The University of Worcester is a great place to study. There are many options available for support, with bi-weekly therapy dog sessions, and opportunities to chat with wellbeing staff twice a week in a “fancy a cuppa” session. There are lots of events, such as Green Week, and the Colour Mile, where you can take part in activities or go round stalls and participate in making the University a better place. Worcester is a friendly place, and there are many things to do in this small city. It’s inclusive and has a great many shops to explore down the high street. Worcester’s nightlife is mostly students, with Worcester Wednesdays being a chance for the vast amount of clubs and societies to go out on socials and enjoy a night of fun at the local nightclub in town. The campuses are only a 15-20 minute walk away (if you walk fast) and The Hive building is an amazing development, a library that was designed by (and for) the University and the general public. The vast amount of research and study materials available from this building is amazing, and the 4 storey system which promotes different working styles is greatly helpful. With the top floors designed for silent individual work, and the bottom floors designed for group or discussion work, it helps everyone who wishes to study with their preferred noise levels. Some other great buildings include the university arena, located by the river, and the Riverside building, which are used mainly for sport, with gyms and sports halls available to sports societies, and for general use. Other events can also be hosted at the arena (such as Comic-Con) which are always close by and just a short walk from both campuses! Firstpoint is the centre of all issues, with them being first point of contact! Firstpoint is a help desk, which if you have any problem with anything from finance to mental health needs, you can go to them and they will direct you to where you should be. They try to help the best they can, and I’ve often found it very useful. Clubs and societies are probably my favourite part of Worcester, mostly because I joined so many, and because they offer so many unique experiences. From Archery, Fencing, and Pole Fitness, to Cheerleading, Dungeons and Dragons, Gaming, and even two different types of Theatre societies, it gives you so many options to take part in whichever activities suit you! Overall, Worcester truly is an amazing City and University, and I couldn’t imagine myself studying anywhere else…

Geography has many facilities, with a Geo-garden located on campus, and many different opportunities for trips, ranging from exploring Worcester City Centre, to going out to the French and Swiss Alps. There are laboratories on campus which we can use to sort microplastics collected from the beach, and other findings we may collect on our travels. Worcester has a vast amount of geographical history, with the River Severn cutting through the heart of the city allowing us to step off campus and study geography right next to the University. The history of Worcester is also interesting, with visits to the cathedrals surroundings, and discussing the origins of Worcester with lecturers during trips out off campus.

University of Worcester’s halls are, in one word, amazing. There are many options to explore what suits you, from traditional halls to En-suite Extra or Premium, and they have many different features. I especially love the support available, with the ability to talk to the Accommodation Hub (directly on my doorstep) which is ran by students who will help you out with any issues you may have. Maintenance is easily contacted, with the ability to put in online requests for something to be fixed, and usually it’s done the next day! The University also has security situated next to the halls, with a quick call button in one of the University apps, and the security officers tend to range from around campus, all the way out to deal with situations involving students in the City Centre. The Security team truly are amazing, and every so often there will be an event in the student bar which has stalls run by the security team or by the police, which give out free anti-spike equipment, and alarms to attach to bags. This focus on safety and security really helps you to feel secure in your university halls.

I enjoy studying here because it’s a smaller university so feels more like a community

I like the availability to many resources online and that you have an tutor you can always talk to if necessary

I like how they get cleaned weekly which is included in the price It would be better if there was a university organised portal where you can meet/talk to your flatmates before you move in instead of searching in group chats