Social Research degrees

The RVC is a brilliant university to study at- the motto work hard play harder definitely sums up life at RVC. We are studying one of the most university intense courses and have worked so hard to get a space to study vet medicine, yet we always find plenty of time to let our hair down as well, whether that be partying or playing sport, or sightseeing, with the whole of London on our doorsteps there is no way we can get bored! RVC has a great sense of community between all year groups, combined with lectures from European and worldwide specialists and the accolade of being the oldest and biggest vet school in the UK!

The student union at our University is amazing and very helpful, the social life is great too and both the SU and University have several events on throughout the week meaning there is something to do everyday. The accomodation on campus is lovely too and there are so many different options to suit different preferences, everybody I have met has loved their accomodation regardless of where they’re staying. I would say that some parts of campus are fairly rundown, a lot of main buildings are big square concrete buildings and so after time they discolour and look a bit worse for wear, some newer buildings like the Business School are absolutely gorgeous but I do find the majority of spaces could do with some refreshing. Additionally, the Albert Sloman library claims to be open 24 hours but that’s only true for I believe 4 out of 7 days which can make last minute work slightly difficult at times. The thing I would like to see improved the most at my University is the selection of cafes and restaurants. I find this to be the worst aspect of the uni because most of these places serve food that is either very unhealthy (I.e. fast fried food, pastries, pizzas etc) and honestly not all that appetising. When I compare it some of the campus food and drink facilities of other universities, they all seem to be very modern, on trend, healthy etc. and I think that Essex lacks that in some areas.