Small yet perfectly formed, Newcastle is a little city with a big personality. It’s so much more than the tea-drinking, fish-and-chip-eating stereotype that fits most English towns; it has enough culture, shopping, eating, and history to fill every minute not spent in class.
Students can walk across the city center in a mere 15 minutes while taking in bustling nightlife, great shopping, or admiring Town Moor Park, a large green space in the middle of the city that puts NYC’s Central Park to shame and is ideal for summer picnics or a game of rugby. On rainy days, check out the many museums and theatres, and catch an underground show that might just offer the world’s next Hendrix.
If you’re a science nerd, get interactive at the innovative Centre for Life or Discovery Museum. For history buffs, take a walking tour around the iconic castle built during the 11th century or delve into its industrial port and shipbuilding displays. It wasn’t just ships that were built in Newcastle though; the electric light bulb, car windscreen wiper, Greg’s, and Lucozade were all created in Newcastle. With such a rich history of innovation, there’s guaranteed inspiration for all types of science projects.
Finally, no English city exists without a futbol (soccer) team, and Newcastle is no exception. Its most common footy is known for its black-and-white striped Newcastle United FC. Sports fans studying abroad in Newcastle can attend a match during the weekend and soak up the electric atmosphere and sheer pride that the supporters have for their team.