It is in a nice area of Glasgow; and I love the Glasgow University Union. It is easy to get very involved in, and offers a nice alternative to constant studying. With cheap drinks, a very good debates team, opportunities to get involved and study spaces as well as weekly events, it is the highlight of my university experience. However the lecture quality could often be improved. For the first two years, online lectures were recycled (in 2023 we were still being given lectures from 2020 as our only teaching material) and now we're in person the quality is often diminished. This is not true of all lecturers, I have had some genuinely great ones. However I do think in this case the disconnected, meandering and often inaccurate lecturers outwise those who are good.

The fourth year maths project allocation system is poor: asking students to rank choices and then assigning them the project that was often very far down that list is poor. I was allocated to a project I had none of the pre-requisite courses or expected knowledge for, which made fourth overly difficult and added a massive amount to my workload. I have enjoyed the return to in-person; many lecturers are using mentimeter and quizzes to keep people engaged within the lectures. This has helped massively. They are also open to posting notes and recordings online; this makes t easier if you are sick or struggling for another reason to stay up to date.

The area is very nice, and the university campus is a short enough walk away. It is also quite a safe area, which is helpful when walking home after a night out. There is a Lidl very close by, as well as Tesco and Sainsburys local shops. The rooms themselves have been renovated since I stayed; from my experience and what I have now seen, the rooms are a good size, with plenty of storage. The main issue was the appliances; my shower and toilet often leaked water into my bathroom, our heating broke and got stuck on full blast over the hottest days of the summer and our hot water broke extremely frequently. Maintenance weren't the best at dealing with this; I often had to beg for an electric heater in the middle of winter so as not to freeze

Academically, the University of Glasgow is solid, with excellent faculty and diverse course offerings. The campus itself is lovely, and there’s a strong sense of community among students. However, administrative processes such as enrollment and grading can be cumbersome and confusing at times. More transparency and streamlined processes would greatly improve the student experience. Despite these challenges, the overall academic experience has been positive, and I’ve gained valuable skills for my future career.

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