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Sort:Latest reviewsThe uphill bailgate area of the city is extremely nice with steep hill being named best street in the UK last year. The nightlife isn't like Manchester and London as previously said but its definitely worth going out in. The student nights at the engine shed are good and more and more good live acts have been playing. Zane Lowe does a few student nights in the year which are definitely worth going to and Moda is a really good night that rivals big city events. Calvin Harris and Sub focus have done nights which were insane. Generally you notice more students than residents so it is what you make it. The university campus is brilliant too!
These are the only things you need to know about Lincoln: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5fzmmrk6kk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6YvpZb1pOY
I moved to Lincoln last year from Cambridge, and you'd be surprised how similar they are (considering the Cambridge 'elite' reputation). But I wouldn't worry about really chatting with locals, you're more likely to socialise with other students anyway. And the nightlife is good for a town of it's size. The best thing to do is have a look around the town, if night life is important to you then maybe book into a hotel and try it for yourself.
I do health and social care and for any applicants, I'm sure you will all love the course as much as I do. The lecturers are brilliant and the work is challenging but really relevant. A word of advice though, don't expect to be able to just walk the course. If you don't turn up to lectures you will not pass. Some people in our year struggled to grasp that. You're only in a couple of times a week, make the most of the time with the lecturers whilst you can, because they'll be busy with other students the rest of the time. Think how fast Sixth Form/college went by, uni'll be even faster!
I'm doing the Biomedical Science degree at Lincoln, and I'm in my first year. During my freshers, the tutors gave us a reading list at the welcome talk/induction. Everyone's really enthusiastic, but some people were worried we'd be given an assignment the first day!They don't ask you to complete an assignment for the first class, the first few lectures was easing into the process, and making you feel comfortable about what you were learning and who you'd be learning with Side note, make sure you buy the books, but only use pencil to highlight them with - then you can sell them on after first year.
I really love it here, yeah the University is new but then because of this, the equipment we use is all pretty new - and they're adding to the facilities every year! Yeah it does offer really good work experience, most of the tutors actually have ties with the industry still, some often still do bits of work here and there for the broadcast industry - our TV tutors have worked or still do work for ITV, and our radio tutors have worked or still do work for the BBC. I done some work experience with BBC Radio Lincolnshire because my radio tutor had really close links with the staff there. Then you have Siren FM which is on site, you have LSJ, and the newly created Brayford Radio (check out their websites). Then you've got the Lincolnite, the newspaper on campus, Lincolnshire Echo is literally opposite, and you have Lincs FM not far from the Uni. I don't do TV anymore, but my friends do and they have a mentoring programme which means that you get a TV tutor as a mentor who helps you discover work experience placements and opportunities at places you want to go to. Someone worked at Top Gear, my friend worked at ITV, and my other friend worked at Tiger Aspect Productions when she was at home over the holiday breaks. It's all up to you and whether you're motivated to get these placements, but they're available to you and you get so much support from the tutors.
im a 2nd year Biology student and ive worked the open days, so if you see someone wandering round with a high ponytail, it's me I really enjoy the course, it's so general that students don't have to specialise in a certain area if they don't want to. However the option's there if you want to take it. They are also doing the possibility of a sandwich year in industry, but look into that one more as they have only started doing it so i'm not aware of the details. The facilities we have a good, and there's books in the library if you need them, but i's probably best to buy your own so you can highlight important bits
Our timetable for the first semester was pretty OK, mine for the second semester is 4 consecutive 9am starts though. Everything else about the course is great, there's not one module I've really hated yet so far (other than maths). I'd say my favourite so far has been Software development, but Problem Solving is pretty fun. What really annoys me is that not everyone has this timetable. Others have the data structures workshop that's on Monday late on Thursday, and the Wednesday software development on Monday at about 11 or 12. So the other half of the group only need to get up before 9 on Tuesday and Thursday, and they have an extra day off
Lincoln's pretty dead compared to most places - there's not all that much to do throughout the day so you end up staying in a lot. I know that means you get loads of time to do work but first year you don't get much so you're just vegging out a lot of the time. The night life is good, but could be improved - most places just seem the same so I don't really get the point, but there's quite a few little cafe's if you go up the hill. If your family comes to visit, take them up there, most people find it's the best place to take them
I cannot recommend Cathedral Street Apartments more - it is cheap, what you get for your money is incredible and it's so close to everything. If you don't believe my review, have a look round on an open day and you will truly be surprised. We pay £3500 a year for so much, and save so much money compared to everywhere else. I know most places say quality over price, but with Cathedral Street you get both. Touchstone - the landlords - aren't amazing, they take a while to fix most general maintenance problems and only have one representative for Lincoln, but excluding that it cannot be recommended more. Come to Lincoln and live here!
The first thing you need to know about Lincoln is if you ever go for a night out at the club Quo Vadis, make sure you don't buy any drinks - especially on Skint Tuesdays. There have been loads of reports about drinks been tampered with, it is best to STAY AWAY from drinks there even if someone offers to buy you one. Lincoln is pretty much totally safe expect for those nights, and it's best you learn about it before you arrive than from experience. Lincoln other than that is lovely, the University has tonnes of facilities and I would recommend it to those who want a quiet city and not be overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of anywhere too big.
My product design course gives me everything I need; artists, contextual influences, work experience.. I enjoy working across all the different levels with other students, and find that this encourages me to give an example to them about how their work should be presented. If I don't go into teaching product design, I expect I'll go into marketing. The technicians in the workshops are the unsung heroes of the university, they know everything there is to know, and are willing to help you whenever you need it, give them a visit if ever you're stuck for ideas.
The Illustration and sci-fi society are brilliant, exactly what I joined societies for. There's a society for everyone, so don't think they're stupid before you even find out what they're about. They've helped me become more confident in myself at meeting new people and making friends who I wouldn't necessarily meet on a normal day. Sign up for them on the society fayre during freshers, but you don't have to go to every one you sign up for, choose your favourites and stick to them!
I live in a shared house, it's a nice location and my housemates are pleasant. I find not going for accommodation through the uni means I get my accommodation much cheaper than most first year students. The city is lovely and friendly,, I wouldn't worry about getting lost because everything's in such good locations, and if you ever need a hand finding anywhere you can just ask a local and they'll help. More equipment for the course itself would be useful but the library and mac suites are amazing, and full of technicians and course representatives that'' help you whenever you need it. Brilliant helpful and fun societies for meet ups and socials as well as educational activity
The nightlife on offer is great, but the course is fabulous, it's everything you want from a course and the different tutors and guest speakers are inspiring and full of knowledge. Hayes Wharf is a great investment, it's so close to everything, you only have to walk 5 minutes to get to uni, but you don't have to worry about being far from the centre of town because everything's round the corner and the the bills are all inclusive, but don't lose your key because it costs a tonne to get them replaced. Manage your finances and you can afford it and enough to go out and have a good time, and afford everything you'll need
There seems to be too many people for the Uni than there are facilities, particularly with the NHS facilities, you can never get an appointment and the open hours are weird. The clubs are over crowded and there are too many people on some of the courses meaning you don't get enough time with the tutors. I think they'll just accept everyone to hope that it'll become as popular as other Uni's.
The timetable makes no sense, and we're supposed to understand it without it being explained to us. The majority of the workshops we're given though are good - very informative and useful for future studio work. The print room has some incredible resources and print machines and great expert advice. The plaster workshop is where you can go to just explore and experiment, and the mac rooms are huge with loads of art computer programmes on them. It's just the organisation of the art department that's the problem
I don't like my course, the tutors are complacent and stuck in the old teaching methods. The work we're set feels outdated and useless nowadays,and I don't understand how it will help us in industry. The nightlife is great though, not as buzzing as other cities but good for the size of Lincoln, and there's so many good nights out! I recommend it, but not for graphics
At first I was worried about starting at uni, but my flatmates made me feel welcome and at home straight away. We went to the first night of Freshers and it was hilarious! You don't need the bands they advertise, but if you want to keep busy every night you should get one even though at first look they seem really expensive, they actually end up working out and being value for money. Everyone's in the same situation as you are, don't be afraid to approach new people, you'll be surprised how nice everyone is.
4.5
The city is great but the university isn't completely up to my standards. I like the scenery, particularly the cathedral. There is a good atmosphere, night life and I feel safe. The university can be difficult when it comes to getting help as a lot of the work I do requires learning new methods which everyone struggles with. My accomodation is fantastic (Brayford Court) because it's good value for money.