University of Glasgow Freshers Week

It's Freshers Week at the University of Glasgow. Yes, that is sunshine.I took the train over on Wednesday to get my student ID card and get some other things in shape, and was met with the buzz of a campus-full of new students being pitched all the various student organizations/clubs and pizza!I experienced the same thing at the University of Edinburgh when I was first starting out two years ago. But this time, I get to wander halls that look like this.And grounds that look like this.Truly, the University of Glasgow is absolutely stunning.Imagine walking around a corner to happen upon a staircase as gorgeous as this. It took my breath away.The statue is of James Dalrymple, a rather astute gentleman with a worthy history.What a treat it will be to discover this campus - and this city! As I headed back to the subway (subway to the train), I noticed this little alley, Ashton Lane, with this intriguing building at the end of it. I had to go see what it was.Turns out it was a pub, with this lovely sign. Your guess is as good as mine - is it a menu? A list of bands? A list of businesses? I've no idea.People kept walking past me, so I knew the street must lead to something. Turns out, this will be one of my shortcuts getting to campus from the subway. Oh yeah.