Engineering - MEng (Hons)

University of East Anglia UEA

I have really appreciated the examination methods in my course as it takes a lot of stress off knowing that they are broken down into smaller exams. One thing I would improve upon is the resources available online, as it can be quite hit-and-miss with what resources are available based on the module. Furthermore, there is a lack of access to pass papers which I made up by providing us with problem sheets, but I would like to have the opportunity to be able to sit past papers as a part of my revision as I believe it much better simulates the conditions in an exam.

Travelling to university can be quite a problem due to the highway keeps on fixing the road so every time I have to take the longer way to university and walking to lessons in the university each building is around 10-15 min walks so if the lesson you have is in another building then it will take a while to walk there and you may be late

The Sportspark accommodates a large variety of sports with high quality facilities. There is currently a fee you need to pay to join certain sports societies that play there alongside additional fees that the society itself may require (travel, equipment, etc.) The campus is expanding and fairly accessible to disabled people, despite lots of steps. The campus is roughly located 40 minutes from most places (including Aldi, which can be a gruelling journey if you buy too much). Buses are available every 10 minutes (I think) and are easy to navigate. There's a great deal of student support available though I think that therapy sessions would be better held in person. There's a great deal of societies and sports available. The student shop recently got a 1* food rating. I'm enjoying my time here, it seems like they listen when you ask for help or improvements to be made. The only thing that continues to irk me is the uncontrollable heat of accommodation in summer, (often described as a greenhouse).

The whole academic year Has been okay given the circumstances, it has not been ideal by any stretch. Communication could have been better, but overall that’s the only major downside.

Fun (played many new sports and tried new foods and met new people), interesting (academically, have now explored my subject a lot deeper), difficult academically, hard to spread time for work, financially broke