I was awarded a PhD scholarship in Teesside University, Middlesbrough. Good news but since I got this and started searching about life in Middlesbrough, I am constantly reading horrible things! worst place in UK, lots of junkies roaming the streets, depressing city, dump city...etc.
Yet, I also find some posts stating that Middlesbrough is pretty normal, and that the things I mentioned do exist in other cities like Liverpool, Manchester...etc.
I am really confused and worried about accepting my PhD offer. I am asking from the people who lived there to advise me about the reality of this town.
Thank you.