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"  The University of Lincoln only opened in 2001, but already has an excellent School of Journalism and is expanding to develop its Business, Law and Engineering facilities. The main campus overlooks the marina, Lincoln castle and the cathedral, which contains a copy of the Magna Carta. At the top of Steep Hill, in Lincoln&amp;#039;s historical quarter, is where the annual Christmas Market takes place, attracting people from all over Europe! The lowdown on uni life In the daytime the SU bar Tower Bar is the perfect place to combine studying, friends and food. Students get 20% off food and hot drinks, the sofas are comfy and if an afternoon of work turns into a night of fun, there are special offers on drinks too!   After hours \u2013 Lincoln&amp;#039;s nightlife Lincoln is so student-orientated that there&amp;#039;s a student night somewhere any night of the week! Monday night is Mustard at Japanese-themed Sakura (sakuralincoln.com). With its dark lighting and blue flashing dance floor, Sakura is a great place for dancing the night away so enjoy the Monday offers. It&amp;#039;s a great place for seeing everyone from your course-mates to that cute guy in the library, too! Where to go on Tuesday depends on your mood. For a catch up with the girls, or a chilled evening with the boyfriend, enjoy half price drinks and food at Dogma. It&amp;#039;s easy to spend a whole night in the relaxed and stylish atmosphere here, but if you want to move on, head a couple of doors up to Kind. Wednesday night is all about Fever Pitch at The Engine Shed (located in the Student&amp;#039;s Union). Buy tickets well in advance to get the Early Bird rate of \u00A32.50 or, buy a season ticket for each semester for only \u00A330. Wednesday night at The Engine Shed (known as &amp;#039;Engine&amp;#039;) is also the place for sports society nights out after matches in the afternoon, so be on guard for outrageous fancy dress or, if you&amp;#039;re in a team, grab some neon and join in! Thursday has something a little different in store with Ctrl+Alt+Del at Scy. With indie upstairs and dub-step downstairs, get ready to put on your dancing shoes, but make sure they&amp;#039;re comfy as there&amp;#039;s little seating. Scy has the cheapest drinks around, entry before 11pm is \u00A33 and unlike most clubs, it&amp;#039;s only \u00A34 after. If you still need something to do on Friday, check out Lincoln&amp;#039;s great local music scene. Most gigs take place in local pubs and suit tastes from indie and rock, to acoustic and soulful singing. There are often flyers around advertising open mic nights and gigs, but for listings all in one place, visit lincolnbands.co.uk Wine and dine \u2013 where to eat Coffee Aroma (coffeearoma.co.uk) has been voted the 5th best coffee shop in the world. A vast selection of Fairtrade coffees, teas and hot chocolates are available, and the homemade cakes are as mouth-watering as they look. Don&amp;#039;t be put off by the limited seating downstairs- there&amp;#039;s an upstairs with sofas and even a wall for you to write your secrets on. Nando&amp;#039;s is popular with students, but for something a bit more upmarket, visit Pomodoro e Basilico. The d\u00E9cor is simple and stylish which makes for a relaxing atmosphere. Take advantage of their lunchtime and evening deals to get a delicious starter and main course for a great price. Chimichanga is the ideal place for taking that someone special. Its tex-mex menu is a bit pricier but varied, so there&amp;#039;ll definitely be something for both of you. Go at night for a romantic, candlelit setting and grab a booth facing the marina for a beautiful view. When the parents visit, impress them by suggesting a hearty meal at the famous Brown&amp;#039;s Pie Shop. Near the top of Steep Hill, this award-winning restaurant has an impressive menu with a range of pies, as well as a historical setting the folks will admire.   Shop &amp;#039;til you drop \u2013 the best shops Lincoln has all the high street favourites, but boutiques and vintage shops are where it really comes into its own. &amp;#039;Judy&amp;#039;s Affordable Vintage Fair&amp;#039; is the pi\u00E8ce de r\u00E9sistance of vintage in Lincoln, bringing together the best of the 1920s to the &amp;#039;80s. Held in The Engine Shed, the market-style fair comes to Lincoln a couple of times each semester. Get there early to find the best bargains, marvel at quaint brooches, make-your-own charm bracelet and delve into boxes of old photographs and sewing patterns. Entrance is only \u00A31 with student ID. If high street style and quirky accessories are more your thing then you&amp;#039;ll find plenty of stores here. Red Boutique is the best for jewellery and is great for birthday presents. Ahead of the trend, Red Boutique were selling scented hand wipes and patterned tissues way before anyone else! Scruffs is the latest addition to Lincoln&amp;#039;s vintage scene, boasting over-sized jumpers, silk scarves, bags and plenty of accessories. Looking for a real shopping spree? Nottingham is only an hour away by train and is the next best place for a day of retail therapy \u2013 just don&amp;#039;t miss your train home! Stephanie&amp;#039;s top tip Everything in Lincoln, the shops, clubs, campus and historic quarter are within walking distance. I love the mix of the modern and the historic. It&amp;#039;s lovely to sit outside a restaurant along the marina on a sunny day, but the grounds of the cathedral are a perfect place to have a picnic and chill out. Photography by Anneka James. Find out more about Lincoln University at lincoln.ac.uk "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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