PhD Nutrition and Health

University of Plymouth

One of my favourite things about Plymouth Uni is the look and feel of the campus. The buildings are modern and unique and the library/learning spaces are amazing! There are lots of places to work, socialise and eat. Portland Square is particularly good for me as they have some GF options - pizzas for £4 and brownies! The location is a major positive as we are in the middle of town so can easily pop to the shops and move on and off of campus throughout the day. It feels like everything is in one place and living in the student village is great because campus is just over the road. The SU organises and advertises loads of really cool events and there are regular things like free swimming at the life centre which I wouldn't know about otherwise. Plymouth itself has so much to do (clubbing, shopping, restaurants, sea swimming, bowling, crazy golf etc). My degree (NEH) is great because it includes such a variety of content topics and the staff are amazing! There are lots of online resources to help with studying and Plymouth is really flexible as lectures are delivered in person, streamed live on Zoom and recorded & uploaded afterwards. Overall I really enjoy my experience at Plymouth and am very happy as it is everything I hoped for at uni The worse aspect of Plymouth Uni is the laundry situation. Half the machines are always broken and sometimes machines don't start even after Circuit Laundry has taken your money. Machines also flood, so your clothes just sit in water. It's ridiculous that we have to pay for such a rubbish service especially given the price we already pay for our accommodation. There is also a lack of gluten free options at events. Quite often there are food markets or food vans giving out free food. I always feel like I'm missing out because they do not seem to think about people with allergies.

As a mature student (30yrs) I haven't been involved in as much as I would like to due to home and work commitments. Uni had definitely enriched my life though, and I am glad I chose to attend Plymouth University and I look forward to the doors it will open

I have enjoyed it so far. I have enjoyed the lectures there and the staff have made us feel like a community rather than just one or two people talking at you. In general, I am pleased with my university experience.