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very accommodating to everyone, so much help given to students
Some facilities on campus (i.e., toilets) are very unclean at some points during the day, as well as toilet paper not being stocked, and no sanitary products being available. The library is a fantastic place to study, as you have access to individual pods (that are also soundproof), as well as study rooms that are available to book. Student support is fine, however, seeing as the university themselves withdrew me for an error on their behalf, it isn’t the best of the best.
Great student community, hit or miss buildings with some being ultra modern and some bland 60s brutalist structures
Really big campus, it has everything. This means I don’t have to leave campus much which makes life much easier as a student. The campus is really big so unfortunately this also means that people with any disabilities or injuries may also find it hard to get around.
It’s hard to choose the best parts of my uni because there are so many wonderful aspects. As an international student uni of Essex has made an intentional decision to make me feel welcome. Whether it is through student led events, campus led workshops or program led advice, university of Essex has proven to me that they have our best interest at heart. Regarding what can be improved, there is very little that has not been thought of and provided by the university, I would only like for the heater in my dorm to be turned on sooner as I’m unaccustomed to the cold.
Best aspects is definitely warmth of the lecturers and student unions. Worst aspects, I had a placement in my course originally but had gotten 0 support from it even though this uni advertises itself to have help. I've wanted where people have gone doing the course that I am doing for their placements or where I can find/talk share experiences. Their answer was simply blank. When I asked them if people in my course could find placements they just stared blankly across my face. I had friends from film, psychology, physiologie, language- who also wanted to do placements. Got 0 support and gave up.
Personally my experience has been nice the only issue I have is the walking distance from my accomodation to the main campus. However the university has nothing to do with that as it’s my own problem since I chose my accommodation.
The life science department facilities seem to be very good so far and in really good condition. When emailing whoever, they always respond and/or listen to feedback e.g. for fire alarm safety. There's a really good amount of societies and sports; the societies partner sometimes for their events. Most staff on campus are very friendly and helpful. Freshers week was insightful and gave enough time to settle in. There was even a speedfriending to help people find friends. There are lots of places to sit down and chill but there could be a place with unique comfy seats to just relax in. Prices for food in shops can be quite high so doesn't always seem worth it. The Store has some fresh produce which is handy to reduce the load from e.g. tesco. The Thursday Market has stalls with people selling food from all regions which is really nice. If on upper floors when it is windy, The Towers has pipes which are really loud when the wind is very strong, disturbing sleep as well so earplugs are needed. There's nothing that can be done about it unless they fully restructure them. There's a cleaner every week who cleans the kitchens, bathrooms and corridor. There are 2 lifts which is good. Switching courses is easy.
The livelihood of adult life as a student is quite interesting, feels more independent yet youthful enough for good experiences. Would be better with more cultural historical appreciation about British heritage.
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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 ...
