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4.04.23.6753 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe campus is amazing and covered in greenery. The facilities are very modern with lovely lecture halls, and amazing labs, as well as high level computers and GIS software.
Studying at the University of Exeter has been an extremely rewarding experience. The best aspect has been the supportive academic environment — my supervisors and lecturers are always approachable, and the research atmosphere encourages independent thinking and collaboration. The campus itself is also a highlight; the peaceful surroundings and excellent facilities provide a great place to focus on both study and personal wellbeing.
The staff and support and careers zone are great
The campus is beautiful and a lovely place to be. The downfall of the guild is being a separate organisation and doesn’t run like other student unions in the UK (I believe that the university actually owns the student guild which entirely defeats the purpose of it)
There are plenty of study spaces which offer quiet zones for silent work on essays as well as areas for group work. The student guild make sure that student life outside of studying is of good quality as well as in uni. There are many support teams such as well-being which allow students to be supported and encouraged
The green spaces are brilliant
I love the campus. Everything is close by and i like how there are plenty of green spaces. I love the social side through the sports and societies. I wish there was a bit more to do and the nightlife was better but that's just because exeter is a small place
- Great resources - Great support for mental health - Student bar closes early/ there is no student club that could be safer than clubs in town
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Really fun and chill around campus, loved all the societies in freshers week. Gym could be open all hours, along with the different pitches
Best: Campus is so nice and close locations that it makes u want to study Worst: Difficulty in motivation maybe
It’s far from big city, eg London However, the environment here is really nice with beaches nearby
Really love how green it is
Exeter has a good student life and campus however it’s quite far and hilly
The best experience has been joining all the societies that the uni has to offer, as it is an opportunity that has never been available before for most people. The worst aspects was the stress of living in a completely different environment to what I am used to, as the change is drastic.
Location is gorgeous and so perfect for marine biology, there is loads of hands-on experience in local areas with local people, a great way to get involved with the community. The campus has so many good study spots, good for a late night deadlines! Staff are mostly very supportive but it can be a hassle to get appointments with mental health teams if needed sometimes. Student life is a perfrct balance for everyone, the night life is small but still fulfilling and fun, there are beaches so close to go chill on, the shops in falmouth are cute, and its such a chilled lifestyle in cornwall you really do love it down here.
The people and facilities that are here to help you in all the ways possible, however there are some things that can be improved like the way some lecturers teach.
The facilities are fantastic at the Penryn campus. There is a 24/7 library with multiple floors, a quiet zone, and a help desk. There is also a gym and outdoor spaces, along with a bar and pool table. At first the location was hard to adjust to, being so out of the way, but I have grown to love it with the sea and community feel. Student support is fantastic; there is mental support, financial support, and academic support, just to mention a few. The SU also offers support and events like free soup Friday. To conclude, my personal experience of student life has been superb. I have found a lovely group of friends, I enjoy my course, and I have a job that I enjoy.
The campus is really nice
4.3
Staff are very supportive and the campus is great
There is a lot of contact hours, lectures are fun and engaging, lectures and modules cover a broad range of topics, labs are interesting
I enjoyed my time in Birks as a whole. I had some problems with loud/messy flat mates during first term but after I moved into a different flat at birks (all girls, quiet) I had a great time there.