My overall experience at university so far (2nd year) has been outstanding, and I truly think that students that decide to take other paths (such as apprenticeship) are missing out on an incredibly formulating experience which will positively shape the rest of their life. I would recommend the university experience, and especially Northumbria and my course, to any student who is deciding what to do post-A-levels.

The facilities at the university are fantastic, and with more development coming all the time, they are only getting better. I wish my course had a proper dedicated space inside the Business School rather than at the Northern Design Centre, but that's more a personal thing than an actual issue.

Academic support is open and available to all students and made well-known, so I cannot fault this. Having had experience with the personal support offered by the uni, I can honestly say that it feels like they really care about the welfare and future of their students, and that I feel valued and respected by the university and their staff.

As the President of NUOVO, I find that the SU gives a lot of great help to societies and their members, and they really elevate us to reach the next level, wherever we are at. As a member of my course though, the SU can prove very difficult to work with, especially when trying to organise an event. I wish there was more clarity from the SU with exactly what the process is when a group of students wish to hold an event or sell a product to students - the information I've received in the past has been very confusing and unhelpful at times.

The city life in Newcastle is better for a student than anywhere else I've been. Both the day and night-life are vibrant and perfect for a student to live in.

Northumbria has a wide range of clubs and societies that are affordable and available to join, for any interest you may have. From my experience of societies (Poker and NUOVO) I have had a fantastic experience and would tell any new student to get involved in any societies that appeal to them - you won't regret it!

The EBM course is taught in a standard manner for a small course (through module sessions), but the environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork is fantastic. I like the one-to-one contact time with tutors the most. I like the assessment spread the least - the timing clashes of several assignments can be awkward to manage.

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Through my course (EBM), the enterprise team and societies, I have developed a great deal outside of course time, so I think that the uni does a great job of increasing the employability of its students.

Very basic, but does everything that you need it to do (Lovaine Flats). It's good that a budget option is offered in student halls for those who want to save money, such as myself.

Awesome. There wouldn't be anything that I would change, very rare you can find a city with excellent university, amazing nightlife as well as other things going on in the city, as well making sure you feel safe and looked after

Very good

There is lots of different kinds of support available, whether it's to help you academically or emotional or even to help organise your finances.

Habita has good food and it's cheap and affordable, the SU always holds a good st paddys day! Other then that I don't tend you use the SU

Awesome. Newcastle is the best place to live when being a student

There is a diverse range of clubs and societies, so there is always soemthing for someone

It's small and intimate the course so everyone knows everyone on a more personal basis.

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They have a careers department, as well as almost daily email updating students on events and info that could help you become more employable. Also offer work placements and study abroad options that would widen your skill sets as well as being able to gain valueable experience