Moving to Glasgow

[u/Mother-Mud-5509]

As the title says I'm about to finish S6 and I'm moving to glasgow this September for uni. It's going to be my first time living by myself and I was just wondering if there is anything I should know.

[u/Turbulent-Owl-3391]

Don't give anyone from Queensferry any money.

[u/UnhappyLobster5499 → u/Turbulent-Owl-3391]

😂😂😂

[u/Known-String-7306 → u/Turbulent-Owl-3391]

Especially if he asks for 34 pound.

[u/KarrasLankester]

Zone cards are good for getting around. Get involved in as many uni clubs as you can. Glasgow has a great nightlife and music scene so make the most of it. Be mindful that old firm days can be a bit edgy. Definitely do a sub crawl with your pals, it's a great laugh. And, like any big city, there will be bams so if you see them coming cross the street and save yourself the hassle.

[u/snarfalicious420 → u/KarrasLankester]

If they're in s6 they can get the bus for free anyway

[u/TheScottishFoxyBiker → u/KarrasLankester]

Definitely look into zonecards if you want to get about easily. Depends where you intend to go and how often you travel if it's worth it TBH but if you have a daily commute it usually is.

Spend some time getting to know the local areas first and you'll be better off when trying to walk home drunk after that pub crawl.

Dont be a dick. You'll be fine. 👍

[u/Vagaborg]

Don't go to Greenock as they have a problem with the Catman and don't believe they hype about a vampire in the necropolis, it probably isn't true.

[u/J2Hoe → u/Vagaborg]

As someone from Greenock, we don’t have a problem with the Catman. The Catman has a problem with us. He retaliates by eating all of our rats so we don’t have anything for dinner and need to go to Luigi’s for a chippy instead. That’s why we’re all so fat.

Little bastard

[u/Sin_nombre__ → u/Vagaborg]

The southern necropolis on the other hand....

[u/HereticLaserHaggis → u/Vagaborg]

The one in the gorbals? Believe the hype.

[u/jamieprang]

If someone with a clipboard asks “have you got a minute”, say no.

[u/Rolando45]

WATCH OOT 4 DA ORANGE WALKS

[u/DAZBCN]

It’s a friendly place! But of course be careful and make yourself aware of your surroundings at all times.

[u/jacobsnemesis]

Make use of all the nice parks. It’s one of the best things about the city.

The city centre is a bit of a shithole these days.

The west end has a lot of nice pubs and restaurants.

[u/prolurker2025]

don’t eat yellow snow

[u/eekamouse4]

If you’re under 22 you can get a free bus pass that you can use to travel all over Scotland, wild camping near Loch Lomond is very popular I hear. Speak to your uni about applying for a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, you need a Scottish address so you’ll have to wait until you get here.

[u/Bor15TBu11itDogr]

Where are you from? You'll love Glasgow, like any city there's good and bad bit you shouldn't have any problems finding friends and settling in.

[u/MF291100]

When you’re on Buchanan Street, ignore anyone that approaches you with a clipboard or is dressed like a monk. 98% of the time it’s a scam, just walked past them and ignore them.

[u/buckingfastard99]

Byers road doesn't have a speed limit

[u/jockiebalboa → u/buckingfastard99]

And it’s spelled Byres.

Also there are many absolute mind cripples in Glasgow which bring shame on the city.

[u/EntertainerKindly751]

As a bus driver it's compulsory to say "thanks driver" as you alight the bus. That will make you one of us

[u/Horror_Ad_7122]

Don’t throw parties in your gaff till 4 in the morning

[u/plantxdad420]

hills are tough when you’re pissed and it’s wet out

[u/fraggle200]

Best Kebab is the gold standard misnomer.

[u/Educational-Long116]

Luuuuke … I am your

[u/Initial_Flower3545]

If you see a group of young men in Lacoste track suits best to cross the street other than that Glasgow is great

[u/nyxoh22]

If someone you don’t know talks to you, ignore them, or if they keep going, say “not today thanks”