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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
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Great facilities for my course specifically. A lot of places to study and get food. Can make lab booking to practice stuff specific to my course which is very helpful. The aesthetics of the uni could be improved, a few areas need a bit of touch ups and some of the toilet facilities aren't the best.
Very nice environment and very close facilities (su bar close to classes, close to security...) It's easy to find your way around. If you wanted to improve something, maybe add more activities outside the lecture hours. but overall ver happy
Best experience- hanging out with friends
18-24 years
Diverse modules Nice lecturers More water stations needed - a fountain inside the toilets feels unhygienic
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honestly I’ve settled in so well here considering I don’t live/come from essex only thing I dont like is the fact that there’s so many hills
To me, the worst part is being away from my family and friends as I grew up in France but it goes in pair with the best part of uni which is to meet new wonderful people and try new things !
Support and guidance from lecturers and staff is great Facilities are great More lectures on each day instead of being spread out would be beneficial More events on each day
I love the university in general especially the social life balance with the su bar on campus and some other fun regular events happening.
18-24 years
I love my accommodation so much and I get lots of support from staff with anxiety issues and illnesses. I think the uni could be improved by having more events at sub zero on other days of the week for students with lectures early in the morning the next days. I would also like the gym to be 24h
25-34 years
The campus and facilities can be slightly worn in places
Various restaurants on campus really practical.
Its has some nice places to study as well as great food options should you need to grab a bite. The student union is great when it comes to events and keeping students up to date with upcoming events and offers. The campus has a really nice outdoor space with lots of greenery as well as the pond should you fancy to study outside. Ways that it could be improved could be making places more accessible with office hours rather than always pushing for zoom meetings. I am someone who prefers face to face engagement. As well as this, student parking, having an app that tells you how many spaces are left in each carpark would be super helpful, especially during busy periods!
From the perspective of the best aspect of the University of Essex, the university provide different language class for every student for free including more than 6 types of language you can choose. From the worst aspect of the University of Essex, it is easy to get lost in the campus even if we have guidance and support
I love the place, with great outdoors surroundings. Parking spaces are spacious. Lecturers are always looking out for their students and themselves. Amazing student support.
The uni offers many facilities where students can study; one of my favourites is the Library, now open 24h (perfect for last-minute work hahah). The campus also has many food and drink stores, all with fairly reasonable prices considering a student's average budget. Maybe it would be a bit better if they renovated some of the accommodations with better mattresses and larger wardrobes!
Fairly social, meaning you get to interact with many people and make new friends throughout the year. However, some faculties are quite outdated and need to be modernised.
best - people worst - travel and timetable
4.3
University of Essex is a great place to study as they focus on the students growth and future in the way that they support students through the initial registration, onboarding, via Student Union and life on campus. They truly make students feel welcomed and supported during every term during the year and offer a wide range of activities (sports, day and night activities along with support groups).
The course modules itself is very engaging and interactive and the lecturers are full of life and actual teach the modules so that everyone in the class understand.