I struggled when first moving to uni but with the support of the uni, lecturers and friends it’s been the best years of my life so far and I’m so glad I’ve spent it in Worcester as both the uni and the city are very suited to me.

We are given constant advice it regard to how we can work professionally and have at least 2 modules during the course to go into employability in depth, which have been amazingly helpful.

We have quite a small number of people in each year of our course which means that it’s a lot more personal, and you get to know the lecturers more so you feel really comfortable talking to them and approaching them for help. Having a limited number of students also means that it’s much easier to access facilities. Lectures are very long meaning you have plenty of time to get stuck in with a topic as well as put it into practice, however I think the course could do with a bit more information in regard to academic writing.

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I don’t really get involved with my student uni because I live quite far from campus, plus my uni work takes up a lot of my spare time, as well as travelling a lot.

The facilities are amazing, especially now that the illustration department has their own building. Plus the fact that most facilities are open for really long hours so you can have access whenever needed.

Worcester has a great balance between a city with everything you need and interesting places to visit with the community of a town. It’s not too busy and scary for those moving away from hope, somewhere new, it has quite a homely vibe and is very safe.

I’m personally not part of any societies, but based on what my friends have said they are all very welcoming and fun. Plus there’s quite a variety to choose from.

All the support is amazing and having a hub like ‘First-Point’ as a place to go to whenever we need help has been so useful. Whatever issue you may have if you go to first point they will always help and point you in the right direction, and whichever other university service you use from there is always equally as helpful.

My overall experience so far of university is really great, im so glad I came and in particular chose this university. I love the city and my course amd feel like I definitely chose the right course as I am enjoying what I am doing. I am also learning a lot from lectures and my approach to image making and am definitely starting tp have more of a clear idea now as to the kinds of areas that I want to wprk in fpr the future.

*building on a portofilo to show clients and possible employers *sending out live briefs *transferable skills such as: image making, using macs, how to present your work

I like most the variety of image making techniques that we learn and the ways in which are taught to help me work out what the best approach would be for my ways of working. I like least the long presentations/lectures that I cant always find infuence my decision making process or image making decisions.

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I dont tend to get involved with the students union. This is because I have a part time job alongside my degree and dont have as much spare time.

Great! I particularly like the university library The Hive. As It really helps my studies, has a great selection of books and staff are really helpful. I also particularly like the universitys new art house built. As it is very spacious for me to work in and create.

I really like Worcester of a city. It reminds me of home, with the kinds of people that live here and the freindly atmosphere. I diddnt want to live in a city that was too big and busy, so Worcester was a nice way to ease me in and now feels like a home away from home to me.

To be honest I have only ever been to one of the sports clubs, badminton, when I first started and I wasnt that keen on it. This is because some sessions were taught and some not, and diddnt want to be paying money for un taught sessions. However, I do use the university gym and I am really pleased with that. Good value for money, but perhaps could do with more variety of equipment.

I have never used any personal counciling services and my Academic tutors have always been really helpful. Giving advice on what best to do, advice on my studies, personal issues if I have any and pointing me in the right direction for this if needs be.