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It was alright. I went down the Fine Art pathway which I thoroughly regret because all of my artwork had to be developed on my own, with no direction. I had next to no help from the tutors and when they did help me it was only to create art to their personal tastes. They definitely had favourites - the ones who made art that was similar to the tutor's art (using coloured string to make lines etc.) This course was excellent for anyone going down a design route rather than Fine Art, my friends in design pathways had structured briefs, deadlines and their tutors were friendly (even if a little scary.) The studios in the design pathways were set out well, everyone had their own desk and walls to stick up their work and inspiration. The studios in Fine Art were dependent on medium used - sculpture had the biggest studio space, but people who drew and used the computers had to share studio space. This lead to me doing the majority of my work in my student accommodation (Carlton Hill is really nice btw, right by college and the city centre - Liberty may have ensuite but it really wasn't worth it) which made me wonder why I was doing the course in the first place. It felt like I was just ticking boxes again - we were even given checklists on the amount of work to hand in. Felt like A-Level. Loads of facilities though - Mac

The University of Cumbria is a great place to go as it has such a homely feel. Because it is quite small it is easy to make friends, especially in your first week during freshers week where the university put on many great nights out so you can make friends with other people in the uni and not just on your course. Freshers faire is a great way to find out about societies and clubs in the university. The societies arenall run by students and they are so kuch fun as you again make friends with people who are not on your course but also from other years.

I am doing civil engineering and swansea is very high ranked for this course. I fail to understand this as there is nothing special about the lectures. There are dozens of students in the lecture hall and i can hardly hear the lecturer speak. Despite everything the lecturer talks like a robot and leaves 20mins before the lecture ends. On top of this they expect us to solve examples which i have never seen. The accommodations are not good as they are hardly maintained. The lift is always out of order and there are weird noises coming from the joints of the buildings. The structure doesn't seem strong at all. If i have a chance i will try to change my university in the 2nd year.

I always wanted to learn welsh and I have been successful in doing so being here. Swansea is a very beautiful place and the university is just near the beach. The atmosphere around is such that i never actually realise that I am here to study. There are some great places like the JC’s bar, the pool area or the lake to hang around with your mates. My campus had become my world and I never actually feel the need to go out of the campus. The campus is like a small city in its own.

Swansea university has taught me to be studious, social and adventurous. Academically I have been helped whenever needed. The students union is one of the best and has soo many clubs and societies. Being near the beach there are so many activities going on around. Gower is a famous tourist spot and is probably the best spot to spend a day. Making friends here is not an issue as everyone is new here and in the same situation as you are in. I am not happy about my accommodation tough and I am planing to move out next year.

Swansea has some of the clubs in the UK. the party life here is crazy. I love travelling and the university arranges many trips to different locations. These trips are held throughout the year. I am helped with whatever i need from visa to finance. I live in uplands and i recon everyone should stay there. I get a very homely feeling and the rooms are way bigger than the ones on campus. The best part of the students here is that everyone is dressed up so well always and hence that is my best time pass to sit and observe the people around :P

I am an international student here and I have been living in swansea for only 2 months. But already i am in love with this city. The people around are very welcoming and and have guided me through everything and help me settle down. My flatmates are really great and we all love having fun. My lectures are such that all my classes are distributed evenly and hence I don't have all the load on one day. Food is an issue for me as i cant cook and there are very few food joints around the university. There is a beautiful pond near the university where i normally hangout. Till date everything has been way more fun and exciting than i expected. This is a perfect university.

I wanted to get into swansea because i loved their football club. But since I am here i am loving every bit of it. My flatmates are awesome and they know how to have fun. The freedom is awesome and everyone is having around in their own limits. I am a huge playstation fan and there are tournaments held in the students union bar. There is always something going around in the university and there is a very low probability that one can get bored here. On weekends a trip to some nearby location is affordable and super fun. All the places are a small bus trip away. Totally a fun university if you have to have fun while studying.

Swansea is definitely the coolest university. The ranks are not good for some courses but I don't think there is any difference in other universities and swansea. The lectures are held properly like any top university. There is a wonderful bar on campus which is open everyday and is a great place to chill with your mates. There are so many clubs and societies in the students union that it is a task to choose which to join. There are people with all types of personalities here and irrespective of that everyone fits in perfectly. My flat is on campus and it is way more fun than i thought. Definitely a should go uni.

This is definitely the freakiest uni I have come across. When i talk to my friends in the other uni’s they have half the experiences of which i have had here. The party life is crazy and people literally know how to enjoy. Exams are few and hence there is not much pressure on the students. The city is a great place with so many restaurants and pubs around. If you are a sport fanatic this is the place you should be. There is a wide range of adventure sport available and the students union helps you to do the needful. I will surely recommend this university to everyone.