OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
The university experience has been great. Apart from meeting lots of new friends, expanding my knowledge and gaining confidence,...
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
The university experience has been great. Apart from meeting lots of new friends, expanding my knowledge and gaining confidence, I also took the opportunity to write an article for the student magazine - got it published and won the prize for the best article! The university has also been helpful for meeting established academics from other disciplines and other universities - good for networking!
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
The course has introduced me to many different types of skills that will be useful for many different types of job. In this respect I feel that the University has equipped me really well. Also, my confidence has been increased by taking this course which is always a bonus when attending interviews!
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
The lecturers were relaxed, supportive and had a sense of humour (very important). There was no 'them and us' attitude, but you are treated as part of a team. The courses available were varied so something to suit everyone's tastes. The courses were a good mix of academic and practical which helped me gain a more in-depth understanding of the material.
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
I didn't really get involved in the Student's Union. I'm a mature student and fairly quiet. I like to sit in a quiet corner and get on with work. Maybe I'm just not the sociable type!
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
The facilities are great! Nothing to complain about.
City Life
What’s the city life like?
Glasgow is typical of any city in terms of 'city life'. Plenty to see and do and anything you could want, you'll find it. Glasgow has a great buzz to it - people are friendly, sociable and helpful.
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
I was a member of the gym and really enjoyed that. It was a bit crowded before the new gym was finished - now it's great! As for other clubs - there seems to be something for everyone.
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
The support is really good. The department was really supportive when my daughter was in a car accident and needed lots of help as she recovered. Without their support I would have fallen behind. Academically, the lecturers have been great - always making time at short notice in order to have a chat to sort things out, make suggestions and even providing their own books when material wasn't available in the library! What more can you ask!
Having said what you have said would you recommend your uni?
Yes
