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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
UEA is in such a lovely area and the campus is absolutely beautiful. It has pretty much everything you could need on campus, and has good transport links for buses and coaches, and it's one bus ride away from Norwich train station. I haven't had much experience with the student support services but I've heard from friends that they're pretty good. The uni was pretty good with COVID precautions, with vaccinations being available on campus as well as free testing. At times it's apparent that it is a company and it could do with remembering that its main priority should be its students and staff over making money for the VC, but overall I'm happy here and I wouldn't change my decision.
I've enjoyed the course so far. I love seeing lecturers who are really enthusiastic about their subject, even when it seems niche to the rest of us. Moving to in person lectures has been done well this year, as generally every lecture is delivered in person as well as streamed online and recorded so 10/10 for that. I would say that sometimes the lectures and seminars (not including stats) seem a bit irrelevant to the summatives, so perhaps something could be rejigged in that department.
First of all, Norwich is absolutely beautiful. It's a city with a towny feel and I felt at home as soon as I got here. The move away from Oyster cards at home was a bit weird at first (honestly still is) but I soon figured out what to say to the bus drivers. Transport links are pretty good, getting around by bus is easy enough, if a bit more expensive than I expected. Uber doesn't exist here so nights out are generally synonymous with getting a taxi, but there are usually enough available that it's no real issue. Train links seem pretty good and both Megabus and National Express stop on campus. There's also a hospital right next to the uni if you have any serious drunken mishaps, and a medical centre on campus if it's less serious.
Living on campus was a pretty good experience for me. I lived there from Sep 2020-July 2021, so we suffered severely from COVID. I lived in Norfolk terrace ziggs. The double rooms weren't allowed due to COVID so I was living with 11 other people. Between us there was three toilets and two showers, one oven, two half fridges and three half freezers. Location-wise ziggs is really the best you can get, there's really no bad views onto the field and lake. At the end of the day I think it's the second cheapest accommodation available but it's really not bad value. Sharing toilets and showers isn't as big of a deal as you think it will be. Sharing a kitchen is the thing I didn't enjoy, particularly because my flatmates had a tendency for being extremely messy, but ours was the messiest flat I saw the entire year so I guess it's just who you get put with. I had a flatmate of mine move flats for a different issue and it was a really quick and easy process so if you do have any issues, it'll get sorted. Would recommend.
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
City Campus but with all the buildings being close gives you the best of both worlds. New Student for life centre attached to the SU is really nice and fits in with the universities 'theme' . In person and online lectures have hit the sweet spot in 3rd term (I personally enjoy having a few online lectures that keep you from travelling in.) Cardiff is a great compact city with lots of potential for further expansion through towards the bay.
I like the blend of online to in person
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
Everyone is so supportive, easy to talk to and open for anything really.
Can be tricky to be able to keep on top of everything. Stress levels can be quite high, however this is a very rewarding course.
Being close to the waterfront and local amenities.
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
Worst university ever. Charged full fees for a completely remote course, zero mental health and well-being support. £75 resits and virtually everyone in my cohort will only be passing because of their ‘procedures’ - including their exam software kicking students out of exams not being a ‘genuine reason’ for setting aside a sitting - all the stories on here are true. They told me I failed 3 exams and were saying I had to resit, I challenged them as I didn’t receive ‘fail feedback’ for any of them and it wasn’t until I challenged them that I then found out I had actually passed and they got my grades wrong, three times! So many that have managed to graduate from here have gone on to not pursue a career in law due to how traumatic the LPC experience at BPP is, and I’ve been tempted to drop out most months. Absolutely do NOT waste your time.
No access even post-pandemic, still charged full London fees.
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
Veterinary Physiotherapy at Plumpton is a huge let down unfortunately but has such potential to be a great course . The teaching and communication was absolutely dreadful! The lecturers clearly have huge amount of knowledge but simply don't know how to transfer that into their teaching and make it quite clear they dont have time for you. This is their first year teaching this course at Plumpton and have made that very clear with the lack of planning both theory wise and throughout he practical weeks. A few (not all) lecturers are very passive towards the students and make u feel like every question is a stupid one! Leaving you feel very deflated and non the wiser after each week staying at Plumpton . If you have previously done a course in body work or similar then the course may work for you but if you are fresh out of college with a lack of knowledge then it may be more of a struggle. Many complaints have been made by other students this year and nothing has been taken on board. There is little to no communication about upcoming big assignments and simply have to fend for yourself and hope for the best. I didn't want to have to write such a bad review but its the last resort in hope they might actually listen. The college itself is lovely, great location and other courses seem to run well here with a nice community in general but Vet Physio itself is a huge issue.
Distance learning for Vet Physio really just doesn't work the idea of it is great but you really need to be hands on all the time. The quality of work set is terrible and sometimes not even relevant to the course.
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
Best- I got great counselling through the uni when I needed support, they got me signed up for counselling easily and it was great having someone to talk to when I needed to. I also love the uni buildings and my course. Worst- timetables are quite sporadic , I wish all my seminars and lectures were closer together and on the same days of the week.
best- the content is diverse and interesting, there are so many different angles and approaches looked at when studying creative writing and contemporary culture so students can always find something they enjoy worst- some lecturers don't explain the aims of the modules well enough so students can feel unsure of what they are specifically learning about and aiming for when studying that particular module
It's good because there are so many places for students to explore and enjoy and the uni buildings are right in the centre of the city so there are so many facilities/ bus routes/ shops around it. Students have job opportunities but also a fun night life to keep entertained with.
what I like most is the location and the sense of community between students living there . I also love the study room. What I like least is how expensive it is, and how the rooms can feel not homely sometimes.
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
Campus for my studies is in a difficult location and you are dependent on the facilities available if you need to buy anything. The nearest supermarket is about 20-30 minute walk. Navigating campus can be difficult initially as signposting isn't always clear. However, campus is peaceful, surrounded by green areas. The library is very good. Parking facilities available for students free of charge, plenty of places to get hot drinks/food/snacks. Staff that I have had interactions with have been supportive and helpful.
The expectations of Student Practice Educators at times can be vague. Workshops are helpful though. Opportunity for Face to Face workshops would help improve them so that students can Practice/explore the tasks as this is a more beneficial way of learning Practice skills.
Kingston Town Centre has plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, etc. There are also weekly live events in one of the main night venues for reasonable prices. There are also many green areas locally such as Richmond Park & Bushey Park. Living in Central Kingston is expensive, but transport links make it easily accessible from nearby towns such as New Malden & Surbiton.
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
As rated above it really is a great for study at least in my humble opinion. I love the location, the facilities, and the looks of the university I am getting along with all the people I meet and have good relationships as well! Plus this Uni is where I have met my girlfriend and I am really thankful that it brought us together! The events are organi1ed either by the University of Suffolk and the Students Union!
I like how the lectures are being led and the lecturers making it fun for all students in my opinion. The tutor contact time is varied throughout the time, however, it is understandable as there are other students and tasks that are taking their time. There was not much issues for me at least that can mention here.
I love the location by the marina it is very nice walk in the summer and also varieties of events and different parks available for visit.
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
This is the worst teaching establishment I have ever had the misfortune to register with. I am a distance learning student, there is little support and the admin staff forget to register you onto modules. I have had to chase staff to find out when the modules are starting, some staff are disinterested and have no input into the courses, the work was written possibly several years ago, it is on a website for you to complete but you can’t ask questions. It has put me off considering any further learning and has made me wish I had never signed up for the course. Do not consider distance learning with this uni.
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Reviewed: 25 Apr 22
Unfortunately, there is not much I can say in regards to student life and the overall university itself as I lived off-campus throughout my years of being here. There always seems to be events held both in and outside of university hours, with other facilities all close by for those wanting to experience the uni life with friends or by themselves.
The education (when it comes to actual medical/clinical information) is useful for the course and placements in a hospital can be a wonderful challenge for a nursing student. The lecturers are there for you should you require assistance on coursework and essays, plus the library services are a lifesaver when you are unsure of where to go next in your academic work. One downside however is that due to Covid placements have been postponed and shifted throughout the years, and now our final year has us starting 3 essays and one dissertation all with almost the same due date and what feels like nowhere near enough time in between with coursework and placement to get it all done, it is a very intense and full-on course so be forewarned there.
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