Colourful Bradford

Melting pot may be an overused phrase but Bradford is truly diverse, with people from all over the world making this great Northern city their home.

The city's pride in its communities is on show in all its glory at the annual Bradford Festival. The Lord Mayor's Parade is the showstopping event, being one of the largest outdoor events in the country with floats of every theme imaginable processing through the streets. The International Street Theatre Festival and the Bradford Mela also bring locals and visitors alike together to enjoy the flavours of living in a global community.

The friendly attitude of Bradford folk still disarms many visitors to the city who often comment on how helpful everyone has been on their way to the campus. Bradford has a population of 486,000 making it the fourth largest Metropolitan District in the country but people can still find a minute to discuss the day's weather or tell you a little about the fascinating story of this historic city.

"The fact that Bradford is such a diverse city with various communities residing together is excellent. The campus environment is very friendly, students do their own things and you have the opportunity to concentrate on what is important for you"

Yasmeen Sharif, Graduated in 1999 with a BA Hons Applied Social Studies and Dip Social Work

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