I like York St John because it’s a great university, the campus it’s so lovely (although a bit small, but that isn’t an issue). Food available at campus is good and cheap, as well as the coffee. All the lecturers are also amazing, they make sure all students feel welcomed and show great passion for what they teach. They have lots of chances for students to communicate if anything goes wrong, like the quiet cuppa mornings or the mental health team. As well, accommodations are good and the security team is fast and easily contactable. One improvement would be more support for students who are struggling with money.

As discussed before, lecturers are great in this university. All the lecturers i’ve had to far show great interest in the students and also the course they teach. Specially film lecturers, they are very passionate about the subject which makes lectures and seminars more enjoyable. This also applies to english, all lecturers are kind and know how to engage with students. Most of my course is in-class, which I prefer as it’s better for my concentration. Hours are perfect, with the longest being 3 hours only because it’s a workshop.

Great residence! En suit and close to the uni, also close to shops and the city center. Rooms are big and beautiful, with plenty of space. Wifi leaves more to be desired as well as the kitchen, as it could have more cupboard space as well as a bigger fridge.

York ST John University offers a great variety of facilities which make learning far more comprehensive and goals feel more achievable. The library offers an abundance of useful resources which help with one's own field of study as well as reading for pleasure or assignment research. The Student Union offers great student events weekly, as well as great refreshments at affordable prices, on top of being a great place to sit and study as well as the library. The campus itself has its own history, with it being big enough to feel interesting yet small enough as to feel intimate and compact - though not to the point of claustrophobia. Everything is just a quick walk from each other, and any resources are available at one's fingertips.

The lecturers on my course are passionate and genuinely fantastic people. The seminars aren't tremendously sized, making for a more intimate and personalised atmosphere. Additionally, there's very little wait time in regard to booking academic tutorials, meaning that should help be needed for an assignment for example, it can be provided more or less as and whenever necessary.

The cost of living has increased tremendously, and as such is difficult to manage. Many of my peers contribute their entire maintenance loan towards their rent and still fall short of some hundreds of pounds, forcing them into debt and to work to pay it off. This wouldn't be so bad if they had something left by the end of it, except they tend not to. I'm in a more fortunate position with my family covering many of my costs, however not everyone is so lucky and as such struggle without help from their family and other funding. The actual location of the university is incredible. It's so close to the centre of York, meaning anything is at your fingertips. You can walk to the Shambles market for lunch, you can go shopping, walk to work if working in town, etc. It's all so close and so convenient, not to mention buses running routinely, making further areas easily accessible. As such, planning days out, or even working in outer reaches of York is made more convenient because of this. There's also plenty to see in York, namely the Minster, the Jorvik Centre, bus tours, and more. There's many walks that one can go on to clear their mind, as well as just appreciating the surroundings. It's also worth saying that it's an incredible safe city, ranked in the top ten safest cities in the UK according to numerous sources. Plus it has a few decent nights out, which sates the clubbing appetite for many students. There's also plenty of societies at the university itself that interact with local businesses for discounts or places of meeting, offering more opportunities to meet new people. Failing that, there's also local clubs and socials that one can attend to expand their social circle. There's really innumerable opportunities and assets to appreciate when it comes to the area around the university.

Brickworks is a little out of the way, but a ten minute walk to the centre of York and to the university. Each room had an ensuite, and plenty of space for storage and was well furbished and cosy. The heating wasn't the greatest, but a small nitpick amidst a great accommodation. The kitchen was spacious and could accommodate far more than those who were in the flat, making it perfect for gatherings of any kind. Furthermore, the reception staff were great, and having them there to receive packages and deliveries was incredible convenient. The pool table and games room was an added bonus on top of an already great, safe, and secure accommodation - far nicer than other places I've been to when visiting friends.