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Birmingham is the kind of place that has a little bit of everything. Since it is the largest city in the state, it’s never far away from anywhere you would want to be. In town, there is something for every kind of person. Nature is never very far away for people who like to hike or mountain bike. There are several national and state parks in the area that are perfect for camping or just being with nature. Ruffner Mountain is less than a 10-minute drive from the school, and Oak Mountain State Park has awesome camping facilities. For those who like the big-city atmosphere, there are plenty of places for shopping, dining, or going out. The only thing that Birmingham lacks is the beach. Since Alabama is a coastal state however, the shores are only a half-day’s trip away. Although BSC is located in a metropolitan area, the school itself is able to maintain a somewhat small-town atmosphere. Being in an enclosed campus makes it hard for students to interact directly with the local neighborhood, so the best way to go out and experience Birmingham is to take it one area at a time. The malls are usually a good place to start, then the local restaurants in the surrounding suburbs, and finally the downtown clubs and bars. It’s almost a comfort to be able to go out on the town for a night or two, but be able to return to a place that feels more like home than a big city. Southern has the best of both worlds at its disposal.

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ANbolton

Biological Sciences '13

4.6

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Great Times in Magic City

Living in Birmingham has been one of the best experiences of my life. While not everywhere is pretty or safe, like any normal city, it has such an amazing cultural history. There are plenty of museums and libraries. Five points and other parts of downtown have great clubs and restaurants, and with three malls less than 30 minutes from campus, and an outlet mall just out of town, shopping opportunities are abound. There are also a lot of great things to do such as visiting Vulcan, going to the Zoo, or just hanging out downtown.

Aug 15, 2011

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camauck

Mathematics '13

4.2

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Lots of Attractions

Birmingham is the biggest city around and has several cultural, historical, and educational attractions such as the Civil Rights Museum, Sloss Furnace, and the McWane Science Center. The city is home to many good restaurants, shopping centers and malls. Also, located not too far from the BSC campus are UAB, Samford, and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Mar 31, 2011

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softball4

Education '13

5.0

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Birmingham

Birmingham is well diversified. They have wonderful shopping. Many cultural events to attend. As well as nearby sporting events. (Such as Alabama Crimson Tide football)

Jun 09, 2010

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