You still have to pay me for tomorrow - I have a 2 week cancellation policy.

Remember you can still pass even if you're nervous! I passed second time and I was an absolute wreck! My legs were shaking like crazy and everytime I tried to move the car it would shake on the pedal so the car was jumping about all over the place!! Still got my licence! I agree with the LOTS of mock tests suggestions.

ooooh, I love Indian food. Its lunch time in Canada now and that is what I am munching on. You guys are awesome, thanks for all the input :)

DanB, you're really not doing ANY work are you? You're posting left, right and centre...

Nowt wrong with t' north! I can still get a pint for <£2 here in Manc. Leeds may be t'wrong side of t'pennines but i'd choose it over London anytime. ps Maple Leaf, Indian restaurants in the north are good for veggie food.

Ok, Beers for everyone. That shall calm the nerves. Tuborg anyone?

Maple Leaf, i think you misunderstand. Don't you know we have a north/south divide here ? Agh, us poncy southerners have never had it so good :D

Northern yes, but I am also coming from Canada, home of ice and snow. Since a high number of people are applying there, I am safe to assume that a wee international/commonwealth student like myself will be on the bottom of that list.

Yeah and we can watch the rather effervescent Dr Bull shouting at Matthew Smith. "But there was a bang ! Did you not hear it ? How could you have not heard it !". Pure entertainment value. And Yvette screaming like a little girl is always good :)

Although my friend swears by that rescue remedy stuff. She's always knocking it back.

Just keep going Alison, you have loads of time. I failed 4 times through sheer nervousness but passed the 5th. Put in as much practice as you can, do loads of mock tests. I passed two weeks after my last failure which helped as i didn't have a long time to build it up.

Sod the herbal remedies. A good tot of gin the night before will see you right. Failing that, breathing exercises are great for when you feel tense. 10 big deep breaths are great. I find that useful. And chocolate !

But Leeds is... well.. northern isn't it ?

Thanks for your input, Matt. It's not necessarily about them being foreign students. It's just the 'I want this' and then they never say anything more. Maybe if they made some constructive input, such as saying 'this is what i've done already about it, but could do with a few extra pointers' we'd help more. Or if they came back and said 'thanks for your advice, i acted it on but this happened' then we'd welcome them with open arms.

Leeds is fantastic as a city, my sister is studying there and is in love with the place. Here is an excerpt from a property developing magazine (!) that sums it up pretty well:

'Leeds ... live it love it'

This new motto for Leeds really evokes the pride and passion people have about the city, its buzz and vitality. Everyone from residents, visitors, students, commuters and business people say the same:'Try Leeds and you'll love it'.Leeds is increasingly recognised for business, culture, shopping, education and nightlife. It has recently been voted 'Britain's Best City for Business', 'Visitor City of the Year' and the UK's 'Best University Destination' There are more student applications to Leeds university than any other in the UK.

...Leeds was also voted 'Best Place to Live', 'Best City For Business', even 'Britain's Sexiest City'. Leeds really is an exciting, vibrant place