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- ASDA Filton Superstore \u2013 located in the Abbeywood Retail Park (15-20 min walk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lidl \u2013 located on Fox Den Road (10-15 min walk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Aldi \u2013 located on Fox Den Road (roughly a 15 min walk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sainsbury’s \u2013 located on Fox Den Road (around a 15 min walk)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Glenside:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Lidl \u2013 located on Fishponds Road (20-25 min walk)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Morrisons \u2013 located on Fishponds Road (20-25 min walk)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Iceland \u2013 Channons Hill (15 min walk)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
City Campus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Aldi \u2013 located on North Street (20 min walk)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sainsbury\u2019s \u2013 located on Winterstoke Road (25 min walk)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Getting around Bristol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are lots of ways to get around, but buses are usually the cheapest and easiest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First Bus:<\/strong> First Bus is the main bus company in Bristol, it offers several routes connecting UWE campuses<\/a> with the city centre and surrounding areas. The First Bus app<\/a> has live bus times and a journey planner. As a student, you can get discounted ticket prices on the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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M1\/M3\/M4 Metrobus:<\/strong> Metrobus services (M1, M3, M4) are rapid routes that connect Frenchay Campus to the city centre and Cribbs Causeway. They run late too, which is perfect for getting home after a night out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also\u202fhire e-scooters and e-bikes<\/a>\u202faround the city which are great for quick trips and easy to use. Just download the Dott app<\/a>, ensure you\u2019re signed up for student discount, find a ride nearby, and go \ud83d\udef4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Food and drink on campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Making your own food is always the cheapest option, but we get it, Freshers\u2019 Week is hectic. Check out how to keep your food and drink spend low on Frenchay campus<\/a>, Glenside Campus<\/a> and City Campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And of course, if you\u2019ve been organised and got yourself to a supermarket, here are some great student-friendly recipes to get you started:\u202fBBC Good Food<\/a>\u202for\u202fMob\u2019s Easy & Cheap Student Recipes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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