So I will most likely be coming to Birmingham for the spring semester, studying abroad from the University of Alabama here in the states.  I've really gotten into football recently (thanks to FIFA 10 and the World Cup), so I can't wait to go to be a Villan once I jump the pond.  I was hoping you lot could tell me some stuff about the city and/or the university that I can't find on the internet.  Oh, and why it's great to be a Villa fan of course.

Thanks :)