yeah, this university is awesome. I mean, it's probably nothing like an American college, but it's one of a kind. There are a ton of places to go from Bangor out of the city, there is the sea and it never gets too hot :) Though, the fact that it has so many differences with other universities in larger cities is what might put you off about Bangor.
The education here is great. Obviously, it all depends on what you study, but I know that all biological and environmental sciences, law and psychology are really good here. Don't really know about the rest, sorry.
Anyways, the U.K. is super different so coming here is a strange (in a good way) experience :)
George Schnipper thanks for the input! I'm looking at places in the UK to study abroad at for a semester. I'll keep this place in mind when doing my research :)
+KyleTVProductions if you are not looking for big city life- Bangor would be a great choice. Especially if you like outdoor activities and sports.
And I've met quite a bunch of people from the US here :)
Anyways, good luck with your choice. Cheers :)
Hi George! Thank you for the advice, but I think I'm still planning on applying. I'm also an international student (Belgian living in Thailand) and I'm planning on studying environmental science so hopefully I can try my best to reduce the waste. I'm currently the recycling project leader at my school's student environmental committee (it's a really big school so trying to get stuff done needs a million approvals, but we still manage to do it). What do you think are the chances that I will be able to make a difference? Thanks for letting me know :)
+flotheunicorn hi there! I'll try to stick to the topic of Bangor with this question. There is a lot of qualified scientists in this university who can help you reach your goal if you are so determined to reach it. Besides, there are also communities and societies run by the university that you can join where you are invited to talks and seminars on topics that interest you. Scientists who also work with the problem of waste reduction from around the UK may also attend the talks in your societies, for example, and you can build a "web" of connections with useful people for your goal.
I hope I'll see you here next year then, good luck! :)
a male person reading thick books about queens, please explain this singularity.
+Wini Wiw me no comprender
@@georgeschnipper haha that means I don’t understand yeah?
I am a local in wales in fact, im in menai bridge.And I believe that most cities are run down in some parts and most cities definitely have litter about wherever you walk.
Hey George my son has received an offer letter from Bangor university for the same course you are enrolled for. Please let me know the future prospectus from Bangor university in the research field and is it worth it for international student to get enrolled at Bangor university.
Really simple solution wear 3 layers base layer (normal shirt) a thin to medium fleece/ jumper and then a thin wind/ waterproof layer to keep the wind out and keep you dry and warm.
Great tip!
@@georgeschnipper Thanks, picked it up in cadets basically one thick layer will make you hot which leads to sweat and being cold, If you then take of the coat it makes it worse because the sweat is still present, and a thin layer on its own just won't work. If you wear several smaller layers that way you can take one or two off and still be warm.
How far is it from London ? And can i have a friend im coming there in September from South Africa
Please tell us what the first package is that you took out of the box, in the red bag- something starting with a "p"?
That's Danish pebernødder :)
Ah. Like German Pfeffernüsse. Thanks.
Good video.My son is hoping y start at Bangor this yeat
hi, just wanted to ask apart from the tuition fee how much is the cost of living and other travelling expenses approximately.
Hey Udai :)
Yeah, apart from tuition fees you do have quite a bit to pay for as a student.
As for living, the university itself offers you to live on the campus in the University Halls. If you click the following link, pick a hall you would like to check the price and have a look at "Letting period and cost".
The other option is to live in private accommodation. To do that, you will have to do your own research on where you would want to live.
Last year I lived in Uni Halls, this year I am moving into private accommodation. The price in slightly lower for private accommodation in many cases and varies between approximately £80-120 per week (obviously depending on the state of the accommodation, room type, number of housemates, facilities (electricity, gas, wi-fi, etc.) included.
You can do a quick google search "Bangor Wales housing" or something similar and the contact the company you prefer. Personally my housemates and I went to the first housing agent we saw and they showed us some houses we could then pick from. I am not promoting them in any way, but they were nice and helped us out: Dafydd Hardy.
University Halls: www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation/halls/info.php.en
As for travelling, it's expensive to travel around the UK by train. If you are lucky, you have a railcard and you buy in advance, you can get a Bangor-London-Bangor ticket for £40. If you don't have a railcard and you buy a normal ticket, the price can jump to £120 and higher.
Where to buy the railcard: www.16-25railcard.co.uk
Where to buy the tickets: www.thetrainline.com
I would also assume that you would want to eat in Bangor. That is normally one of the most expensive parts of living :)
It varies from person to person: some people survive on £15 per month on food, others spend £15 per day.
Those are the priciest categories. You then have such things as hobbies to spend money on, eating out, mail, personal little treats, but you will figure that out yourself automatically when you arrive :)
Some advice:
Make sure to track your expenses by category. That way you will see where your money goes.
Account for all the things you need to buy when you move in (plates, cutlery, towels, shampoo, food, taxi rides from the supermarket and a ton more) so always have some spare cash.
+George Schnipper thanks for your input. Am Interested in Doing my Masters in Law from Bangor.
The Law School is really good, I hear :) It's one of the leading subjects in Bangor University!
+George Schnipper Thanks.
I studied at Bangor for 4 years, I love the place. It's in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, has an excellent academic record, and a very active students union and clubs. If you are not enjoying life there you are doing something very wrong.
its a dump get real
here in 2023 for my master and i see your point with the hills and the weather... however the city scenary does get better i guess lol
I lived in Ventor on the Isle of Wight and that was hilly and had many.
Wow!!!!! A blonde Harry Potter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
😂
I'm thinking about moving to Bangor, I would like to meet or speak with some people from there, if someone want to help please comment here!
“The hills” I live in a valley full of them in South Wales 😂
I thought you were talking about Bangor, Maine the whole time. I'm so dumb.
Hi, I was at Bangor over a decade ago and agree with everything you say.. However:
Hills.. My love of mountain hiking was developed from living in Bangor and with such easy access to snowdonia. I admit, the city improved due to having a car in my second and third year!
Weather.. Bangor microclimate is special.. snow in June or horizontal rain.. basically get yourself down to a good outdoor clothing store and wear correct clothes. as the Norwegians say.. there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad choice of clothing.
Shabbynes.. Yes i have no positive spin here.. other than the city has improved MUCH since I was there.. eg. when I was first there, the St. Mary's halls was officially condemned and were to be demolished. but we were forced to stay for the rest of the year none the less.
I strongly recommend you to take visits into the mountains, Llanberis, Trefan etc.. then Anglesey.. such as Beaumaris and Menai.. Bangor is VASTLY more than the city itself.
Hello, Stephen :)
Your comment is very very true and I will definitely visit the places you've mentioned!
@@georgeschnipper what about cost of living is it pretty affordable or costly
yep its Bangor shabby and wet; rains a lot. Plus its a long way from any where else and cut off.
The 1st 2 mins of this with the voice, knife...and the whole vibe screamed psychopath..lol probably a really nice guy.😋
Hejj jeg er selv dansker men opvokset i Luxembourg. Jeg overvejer at tage til Bangor men jeg er bange for at det er alt for småt.. Hvordan er festerne osv.? plus det tager så lang tid at komme hjem til Danmark eller Lux hvis man tager toget fra London (jeg var til en open day). Ville bare lige høre din mening, for det ville hjælpe utroligt meget :)
Ahh okay tak! ja Luxembourg er dejlig!!
+Nicole NA jeg håber ikke jeg fik dig til at hade Bangor :)
I'm going to uni there now. Dunno what you're talking about, people are nice, postage is good, easy to pronounce, gorgeous, dorms are a minute away from Morrison's, dorms have bathrooms, tons of events and clubs. What are you on about mate
Last time I seen snow in Bangor I was 3
wow George, thank you so much for your info and great delivery, really app it
I'm happy you like it :)
I live 15 mins away from Bangor so I think I'm fine
The weather in the uk isnt that bad. We like it that it doesnt snow and it's never that cold.
Nice vid and thanks for those valuable information!
+Guoquan Jin (Kim) you are very welcome! And thank you for watching!
I'm currently living in bangor and the state is really sad
Even worse with covid
Like every shop is closing
The highstreet looks like a total ugly and unkept mess as if we were in some sort of poor neighborhood or something (who would think it's the most important part...)
Before covid we had issues with drunks (and druggies!) And we even had a bunch of kids playing and broke our entry doorway (we couldn't get out or close it afterwards!)
Now i live in a more residencial area with other students, but it is so freaking far from the center 😂 but much better to live tho
Exactly the same as most of the UK! Retail has moved out of town. At least we’re surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world!
It’s centre by the way…..😉
I wish someone sends me some books
I thought you would find out better reasons to make judgements on. What about the academic side of the place?
Sir what are job opportunities for students in bangor.? Easily available?
Hi! Not really, as all students want part time jobs in such a small city. But if you apply many places, you can get lucky
VERY wrong info. the hill everyone here is talking about is for those that live in StMary's accomodation. It is the only steep hill that people might complain about. the wind is strong, but it is not there all the time. Bangor is beautiful :) do not make your decision based on this video as it is wrong.
Thanks for sharing
Wait so this is about the weather and not the school or their education??
Yes. The university itself is excellent. I have also made a video about the education at BU: th-cam.com/video/DWoGzymFR1U/w-d-xo.html
whoops, wrong Bangor...was looking for the one in maine
I’m coming soon to join you guy
my brother is going there ts lovely
Nice, thank you
Welcome
I planning a visit so its not worth it then I was born there but not been ever since I was little wanted to see wat it was like
+yvonne brimpong you should come!
I like some of the shots of Bangor. Some cool close ups at night. Too me some of them are cliche shots of Bangor but like you said the edit was done quickly, so a top tip is too find the 'euro car park' which is in town and then go to the top floor :- you can nearly get a 360 degree shot of Bangor. I strongly disagree with the 3rd reason, yes its worn down but at least it ain't like London or trying to be e.g. The more glam and pretty some streets change in London the more segregation and more boring it becomes. Bangor people are cool with different characters and communities, and ye....you guys(students) contribute to the culture. P.s note for all students. Never walk around with a sausage roll in the high street, a swarm of mordor seaguls will be waiting.
Hey there :)
I know that we all have our own opinions. I come from a post-Soviet city, yet, the city is clean anywhere you go. But in the UK cleanliness on the streets isn't necessarily the prime priority.
I am not complaining, I am comparing :) We all have different viewpoints and I have noted in the description that this video is my personal opinion. #noharmdone
#noharmdoneunlessseagulsattackpeople Its all good man :). I just needed to write that too defend my little city just in case other people might have first perspective syndrome. I find it cool your giving opinions without getting paid or scripted on the behalf of Bangor university. Jus pure no bullcrap :)
+WhyHammer I understand. I actually really like Bangor now, I just needed 6-8 months to get to this stage
Im from Ynys Mon and to be fair Bangor has gone so terrible in the last decade. There are a lot of shops closed down, a lot of them do look shabby, there is a lot of litter..Just research what you are studying in relation to your digs..down by the Pier and near Roman Camp is beautiful..diolch.
Thanks for sharing
I don't think bangor is too bad, did a vlog there last night, was a right laugh
are you ok? it's wales, what were you expecting
I walk up that hill 5 times everyday
What do you want them to do, put a ski lift up the hills..?
+Reign that would be amazing!
Yeah and I'm going to Bangor next year hopefully man.
+Reign good luck on your application!
To be honest I'm sure I'll get in no problem looking at the requirements, how long you at Bangor for? and thanks mate.
+Reign I'll be staying in Bangor for 1-2 more years. I might do my MSc here
I imagine you've graduated by now. But the shabbyness is basically any town or non-major city. Hills? Well that's Wales. I went to university in Wales. You get used to the hill after a while and it's not even bothersome. And it's good for most people to get some exercise on your morning commute 😁 Rain? Welllll. You're in the UK... 😂😂 So basically all your reasons apply to half the UK haha
His reasons may be because he comes from Denmark, his reasons are the things most British experience anyway!
I did try to aim this at international students
@@georgeschnipper makes sense! And thanks for the follow up video about the things we would love in Bangor!
Wasnt sure if u meant bangor wales or bangor ni
1. A hill? Done that before but that's a good point to add as not much would mention it
2. I'm used to the weather, then again I ain't an international student I get it
3. that's standard. Depressing and I'd prefer it not to be like that, but the reality is a lot of places are like that
This was a good video though
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two citys of bangors are in here america and english
Have you been to Llandudno yet?
It's a little less shaggy haha
Only been to the Llandudno junction station :)
That's one of my goals for next year- to go to more places around Wales!
Llandudno is a must - voted number 1 seaside resort and 3rd best destination in the UK on trip advisor (Y) Not bad for a small Welsh town :D
+Ryan Griffiths will definitely visit, thank you!
How entitled can you be?
Maybe just stay somewhere other than the official Uni halls if the hill bothers you so much
I did the year after 👍
ah where do you recommend? heard a fair bit about IQ, near asda and that, location seems a lot better
@@Shep-1701 honestly it all depends on where the majority of your classes will be taking place as the lecture halls are scattered around town. You can pay a visit to one of the estate agents and see what's available to rent and where ✅
Points 1 & 2 are pretty ridiculous. It's north Wales, of course it's hilly and the weather is often wet / cold / windy!
Point 3 is valid, especially today. Last week I spent a week in Bangor and the surrounding area, my first visit back after graduating in 2016, and was shocked at how much the place has deteriorated. The COVID-19 restrictions have truly decimated Bangor.
Menai Bridge and Anglesey in general are still beautiful though and worth spending time in. But Bangor is a depressing husk of what it once was.
I wish I could time travel
Hi. I find your point about the city being run down and litter strewn interesting. It irritates me every day when I take a walk and see rubbish laying around and bins left to overflow for days on end. It seems the the local authority and some residents don't really care about the appearance of the place and it's so frustrating. I walk down the high street and estimate 20 to 30 prices of chewing gum per square metre. This night street was recently resurfaced and now it looks worse than ever. It's simply down to the ineptitude of the local council.
+biggishdantan I completely agree! It's something people tend to ignore and "close their eyes upon". I don't say that I hate it, but the fact that nothing is done about it irritates me as well.
Thank you for watching and commenting, it means a lot to me!
I agree with the 3rd point, but you just can't judge Bangor with all of that criticism! Everywhere has it's own character! But I do love Gwynedd and Anglesey! Sports / Activities at every corner, with over 100s of clubs local! Trust me, as an Angleseyer ( ;) ), Bangor is my nearest and Most Wonderful city, my Parents complained about the hills in Bangor when they were students at the time, but there's 3+ alternative routes. Wish i could Meet up with you soon! P.S. Bangor City Football is one of the best football clubs on Wales - well recommend!
can i just say that ive been walking up these hills since i was 5 they aren't that bad. and all the rubbish is because its windy and the council have had a tone of cuts and cleaning it up was one of them. and the weather is not terrible its just a bit windy but if you go to any city wich is next to the sea its going to be if your in wales, scotland or england its just something you have to get used to. im no hating honestly its just the way things are there and honestly most of the rubbish is from students. and a genuine suggestion with the cold is to invest in a good wind proof rain coat from trespass in town its one of the ways the locals survive. xx
Hey Rebekah :)
I made this video from my own personal viewpoint. Obviously when you have lived in the area for years- you get used to it. Frankly, the longer I am in Bangor, the more I like it :)
I moved from a place where the highest point in the whole city is ~50m above sea level, a place with no hills and definitely no mountains. Hence, climbing in Bangor is somewhat unusual to me.
Secondly, I used to live in Russia. Of course I will be surprised by the lack of snow! When it starts snowing in November and melts in April- you get used to the half year of actual winter.
And I understand that there are a lot of students who litter. But students are also the ones who bring the money into Bangor. I would really appreciate cleaner streets and a tidy city.
it would be amazing if the streets were cleaner but the council are tight for money which is a shame. students are one of the sources of money but there are other sources too. i never realised that the winter in Russia was so long Bangor has hardly had snow in 6 years but if it does get like it was earlier this year Bethesda is an amazing place to go, thats where most of the snow is in north wales that isnt up a mountain. and just to say that if i came across in a mean way at all i am sorry as that is not the way it was meant to be but seriously a good coat is a life saver. im glad you like it
No no, I completely understand that you aren't attacking me. Hope I didn't come across that way either.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
hii brother can you answer me how to clearly final exam prapartion...
Hi there! Take extensive notes in class, review at home, remember the terminology and if there are any concepts you don’t understand, email your professor or arrange a meeting time with them.
@@georgeschnipper Thank you so much....
Absolutely beautiful place with friendly people, i am from india, daughter did her B.sc , all 3 yrs and a very nice cozy place, i am afraid that my conclusion is that u essentially wear dark glasses when u represent Bangor
any good hotels
+yvonne brimpong hmm. To be honest, I don't know. I live in student accommodation and have only stayed in Eryl Mor hotel once. The view from Eryl Mor is stunning and the service is good.
Oh few your talking about the Bangor in whales 😅
I’m from the real Bangor in Northern Ireland and it is wonderful. A very nice seaside town and now a city! Finally.
Whales? Where’s that? We’re a lovely seaside city, and have been for years, surrounded by the best scenery in the world….. 😉 🏴🏴🏴🏴
Bangor for business students??
Yes, Bangor does have a business school!
Put "University" in the title. Thank you
ButterMilkFresh
I'm actually talking about the town itself. The university is pretty great
You really should specify which Bangor you are referring to in your title. You're aware there is more than one, right?
Yes, at least three that I know of
Bangor have done much work improvement since this video. You will also get all of these problems most places in the UK
Yeh bro you just described Wales. Not to be rude didn't you read into the Country before you came here?
Nope, not at all. I did have a general understanding of how the U.K. would be and I have nothing against Wales. These are just some nuisances that I came across while studying there.
@@georgeschnipper Fair fair, what did you like about coming here?
Oh, the uni, definitely! Also the sea and the nature
@@georgeschnipper What did you study?
having spent almost 7 months now in bangor uni, these problems you listed are very true, hills are a pain, its filthy especially around tuesday bin day and its just generally run down. its not somewhere i would recommend to come study unless its a last resort. its a town not a city and a very dead town in that
Sammy Nardo couldn't agree more after completing my first year I'm disappointed to an extreme can't reccomend it as a uni unless it really is absolutely a last resort and even then I'm sure there are much better options 😢
Omg it is a city.
Joe lives in bangor
bangor is very shabby sadly, i visited it briefly and even on a lovely sunny day it was very depressing and dirty in most/all residential areas. the view of the menai strait is beautiful, and the location is great for mountain lovers (like myself) but that's about it!
Bangor has become a landfill.
I live in bargor
Bangor is a great place
excuse me but I live in bangor ni
Slatin' my home town, how would you feel if i came to denmark and did that!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, I wouldn’t care
@@georgeschnipper no you wouldn't would you! After all you came here, studied in a fine college with beautiful surroundings and dare i say it..judging by you'r harry potter face, you'r a nerd who got his degree and went home. If Russia and Denmark are so good why did you feel the need to study internationally!? Why not stay at home?
I came to Bangor because of the university, of course. Bangor is a nice little city, I just wanted to show the prospective students that the place isn’t the haven as it’s portrayed on the university’s website
@@georgeschnipper i can understand that, but all cities have there down sides, doesn't matter where you go. The halls of residence on the ffridd site have all been immaculetly refurbished. If you'd of been here twenty years ago you really would of had a reason to complain. I get the impression you are a nice person deep down so i'm not going to say anything else on the subject. Iv'e had my two penneth so done.
are you danish? your last name sounds so german.... schnipper.... btw, i just got accepted into bangor :D
+Bianca Lowe Congratulations! That's awesome :) I might see you around next year.
And I'm pretty sure that I'm Danish :)
+George Schnipper I just read your comment in upper section of comments, I think it is Tom Angle's. You just said as a Russian, what is that supposed to mean? Also you always saying Russia in your video, are you really not Russian?
Ngl compared to stoke this is heaven 😂
Hill . thats not a knife
Hey Harry, Dumbledore is looking for you!
Never mind, wrong person! I thought you dyed your hair.
I want the 2 minutes of life back that I wasted clicking on this!!!!Smfh
Beth ydi’r ffwcin cachwr Yma yn siarad am dan? I gyd o’r llefydd yn yr uk fel hyn!
Ha ha cont Bach yn gael pidlan mawr I fynny tin fo popol fel hyn dim syniad mae cymraeg fi yn bad but yep he should mention the views lovely local people etc as other people might be interested and just negative views
Mae Bangor yn drewi a stlyfeuthus peidiwch a malu cachu.
Mae hynny'n wir.