I love the old building that I study in and the facilities are great with the most lovely and understanding staff but it can be incredibly freezing trying to work in a building with old windows and stone walls.

I have always found the contact time with tutors great, and have never been nervous to ask for extra meetings as well to support my studies. There is a great balance of independent study, just getting on with it without constant check ins, as well as someone being there when you need advice and direction.

Best: - Good academic vibes - Great library selection - Excellent lecturers and tutors Worst: - The security team, i.e. reports of racial profiling of students, intimidating energy - Having to pay extra for certain facilities on my course (Fine Art) - Lack of funding for arts courses

Best - Great tutors and lecturers - Individual spaces assigned to students - Good range of content to learn - Visiting speakers - Great sense of community Worst - Lack of funding meaning that workshops and learning opportunities have been cut - Having to pay for materials i.e. screen-printing materials, printing

Most - Location Least - Had a prison-like atmosphere & building design - Lack of community - Price