The University of Chester has a really wide range of courses, not many other universities offered my course, and they have a range of combined courses. Despite my course being more uncommon, the content is thorough and the lecturers are amazing. We have a range of content-based lectures and hands-on workshops and seminars that really consolidate my learning. There are loads of resources ready to use on campus and staff are always really accommodating. The campus' themselves are beautiful, I primarily spend time on the business campus, which even has its own gardens, library and Starbucks! Main campus is a hub, there's always student support or something to do (I really enjoy going to the Student Union Bar or watching the football games on the pitches). The only thing is that the business campus is a bit out of town, maybe a 20 minute walk across the river, but it's a pretty walk! Chester itself is a beautiful city, but I really think it's perfect for students. It's big enough to not get bored and there's always new places to go, but it's not an overwhelming big city center. I always feel safe in Chester, my parents are confident with me being here too as it's such a safe city. On busy nights out there are volunteers to help people who might need it and there is even a free hot drinks stand by the cathedral. You could walk from one side of Chester to the other in about 30 minutes so nothing is too far away, Liverpool and Manchester are less than an hour on the train so if you want a change it's not too far either. In short, I'm so glad I came to Chester. I love my course and my lecturers are great, I feel safe in the city and I'm never bored, and genuinely enjoy going to uni and being on campus.

My course is taught fully on campus, I have 8 hours of contact time a week with my lecturers. In lectures, we normally break the content up into sections and do activities to make sure we understand. I normally don't like group work and things like that, but it's always a very relaxed environment and the lecturers are happy to help, they really want you to understand and do well. It's a really positive learning environment for me. We also do workshops and writing huddles, where we work on assignments in class so we can ask one another or the lecturer for help if we need it - I think these are really helpful. My course is quite small, I think there's around 10 students. On our core modules we really get to debate and work together on the content, and in bigger classes we work with other business students and it can help get different perspectives. I don't think any of my classes have more than 30-35 people in. This also gives you opportunity to talk to your lecturers and you can build up a relationship with them. I also want to shout out my PAT, he's great. Any time we need a catchup or to go over anything at all he is so accommodating and you always feel welcome in his office.

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One thing I think is amazing about the university of Chester is that it doesnt feel like a university. The location, the classes, the teachers, the staff, everything makes it feel like home. The support available is beyond amazing and always at hand. A bad thing i have found is not related to UoC, more uni life in general, and that is the whole culture of alcohol. As someone who doesnt drink, it is difficult to fit in without drinking.

The future prospects that can be gained from this course is amazing, and the internships offered are perfect for a jump start into my future

I have needed to call for maintenance multiple times, and they have been there as soon as possible every time. Only one issue is still outstanding due to its nature. However i was placed 45 minutes away from my main campus, which makes the travel a pain.