De Montfort University Bedford Campus - Student Life

Housing: Listed buildings or halls of residence - all about £60 a week. Look on noticeboards, try agencies in town and word of mouth.

Eats: £2 for a meal on campus. Best bet is Tavistock Street for takeaways galore: great selection of multi-ethnic eating establishments. £5 for 2 courses at Wetherspoons.

Drink: 2 SU bars (pints from £1.40) and number of watering holes in Bedford catering for all tastes.

Nightlife: SU ents from cheese to karaoke, with tribute bands (eg Abba Gold). 2 clubs in town and a 'superclub' 10 miles away in MK.

Locals: Fairly friendly with many different ethnic groups.

Sports: Excellent facilities with superb gym and sports hall (at Alexander Sports Hall) and swimming pool on site. Off campus, Robinson Pool, hockey centre, athletics stadium and rugby club.

Travel: Local buses between sites. DMU shuttle bus runs every hour all day.

Financial help: Access and college funds; financial advice services.

Jobs: Bar shop and steward work in the SU; lifeguards and receptionists at university sports facilities; numerous bar/restaurant jobs in town.

Best features: Community spirit (being able to sing).

And worst: Small venues.

More info: Contact SU Tel: 01234 211688.

Past students: Sarah Wooliscroft (Arsenal ladies football), Stephen Bates (England kayak), Sam Cook (England women's rugby).