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The Virgin 2008 Alternative Guide to British Universities

By: Piers Dudgeon
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Virgin Books
ISBN: 0753512238
ISBN-13: 9780753512234
Released: 10 May 2007
RRP: £16.99
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It worked for us - By: E. Foster, 06 Dec 2007
When my daughter was applying for university we bought the Virgin Guide & friends bought other guides so we could alll swap. I preferred this one although it doesn't give huge detail about individual courses. Where it seems to score is on giving an accurate flavour of how it will feel to be at a particular university for 3 or more years. My daughter is in her 2nd year now & re-reading what the Virgin Guide said about her university & the city, I think the portrayal of the whole experience is remarkably accurate.
Shoulda read this before applying - By: Mr. A. J. Richards, 10 Nov 2007
This is by far the best guide to what it is like to actualy live at university & the practicalities of studying there which goes beyond league tables. It gives rankings of elements of a non academic nature such as the male female split & the national footballl/hockey/rugby rankings. It also rates the social life, & this is where I fell down. Because I ignored the advice of this book before I applied I am now at a university whose course is in the top 10 in the times however sociallly I hate it. I am now using this guide to help inform my decision on where to transfer to. I beg you to read this guide carefully & make a decision based on this & academic league tables, it will save your future & your life. Ive wasted 5 weeks at a university I now hate & as a result have missed the deadlines for one of the Oxbridge courses I wanted to re-appy for.

Generaly I dislike richard branson & most of his products (especiallly his trains) but this is one virgin brand product which is definately worth the investment.