The location and community feel is great. Staff involvement and student support are the main downsides: training courses and non-sport/club events provided by the university or su are limited in both availability and quality/usefulness so most do not attend even when they are available.

Staff are happy to help when approached, but I did not get the support from my academic mentor/supervisor during my undergrad that would have helped for progressing my third year dissertation. Budget cuts are making large changes - my current research group is struggling for funding and the fieldwork aspect of my undergraduate course is being greatly reduced, despite it being so vital

The halls are a bit expensive, but the proximity to academic buildings and campus life are worth it to me. Maintenance issues are difficult to report: multiple follow-up reports are usually needed to get an issue fixed

Keele is fantastic it is a shame the Lectures get in the way. The friends you make here will be for life. Just do not stay locked in your room for the entire first week go out meet people and enjoy yourself.