My experience so far has been pretty stressful, but I have enjoyed it. I was out of education for 4 years and itching to get back into it. I don’t want it to be easy, I like the challenge. I’ve met some good friends, had a good first work placement, and am enjoying student life overall. I have lots of family support, which really helps! I do find it difficult to work along side my studies, which is a shame because I enjoy my work. But my time will come...

Facilities are good, campus is fairly large so there is plenty of space. Multiple places to eat and drink, multiple spaces to study with PC access. The skills & simulation building is really useful too.

The support is there if you need it. Tutors are helpful but they don’t spoon feed you, which is what some people expect if they’ve come straight out of college. FirstPoint is a really good resource for any kind of support you need, whether it’s financial or personal etc. Knowing they are contactable even when you’re not on campus is reassuring. The personal tutors tend to stay off-scene until you need them.

I haven’t got too involved in the student union, the building that they occupy is cool though - lots of space to chill, a bar, a shop etc. They represent every kind of student there is, they’re very accommodating and friendly people.

University of Worcester is in a good location, it’s only a 15 minute walk to the city centre which isn’t much of an inconvenience. I drive from home, which isn’t too bad of a commute. But it can be difficult to find somewhere to park. The university car park is often full, and payment is required - I already pay enough in fees! There are lots of little ‘corner shops’ in the area; there is a student union shop on site for essentials, and a fresh fruit & veg market 🙌

There are loads of societies and sports opportunities available. Personally I don’t participate in any societies/sports as I don’t have time. I know there is a gym on site, membership is slightly cheaper if you’re a student.

There is so much content within the nursing course, it can feel rushed and incomplete. Lectures & workshops do not have enough allocated contact time. There are some inconsistencies between lecturers (not sure how that can be helped though).

37.5

My course has a high employability rate post graduation. There is lots of support available (if you need it) from different people at university and at work placements. A lot of nursing students have jobs lined up before they even finish the course.

Stressful, but good

That they engage us