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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
Best: the university always has some great events happening and lots of comfortable, quiet places to study Worst: lecturers strike pretty much every month and don’t always reply to emails quickly
I think the university has a lot of potential. The students what to make the life at the university good and we are offered a lot of opportunities needed at our age. Overall the facility is good but it still leaves me with some thing slot complain about. The way they handle some student conduct matters is not satisfactory to me and the student accommodation leaves a lot of issues to talk about. I like the university but the is a lot of room for improvement.
The university has such a diverse range of students and opportunities for every student to feel heard and make their own mark in the world. I feel as though the university supports every student fairly and treats us all with care. The university offers many different clubs and societies so that everyone has a place where they can feel safe and included.
There are plenty of books in the library to help with Studies and essay writing. To improve there needs to be more listening to students feedback and acting on that feedback.
Best aspects are how close everything is to me, the opportunitys that are offered and the support that is available however journalism in particle is incredibly understaffed and in my opinion unorganised and the equipment that is offered for journalism student is so little compared to the film student even though we have to do very similar things.
The University of Essex thrives on student support. There are many facilities in place to give you that extra push if you feel it is needed.
The study spaces are varied however communication between uni and students needs improvement.
It has people from all around the world which helps you learn a lot about other peoples culture. Also it hosts many events and fun activities every week.
It's a proper campus university with a vibrant and diverse selection of activities and socials virtually every day. Although the university may appear to look dated, facilities are generally good, and it's hard to fault the surrounding park and landscape. The academic programs at the University of Essex are highly regarded, particularly in the fields of sociology, politics, law, and computer science. The faculty is composed of accomplished scholars and researchers who are dedicated to helping students succeed. Furthermore, the University of Essex has made significant strides in addressing previous criticisms. The university has invested in new student housing and campus facilities, making it a more welcoming and supportive community for students. The campus is also located in a serene and peaceful environment, providing students with a quiet place to study and relax.
The student orientation atmosphere
The Student Union is very active and always presenting lots of opportunities and events to take part in.
Best- student market on the Thursday Worst- my tutors response rate
So far its been quite nice on campus, only one small complaint and that is the laundromat's quite finnicky to work with sometimes.
I really enjoy studying at the university of Essex. Everyone is super helpful and inviting, the environment ensures my studies are super enjoyable. My only complaint is the noise levels at my accommodations, I often and woken up many times throughout the night due to the noise.
Best aspects: excellent facilities in the Library/study spaces, wide variety of resources in the Library, great contact with lecturers, varied module choices, evocative essay questions, helpful assignment feedback, good mental health support. Worst: Strikes disruption to lessons/assignments, poor Wifi in some buildings.
The government department is very good, with some very interesting lecturers. The campus experience is great, with the campus nightclub and bar close to each other.
18-24 years
The university is good and have less to none complaints, but in term one the staff graded our results a bit late and it cause few problems
The library has 5 floors, as well as a ground floor, featuring quiet areas and group discussion areas. The student union is amazing, there are study support sessions organised by actual teachers, essay writing sessions and free workshops, and there are lots of fun events every week. This stretches from karaoke and disco nights to fun charity raising events which anyone can take part in! There are also hot, generous-size portions of £2 daily meals for anyone who struggles with money, that's a great help. The campus is very green, and also has great buildings, as well as its own research laboratory building! The teachers are superb academics and very knowledgeable in their subject areas, but also other wider subjects! There is always room for improvement though, however I cannot think of anything that displeases me about Essex uni. It's really the place to thrive, and it is way ahead in the Social Science and Economics departments. Its really great.
18-24 years
First gen student
I love the campus life, being on campus creates a real community. Theres good opportunities to do things and find a job, and lots of places to make friends through sports and societies. There could be a wider range of jobs available alongside more affordable housing and eating options.
4.3
Close to home, prices in the student shops
All in person taught this year. Times for some lectures and seminars on my timetable are quite ridiculous when I’ve got a lecture at 9-10 then one at 5-6 in the afternoon
Kitchen space tiny, 12 people 1 floor so quite noisy. Location very good- close to main campus and all other university facilities