European Languages and Society with International Management - BA (Hons)

University of Stirling

best aspect is the beautiful campus, student accom is lovely. worst aspect is trying to get a space in the atrium or library

The campus itself is beautiful and scenic. We have a loch on campus which is so nice to walk around during study breaks. The uni buildings are well maintained and equipped, especially our library which has 4 floors and has everything I could need in terms of langauge books for my classes. The sports centre is also great and offers us so many facilities. This is a massive bonus for me as I often go to the gym and play volleyball at the uni.

I didn't really know what to expect when I was coming to the University of Stirling, but after spending a semester and summer here I can only say it has been quite an experience. The University designed a really great zero unit course that gave deep insights on everything that is expected from us as a student and also importantly how it is going to support every step of the way to make it possible. Also, the modules are well structured with very approachable professors. With vast library resources, student learning services help, sessions and events all around campus, it didn't feel so overwhelming as it could have been as an international student. I was never alone. However, one thing that could have been done better is the mental health support. I was able to access this support but it wasn't delivered in the way I would have wanted and sessions were really limited. Other than this, I love Stirling and I could not have chosen a better place to study.

The stunning campus with a lake and surrounding hills, the excellent sports facilities, and the active student body are Stirling University's best features. The worst parts are that some students find the nightlife options to be restricted and that it might be inconvenient to be so far from big cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow.

I like how much the University of Stirling makes very students from different countries feel at home with all the activities and the festivals celebrated in our university. It's good to know more about each culture that builds awareness and breaks all the stereotypes that existed before. The students are so good, and the university is the most warm place that I have ever seen. But I do feel that there are certain areas where improvement can be done. First, I feel that the university should consider late joiners because it's difficult to understand what the university wants if you enter the university after missing some classes; there can be different reasons for that, but if they can help students with that, it would be a great help. Also, I felt that in the beginning months, it's better to design timetables in such a way that you get more classes with your classmates. Even after two months, getting class with all of the other batchmates is difficult. To build a network and to have a bond, we need classes together so that we are familiar with some of the faces and names at least. Also, I feel that rather than putting the food in the free food area for any particular time, I would appreciate it if it were done at least twice a day since I have seen a lot of students that really need that. These are some of my views about things around me, and I feel that other than that, putting all these inconveniences aside university of stirring is much more satisfying and enjoyable to study.