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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsProfessors are generally supportive and passionate but the general area is very quiet and can be a little isolating if you're used to a more busy life
Uni lectures are really good and they know their stuff however the uni has declined over the last 3 years due to funding
Best - societies and the social benefits these outside of university Worst - lack of clear communication between the administration and students
The uni life is of the best we have lots of events going on and there isn’t ever a dull night. The distribution of the campus and lack of vending machines the campus is very spread out and the food courts are in one area so it’s a long travel from different parts to get a snack if you have a break in your class
It’s close to home for me, and there are plenty of facilities.
Not much going on, a lot of students can’t speak english - terrible location and very few off campus accommodation options, on-campus accommodation prices are ridiculous
The environment is very good for study, the lecture room Only needs good heating
The best parts are the emphasis that the uni puts on supporting students with preparing for after graduating by offering many career related opportunities and specialists you can meet with to get advice from The worst aspects for me would be the social aspect of uni as there is little opportunities for commuters to attend events as there is a large bias on night life which makes it difficult to enjoy the university outside of my studies
The people are really lovely but the location is quite mediocre as it's a 50 minute walk from the town centre
I like that it’s a campus uni, everything’s in one place and it makes it more social despite the fact there’s not much going on in the wider town outside of uni. I hate that nowhere on campus ever has any heating. I have asthma and it really affects my health spending all day in the freezing cold even when i'm indoors.
Great teaching staffs; however, it would be great with more emphasis on future prospects opportunities.
Good for educational advancement and opportunities. Could do with upgrades for better looks all over from accommodations to main campus buildings
Made lifetime long friends
I believe the environment is quite good, and the location of the campus is perfect as there is plenty of nature and it isn’t too far from the city centre.
Easy to navigate and people are nice and helpful
The campus is Dull, and the location if near the center would’ve been great. The Course itself is sufficient with good student support
Colchester is not the most lively city on weekends, not really the university’s fault though
Best: very local, easy access, everything ok campus Is close together Worst: lack of good nightlife events on campus, lacklustre society presence
The best would be the area and the community and the worst would be the cost of accommodation.
4.3
I think that the SU makes uni life much more enjoyable and easy. It is easy to make friends out of the classrooms.
Sometimes modules feel quite easy it feels like I’m in primary school. University should be challenging, not boring.