The cliché goes that uni is the time of your life. I have had some ups and downs, but uni has certainly been an experience, both academically and personally and I would recommend people to go to uni if it's academically and financially viable for them to do so.

Facilities, for me, are excellent. It is rare to be left without a computer in the library for instance.

I am aware of financial support system at the uni and have relied on them in the past. They were very helpful and probably their role is a little understated.

I do not really take part/use the SU and its facilities so it's difficult to give a true opinion. It certainly looks good and appears to be active, which is positive.

I don't go out (in terms of nightlife) very often, but I am partial to attending sports events at the Echo (darts/boxing). I also spend time in and around the city and wider area taking in football matches at varying levels.

I dabbled in football first year and judo last year. However, I don't really have much contact with clubs/societies so it's difficult to say.

It is highly engaging and thought-provoking, covering topics that I have a strong interest in.

I anticipate a struggle post-uni, as a result of the current financial climate, although it is improving. There is a case for stating that a degree now does not hold the same sway as it used to and this obviously has to be taken into consideration.

I live in newly built halls and although it is nearly twice as expensive as my student house from last year, it is preferable to the house. I am closer location-wise to uni, there are minimal distractions and it is fully furnished and well-kept, giving me one less thing to worry about.

University is actually very tough, make sure you try hard because it is expensive! I really enjoy my course, which i feel is important, if you don't enjoy you're course you will find it hard to be passionate about it and maybe not do as well. So think through the decision of what course you're going to do well. A good thing to do is to join a sports club as it is a very good social past time and you will make some great friends along the way