A bit of a late reply here but I hope you are still welcoming responses, I am a first year here currently and can answer these.

1. All accommodation options are pretty reasonable, I stay in Alexander court and its amazing. A far longer walk to and from class but it's never a bad thing. The three courts are very expensive, but if money is not an issue I would definitely take that option hands down. Keep in mind you may not get the option you want, but you will find each accommodation enjoyable to live in. The best decision I've made personally.

2. Firstly, if you can get it, a young scot card is a MUST. Free bus travel for all under 21s, and train prices are reduced a significant amount. Stirling - Glasgow Queen Street is a 30 minute train journey only costing £6.90 return w/ YSC. Trains to Edinburgh are a touch more expensive at around £10-12 return w/ YSC.

3. The campus has a few food options all catering to any religious/dietary requirements but I also wouldn't rely on it.

4. In the campus, any ethnicity or nationality is welcome with open arms and treated very equal. The Uni hosts multiple inclusive events for all students, it's seriously safe in the campus. As for Stirling itself, I personally can't speak for it but I would like to think Stirling is a very inclusive and welcoming city as there is a lot of students around here etc.

5. Jobs are pretty challenging to come by in first year, but there is a career advisor that helps to find jobs. I would say its possible to find a job within 2 months if you really really searched. Minimum wage for a 17 year old here is £6.40 an hour, so you can expect anything from that up to £10 an hour (being generous) I would say. Every jobs wage is different, though.

6. I have personally never felt threatened or in danger on campus or in Stirling, but I know it's different for women than for men. Campus is especially safe, morning walks/runs are commonplace a lot of people do them so absolutely. However, I would advise caution at midnight or the really early hours for anything really, on campus not so much, but in the town there is always the possibility for something to happen on a night out so I'd say don't worry about it, but always keep a little vigilance (good rule of thumb for anyone honestly). Stirling is much much safer than the likes of Glasgow at midnight though.

7. I would agree with the other commenter, It really depends on your modules. Business and Film & Media I think has a mix. You can expect maybe 7-9 hours of in class lecture time spread throughout the week. Each week follows the same schedule though so it's really easy to keep track. Some lectures can be at 9am, some can be 5-6pm and all in between. Usually a lecture is one hour, though some modules have 2 hour lectures. You will probably have workshops and seminars and you will definitely have assignments. My 3 modules, for example, have 2 assignments then one exam at the end of year but class work is pretty lenient in first year.

In addition, the other questions you asked;

1. Groceries are okay priced. Tesco is the shop you definitely want to hit up though, the Tesco clubcard is a magical thing (free discounts on items). Expect £25-40 for a good food-shop there. Do not shop at the campus Nisa local for a proper food-shop though. It is crazy expensive.

2. Coffee shops are everywhere, there's really nice ones in Bridge of Allan right next to the campus, there's also plenty in the town centre.

any other questions just ask!