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What I really like about the University of Essex is the campus and the whole environment. There’s pretty much everything around campus, from food places and cafes to shops, sports facilities and nice areas to sit and chill with friends. I especially like the green spaces and the lake because it makes the campus feel like more than just a place to come for classes. You can spend the whole day there and always find something to do. The Students’ Union is also one of the best parts of uni life. They organise different events and activities that make it easier to meet new people, make friends and get involved, even if you’re new to the UK or don’t know many people yet. I feel like they genuinely try to make everyone feel welcome, no matter where they come from. It’s quite easy to start conversations and meet people from different backgrounds, which makes the whole experience more enjoyable. If I had to suggest one improvement, I’d say having clearer signs around campus would make it easier for new students to find their way around, especially when they first arrive. It would also be nice to have even more events throughout the year so everyone has more chances to get involved.
Essex is a great place to study because the campus is beautiful, the atmosphere is welcoming, and there are many opportunities to meet new people and discover different cultures. The student facilities and social activities also make university life enjoyable. However, it could be improved by providing more affordable food options on campus, improving access to information about facilities and activities, and offering more common areas where students can relax and socialise.
I'm having a really good time but it's really difficult to find my way around campus.
Best is the library and the bar! Worst has to be the 9ams.
Best aspect: The amount of events going on on campus and the student facilities Worst aspect: In a kind of boring area (I’m on the Colchester campus). So far I don’t have any actual complaints about the university itself
Everything is so good!
great accommodation, close to London.
I really enjoy walking around campus. The campus is so pretty and always lively which puts me in good spirits for studies. My only thing I’ve found is getting lost in the campus is easy and and finding certain rooms within building can be hard especially with the lack of signage.
Best aspects of the uni experience are definitely the people I have had the chance to meet along the way! And uni halls was definitely an interesting and out there experience. Meeting up with course mates has been great as well and the general banter of uni. Worst aspects for me personally are nights out! That is me though, since I release for many people it can be one of their favourite things, but me personally I feel the atmosphere of being in an area where people are out of it and theres loud music blaring through your ears while people are shoving through is not exactly my cup of tea!
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It is a good university with a modern academic staff, which is quite adequate for the department I chose.
PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for ...
