I love Lancaster University. I am in my 4th year and I still love LU passionately and will only apply for PhDs in Lancaster. I wouldn't take back my experience here for anything.

I think they're really good. I spend a lot of time on campus and I am not left wanting. My only improvement would be for the gym showers to have doors instead of curtains in communal areas but there is elsewhere to shower, I'm just lazy after a workout

Academic tutors and feedback varies from staff member to staff member. Some are exceptional and others don't seem to have the time for you. The personal side is very good. I had to use the counselling service for help through a very unfortunate time and they were exceptional. I can't even express how much they helped me and how grateful I am though I wish that I could. They are the reason that support is 5 stars overall

I think they are excellent and I get involved a lot! They are very innovative and receptive. They seem to genuinely care and constantly work to improve our lives. I don't think they get enough recognition for all that they do

I really like though some people think there is not enough to do. I am from a small town though so I think there's plenty. I am always out in the city doing things with different people. There's a lovely community feel because it is such a small city

Soooo good. I have been part of 7 societies, exec positions for 2. Most of them were things I had never done before and now I love them. They have given me great opportunities and wonderful friends

I love the variety of topics I can study, it has given me so many different skills and understandings. I am much more adaptable now and have such a broad and in depth knowledge of topics. What I like least is when a module grade is entirely determined by one piece of coursework. I guess this does not happen much but it is incredibly stressful when it does.

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They are constantly putting on events and reminding us of the help and opportunities available. I have taken advantage of many of them including work placements and career talks. Yesterday, I went to the careers centre to get help with a PhD application and today I got an email about science and technology internships they offer, I am going to start the application for one tomorrow.

I did my undergraduate degree at Lancaster too, and loved it. So far at postgraduate level, I am really enjoying the course and the university life again. If I've had any problems with any aspect of academic or personal life, there are people available on campus to offer help and support, which really offers peace of mind!

With the exception of lack of study spaces during exam time, I think the university offers a wide and varied range of services for all students, which is a very good thing.

Academic support id generally very good, tutors/lecturers are available via email and have office hours so students can go and see them if they are struggling with something specific. Feedback on courseworks is generally detailed; full feedback is given within 4 weeks of submission. The counselling services offered are average, could maybe do with some improvement in terms of availability of counsellors.

I think the students' union are very effective at dealing with any issues a student may have, and they are on hand to support you with whatever you may be struggling with. I have previously been involved during my undergraduate degree, however I don't think I could manage the extra time commitment at postgraduate level.

Lancaster itself is quite a small city, and normally there's not too much going on, however during events such as the Music Festival, the atmosphere was incredible, the city was bustling. Generally, its a relatively quiet place.

Lancaster offers over 200 clubs and societies so there really is something for everyone. The majority of sports clubs welcome people of all abilities so if a student is looking to try something new, they will most likely be welcomed into a club. the societies are typically well funded and offer regular meetings/training sessions.

I like the style of teaching and how, in a couple of modules, you get to tailor you r readings and assignments to your interests, which means everyone enjoys the course and gets the most out of it. I don't particularly enjoy the lack of contact hours, however staff are always happy to further discuss topics if required.

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The careers service offers lots of workshops on boosting employability and offers the Lancaster Award which incorporates lots of essential skills to improve your chances of getting a job either once you graduate or whilst studying. The careers team offers mock interviews, CV workshops, help with application forms etc through drop in sessions, and frequently organises careers fair and networking events to meet potential employers.