The general freshers experience was good and settling in was very easy. Student disability support has been very good for dyslexia but other student support services have lacked. The campuses are well presented and easy to navigate but some of the facilities could be improved. Not all of my lecture rooms are fit for purpose however the teaching quality is still good and the practical aspects of my course have exceeded my expectations. This wasn’t my first choice university however the education has been good so far and the work to life balance is very fulfilling.

As someone with contact hours 9-5 every weekday it can seem overwhelming at times but the course is well structured to avoid too much pressure and my coursemates are all very approachable. All of my education is in person which is fantastic and online resources are always there for extra support material. Lecturer response time has always been good and my personal tutor is excellent. Despite this, some feedback on work has lacked detail leading to confusion on how to improve.

Although I chose my accommodation through my university, it is actually owned by a private company. This has been a great choice of accommodation as when comparing my halls with friends, I have the best possible living conditions at a cheaper price than my peers. My room is an ensuit and I share a kitchen with 4 others. The accommodation is well maintained and any maintenance issue I have had sorted quickly. The block is key carded and the building is gated so safety is a major advantage. The university do not allow a free sport membership for students at my accommodation which is a disadvantage as it limits the fitness opportunities but this is purely as it’s classes as ‘off site accommodation’. My walk to campus is 20 minutes and it’s a very pleasant journey where all roads are pedestrianised - there is a bus too. The journey into the city centre is also quick and efficient so overall it’s the best location I could have picked.

The campus is very green and is just a beautiful place to study and work. There is a really good balance between socialising and work, I’m able to balance playing sport and meeting up with friends with my studies, not having to compromise on much. The lecturers are very helpful and they generally explain things well, although the pastoral and careers support through our tutors could be improved. Generally I am very glad I chose to study here in Nottingham, and would recommend it to anyone looking to achieve highly in both their career and at the same time be able to have a thriving social life and overall good work life balance.

My course is mostly taught in person but a lot of revision material and courseworks are completed online in my own time. Personally I enjoy this balance of contact time and independence to work how best suits me. In terms of the tutor program, I don’t feel my tutor provides enough support or guidance on future career prospects or methods of navigating learning on this course in general. Not for lack of contact time, we meet every 2 weeks with our tutor, although I don’t feel they are very engaged in my learning or really provide any extra value to my degree and career prospects.

It was very close to campus, but also had Beeston just down the road for shops and groceries. There was a key card system for getting through the gate which locked once you were through which made me feel very safe. The quality of furniture and the bathrooms and kitchen were overall very good and almost brand new for my year so there was no mould or decay really at all. My room was spacious and clean, and only shared a bathroom with 1 other person which worked well.