Bristol is the perfect university for anyone who loves trying new things, there will never be a dull moment in Bristol. There are so many different active student societies as well as a lively night life and a city which doesn't stop. The university itself is well equipped and there are lots of different areas to study or meet with friends, the chemistry teaching labs are very modern too.

Lecturers are generally very enthusiastic and happy to discuss any questions you may have. Studying chemistry at Bristol I feel that I am part of something exciting and I can't wait to be involved in cutting edge research in my final years. One big reason I love Bristol university is the flexibility you have to mix subjects. I have been able to take a French module alongside chemistry which should then enable me to go and study in France in my 3rd year. I would certainly recommend Bristol for students who are interested in multiple subjects. An important point to note is that I would say that the amount of distance learning varies a lot between courses , so I would recommend finding out about this to check it suites your own expectations before you come to university. Finally, I have really enjoyed my first year at Bristol so far, I feel like I have had a great work life balance and I am particularly happy with the first year being largely assessed through course work, as I only have one chemistry exam in the summer!

The rooms in Churchill hall are a fantastic size (massive desks!) and the catering is generally good. If you are not afraid of a 35 minute walk onto campus, the location being slightly out of the city centre has been really nice for me this year. There are also buses that run very regularly which are generally reliable, there are sometimes difficulties coming back on a night out but usually you shouldn't have to wait more than 20 minutes for a bus. In my experience I have had some difficulty meeting people like me at churchill as I hadn't been to boarding school or had experience living away from home before, but after some time I found my crowd and am really enjoying my time here now.

The people i have met both on the staff and fellow students have been very nice on the whole. There is a good sense of community in most aspects of university life that makes coming here to study feel a lot like home. The worst thing I would say can be the facilities as often it is hard to find a seat in a library if it is a busy time of day but broadly this is not an issue that many will face.

The quality of the course on the whole is very good providing the opportunity to put into practice in labs much of the theory taught throughout the year. Lectures are mostly good but some lecturers show little passion for teaching which can make certain subjects a little harder.

It was great at University Hall, for the price much was provided and any issues were fixed in good time. All the people I met there were great and there was always something going on. Being in Stoke Bishop it was far from many things but the regular U1bus service made up for it.