I am currently doing a semester abroad at the University of Essex, as I am from Canada. So far my time here has been pleasant, as the campus and classes have been good, and have been fairly easy to transition to from back home.

Lectures and seminars could more productive, and where more learning could take place.

Very close to grocery store, walking trail and train station which makes it pleasant. Amenities and the dorms themselves are very good. However, only complain would be the price of laundry, which can be very expensive

The library being 24 hours helps majorly with studying.

There is a good amount of contact hours, all the lecturers are knowledgeable.

Sizable rooms good bathroom facilities. However the kitchen could be in a little bit of a better working order as the light has been broken for 5 weeks and has not been fixed.