Newcastle University Speciality : Modern Languages
programme: Japanese

Classes in both language and content modules are informative and enjoyable, covering a wide variety of topics (additionally, a lot of flexibility/variety is offered with regard to choice of content modules), most of which are taught by engaging lecturers, although there are (as may be inevitable) a couple of weaker modules. Student life also features a wide variety of activities and societies to suit almost any interest, and the university is located ideally for very easy access to the city centre between and after classes, with good transport links to most of the surrounding region. Though I haven’t personally made much use of them yet, a great deal of employability resources also seem to be available, and there are multiple libraries available for students to use (including study spaces that can be booked out easily), some specialising in specific subject areas.
On a more personal note, I’ve met some, if not all, of my best friends here through my course, and am looking forward to returning to Newcastle once my Year Abroad is complete; the city has a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and leisure venues/activities all within easy reach, and genuinely felt like a second home to me.