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Best Coffee Shops in Glasgow to Study

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I think I speak for most students when I say the library is the worst building on campus. Its loud, busy and you can never get a seat at the booths with the charger space. Not to mention the criminally expensive and mediocre food and drink choices downstairs (I am looking at you Nourish cafe). Therefore it is no surprise that when I have coursework to complete I will avoid Andersonian library as much as I can choosing to retreat to the business building or Sir William Duncan building. However sometimes these buildings are equally as busy as the library so instead, the next best option is to go to one of the many coffee shops Glasgow has to offer and study there. There is a much better selection of food and hot drinks and at least when you pay £8 for a coffee and a sandwich it is at least worth your while. Going off campus to study is sometimes the best option and here are the best places to go to avoid the constant battle to find a seat with a charging spot in the librar...

5 Places for Cheap Cocktails in Glasgow

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I have compiled a list of the top 5 places to go for mid-week drinks in the city centre, doing the hard work and research so you don't have to. Team player I know.  Slug and Lettuce - St Vincent Street I truly believe there is not a student alive who hasn't been to Slug and Lettuce for drinks at some point in their academic career. A chain bar which opens late during the week (and opens early for those middle of the day uni breaks). Describing themselves as a cool & contemporary style bar with live music, space to charge your phone and more importantly, a decent wifi connection. T here is not much else you could want out of a cocktail bar, however,   it gets better. 50% off cocktails, all day every day.  There is not much else I need to say, it ticks all the boxes for a place to visit if you have yet to try. The only issue with the 50% off offer is it applies if it is the same drink, so if you have an odd number of friends with you then its easier t...