subject: Student Culture: The Features of the University Town [print this page]
Actually, the university or college town is the community where the student population is very big. The town usually rises around a big university or there can be several smaller educational establishments, like colleges, for example. The university may provide the largest employment assistance in the community. As a matter of fact, the population of students can outnumber the number of local citizens.
The economy of the city is usually closely connected with the university activity. Thus, there are university shops, hospitals and libraries. Some cities can also have a university printing houses and business incubators. The political, social and cultural life of the city is closely connected with the university's activities.
Now, let us consider the features of the university town. Let us take the University of Oxford as an example.
Life at the university town is a bit different from a common one. Even the atmosphere is different.
It was founded in 1167 around the Oxford University. It used to be a center for learning and culture.
However, today it is not just a university town. It has a well developed biotech industry, publishing and car manufacturing.
Due to its long history, this city has a great number of historical buildings and ancient libraries. One of the most famous of these buildings are the Radcliffe Camera and the Bodleian Library.
Here one can find the Britain's oldest museums such as Ashmolean as well as The Natural History Museum and Modern Art Oxford.
Students are provided with a great number of facilities. There are many student shops, cafeterias and cinemas. There are also more than 100 pubs for students. In addition, the city is bursting with book shops.
Students' nightlife is also interesting and active. The number of pubs, night clubs, bars, cinemas, theatres and other places give student the opportunity to relax and have fun.
Student Culture: The Features of the University Town
