DD is totally torn between the two. Has plenty of time to decide but wants to get decision made ASAP. She was fairly set on Sheffield for a long time but now is very unsure. Her course is Psychology.
Key points:
- Leeds ranks better overall but Sheffield is higher for Psychology
- work placements are available at both
- Sheffield offer is a relatively secure AAB and Leeds is AAA so more ambitious (although she is on track to achieve it)
- nightlife would seem to be better in Leeds although still good in Sheffield, but she worries Sheffield may be a bit dull (she is a quite a ‘party girl’ and loves going out)
- Sheffield is the smaller city so may be more manageable than Leeds and cheaper (happy to be corrected on this)
- she is very into gigs and indie music; Leeds’ music scene is better but Sheffield’s is still good and may have more of an ‘indie vibe’? (again may be talking rubbish)
- she loves rock climbing which is obviously more freely available in Sheffield
Insurance choice most likely Liverpool. She also has an offer From Cardiff but prefers Sheffield and Leeds.
DD is tying herself up in knots! Anyone with ANY experience of eithe uni or city who could lend insight would be really helpful, particularly anyone who can compare the two thanks for reading!