University has made me a much more confident individual. I know feel like I’m able to talk to people and discuss my ideas, where it’s in our tutor groups or even in our large lecture halls which I wouldn’t have thought possible a year ago! I feel like the university push us to our best ability, getting us prepared for placement and examinations with as much support as they can give. I’ve additionally met people on my course that will not only continue with me throughout my degree, but through my future career too.

As a student nurse, half the year is spent in different hospital settings. This is a positive experience as not only do you get to experience a variety of hospital environments, but additionally, it may help you decide what path you may want to go down after you graduate. Alongside this, we are also recommended to find individual placements, such as volunteering or working abroad in another health care environment, the university are very good at helping you choose something that is suitable for you. Sometimes, it may be difficult to balance a job with placement and university work, which is why flexible work as a University representative or working bank at a hospital may be recommended.

Sometimes, I find it difficult to process what the lectures are saying whilst at university, which is why I like how there’s a balance between watching lecture slides and also practical based work. The skills laboratorys involve mainly hands on work, learning about different techniques of bandaging, dressing, taking observations, I find being able to watch our lectures and then physically able to complete this ourselves after, it a fun and safe environment to learn in. Additionally, I like how nurses from different specialist background come in to speak to us as we get a taster of what a typical day is like as a diabetic, asthma, community specialist nurse.

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The University of Greenwich has a vast amount of different clubs to get involved with. It also has just expanded their student union, with a new library with an underground basement club, they additionally have outside silent discos in summer. There’s normally always someone to talk to based right in the university for any queries about the student union. I’m based at the Avery Hill campus, which has improved the dome setting, with ping pong and pool tables to use free of charge all day.

The university accommodation I has shared facilities, such as the bathroom and toilet. The kitchen is very spacious and also has a balcony. Fortunately, they have put us together with other student health care professionals, which is very handy whilst on placements as people are understanding of your different shift times. When I’m at university, it’s really handy as I’m so close to all my lectures.

The university has a good amount of facilities. There’s a gym based inside the dome, which is has a reasonable annual cost for students. Additionally, there’s a range of different clubs to get involved with. The library ion mansion site is very pretty and has a large range of subject specific books. The library closes at 12AM which is good when you have last minute deadlines! The night life is fun on student nights, especially with the new underground student club opened on the Greenwich site.

At the Avery Hill Campus, we are based in a quiet part of London. However, there is a massive park right next door, which is good if you’re interested in fitness. Eltham has a couple of pubs. However, it only takes 20 minute to get into central London by train, where you have access to everything! There’s also free university buses, that take you straight to Cutty Sark, which is perfect for a chilled day out, waking up to the observatory, having a lunch out or being able to walk right by the Thames!

There’s a variety of different clubs you can get involved with, it doesn’t have to be just for sport either, there’s a lots of different societies for each subject that you take too!

Fortunately, we have a very good support network of tutors we can go to. These tutors are accessible by email or they are happy to see you in person at the university. Whilst on placement, there are link lectures which come are assigned to different wards, so you’re able to discuss anything you may be struggling with to a familiar face.

First year was absolutely horrible, I lived on campus and thats where most of the concerns and feelings of not being safe came from. Campus is loud and resident assistance only just tell people off once if theres a party in your flat during the week, they don't take any further action. Since moving away from campus, it has been great, tutors have been supportive, library facilities are great.

Absolutely amazing placements! Love it! Huge variety and great support.

99% of the staff are absolutely amazing and wonderful, supportive human beings! Some bad days like everyone has got you know. But really truly very supportive and helpful. They give 101% to help you pass the course.

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On my third year and since the first year elections I haven't really seen or heard of SU events. There was a mental health event last month but they only announced it 2 days in advance so i couldn't attend. Some things happen on campus without announcing anything at all and if you're lucky, you walk in on it, if not, then it's like SU doesn't even exist. Thats for Avery Hill campus.

Mansion site cafe and canteen are 5STAR SUPERB! Avery Hill, the Dome canteen does not live up to it. Very sad to see Mansion site go, Hope they move the canteen to the Dome. Toilets STINK 99% of the time, you have to really know your way around campus to find decent toilets. Nice shop.

No. Avery Hill campus is situated in the middle of absolutely nowhere, if thats what you like then awesome but theres no shops, cafes or places to have lunch off campus.

There is some variety but if you want to take part you really have to get in contact with them and keep pushing them to send you information. I joined St Johns - had one meeting, never heard anything back. Sent interest to dance society - never heard anything. Only good and active society has been yoga society.

Tutors and feedback are extremely supportive, always there to help. Counselling is occasionally difficult to access, can have long waiting lists and poor communication but 85% of time has been good. Some more specific services, e.g. emotional support worker, dyslexia support worker can be difficult to access. Student services at Avery hill campus are amazing, Financial support always on hand, help with login to portal etc, always there.