Harper Adams University College - Student Life

Housing: Victorian, New Cambrian and up-to-date hostels (2 with ensuite rooms). Off campus, look on noticeboards and check college accommodation officer.

Eats: Cafeteria and canteen on campus, meals from £1.90. Curry houses, chip shops, Chinese, kebab house, various pubs in town (mostly about £5).

Drink: 2 bars (48 pumps), pint from £1.50. Local pubs (also good for food).

Nightlife: Social fund £35 per semester; so no entrance charge for live bands and entertainment. Stafford and Shrewsbury popular clubbing.

Locals: OK. Some dodgy areas.

Sports: Floodlit playing fields, tennis courts, climbing wall, sports hall, swimming pool on campus. National Sports Centre at Lilleshall nearby.

Jobs: Available locally and on campus.

Informal name: Harper.

Best features: Unique social life.

And worst: Remote; no lively towns nearby.

Past students: Barbara Woodhouse.