Despite health concerns, I have had an amazing time and coming to Bangor was a great decision and I might never leave! For future students I would encourage you to get involved with as much as possible, be responsible but have a great time

There is an entire department dedicated to careers advice and services. They can help you with CV, interviews and career sessions to make sure you get the most out of yourself when applying for jobs. Target jobs is a website posting placements, work experience and internships

Most- Variation and practical elements to theoretical concepts. Least- During first year, all my ODA days were on a Wednesday so I didn’t get to participate in any rugby matches

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Small office but has lots of rooms and a welcoming reception area. Representation is great especially for sport as they have got involved with loads and coach women’s rugby. Student facilities as a whole should have maybe another cafe or bar

Some buildings are old and constantly under construction but others are modern and fresh. My lecture buildings are to a good standard and sports facilities are amazing especially the new 3G pitch

Bangor university buildings are spread throughout town, all in walking distance except ocean sciences in Menai Bridge but this isn’t applicable to myself. Walking to and from my lectures takes 10/15 minutes and into town is also 10/15 minutes

Excellent. There are many team and individual sports as well as, a huge variety of societies. I don’t know a society that doesn’t exists!

Academic is good depending on who your tutor is. Mine has drop in sessions and replies quickly to emails. Others have offered no support. Feedback takes 3+ weeks which is good for assignments but for exams it should be 1-2 weeks so we can remember what was on the exam. Personally the counselling team are good but hard to access/know how to access

It's been a change from sixth form, having to learn food shop and to cook, clean, do laundry and keep up with work and the additional work too. But I wouldn't change it for the world, the experiences and friendships made aren't to be taken for granted. Honestly the best decision I have made.

Bangor university offers a BEA, which is a Bangor employ-ability award, allowing our achievements that aren't academic or sport related to be noticed and rewarded. They offer loads of advice for careers/CV writing, placement and volunteering opportunities and support any path you wish to take to the fullest.

All of our lectures are recorded so if they are missed you can watch them back in your room and get additional notes from them too. We have lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers and lab practicals all enhancing our learning. Lecturers are engaging and dedicated to their teaching as they all research in their respected areas. On outdoor activities we spend 8 hours a week either on the lake doing water based sports or land based, climbing and hill walking.

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The student union is great, it has several 'departments' including, writing skills to help with referencing, housing support, careers advice, mental health and counselling support as well as disability and financial support for those who need it. They also offer trips, volunteering opportunities and provide hall mentors in your building for additional support when you need it.

Amazing, everything is accessible to all. Laundry services, bar, security, sports centre and gym as well as, bike sheds and parking facilities. There is also a little shop on campus, allowing quick shops to be completed. Within 10 minutes of most university buildings for lectures, meaning you can lay in! My actual room is fab, spacious, affordable, clean, has a bed, wardrobe, en-suite shower and toilet with basin. Large desk and some storage for all the work etc.

Fabulous!! Labs are great, full of technology and able to be used from first year. Lecture halls are spacious each with several boards to view from. Library's are open 24/7 and include internet access and printing facilities. Sport centers and the gym are modern and have all the latest machines/equipment. As well as a weightlifting platform and climbing wall!

Pretty good! Everything is accessible, shops, clubs, LOADS OF PUBS!! There is all the standard local shops and essential (Post office etc). As well a range of supermarkets, pubs aren't in shortage, normally several on each street. Clubs and bars as well as cafes and restaurants are great, lively with loads of good music. Takeaways are great and are normally free delivery.

Great!! Join as many as possible, if there isn't one for you, then set one up! There are obviously the usually sporting ones as well as niches ones too (Octopush/Quidditch). Societies range from school/subject related ones to equality/LGBTQ+, from gardening to debating and board games!

Academically, everyone is provided with a personal tutor who is always accessible by emails or via their drop-in sessions within their office. They offer both academic and personal support during your time at university. Feedback is provided both electronically on return slips of your work and in person through feedback lectures/seminars. Counselling and mental health support is great, appointments can be made, assessments taken and it's all confidential, so you don't need to worry about a thing