I have had a great first semester at Nottingham! Lectures could be a little more engaging and interactive but they really get you deep into what the subject you love is really all about. Most of the lectures are really friendly and approachable and know their stuff so can really engage you on a one-to-one basis!

Through the university, I have been able to secure my first ever part-time job within 2 months of being here! The university presents various opportunities to get involved in jobs whilst working at university - and even has a department in the Portland building dedicated to it! Post-uni careers I haven't looked at so this isn't applicable in my review.

As said above the lectures could be a little more engaging - there is always the tendency to fall asleep! But my overall course - Biology - is really good - a great mixture of lectures and practicals all intertwined together - a feature that wasn't so available to me at A-Level!

The students union put on various events for freshers whether you like drinking or not. Their freshers week plan was absolutely fantastic and it allowed me to settle in to university life quickly. They are always seeking to improve by asking the students themselves via surveys so they have the passion to meet your needs. I feel like the students union could get a little more active in our day-to-day lives and making their presence known more around the university but this isn't a major problem.

I absolutely love my catered accomodation - I get a nice spacious room and great value for money in terms of food. It's a 10 minute walk from my room to get to my lectures and a 3/4 bed! The accommodation staff are absolutely fantastic and the cleaners go above and beyond their duties and always go out of their way to say "good morning" to you as you're leaving your block.

Basically any need/preference you have the university can meet. From a swimming pool to multi-purpose sports halls to meet your sports needs to counselling support or general advice about student/university life. The university facilitates a lot and to an excellent quality as well.

A wide variety of clubs and bars in the city make a Nottingham night out a fun one! I have had so much fun coming to Nottingham university for it's excellent fun nights out! The city itself during the day is an ordinary city with all the shops you could possibly want and a scenic square that everything seems to gravitate to! Despite all the claims of it having a high-crime rate - in the 3 months I have been there I haven't personally been affected by the sort. A great city to be/live in!

I'm involved mainly with 2 societies even though I signed up for 6! The societies host a wide range of events suited to your interests. You have so many societies to choose from at Nottingham as well from subject specific ones e.g. ChemSoc to hobby-related ones e.g. CakeSoc! They let you meet all kinds of other students from different years at the university which can enhance your university experience on a whole new level! My only advice would be to really think about what societies you want to join and not just impulse join them because you may find yourself not having time for some societies like me and them being a waste of money!

From financial support to counselling - the university is really there to support the student's and their experience at university. They make this really well known through the range of support that they offer - because they know how hard the transition to university can be! There is continuous support offered to students all the way from their first year to their final year - making you feel rest assured that you're in safe hands - even if you aren't in the comfort of your parents home!

One of the best universities to go to, I would definitely recommend it! I have had the best experience because of the university and what it had to offer and I wouldn't have gone anywhere else.

I feel like going here as put me in a good postion for jobs.

My course has been great but had some problems with modules.