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4.04.23.01042 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
First gen student
Harper has a brilliant atmosphere and is like a small family. The SU aren’t always as supportive as one would like
Harper Adams is a great place to study as by being an agricultural university it is very out the way in the country but also not far from Shrewsbury, Birmingham and other big cities. The university has amazing events with the Student Union, aswell as all the local pubs having offers for students and the town club having a student night aswell. It could be improved by having more student seating around campus, due to being a 5 minute drive from town majority of students stay in university between lectures and sometimes it is difficult to find seating to have lunch and do work for an hour or 2.
Harper is a lovely place to study, everyone is very supportive and there facilities are great.
The staff are really friendly and helpful, even the lecturers are always supporting students. They also seem passionate about the subject they teach and that resonates with their students. Some buildings, such as the veterinary building, is very up to date and high-tech. However some buildings are outdated and don’t have very great facilities. In particular, the A building has no toilet. Moreover, although the library has sufficient facilities, its design is rather bland and often there aren’t enough seats.
Beautiful location and fabulous community Limited facilities - would be ideal if partnered with Keele to share services
Lecturers are great for support
Harper Adams makes it such a great place to study because it provides so much to us, especially our course, with the farm, labs, insight Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy clinic. The only thing needed to be improved is if I chose a quite night and there is meant to be no noise past 11pm or even 12am I would like it like that. But apart from that, I am very happy with the services and experience I have had so far.
18-24 years
First gen student
Good overall but could be greatly improved. Gym should definitely be free as the facilities are basic. Library is good, accommodation is in desperate need of updating. It's not a very inclusive campus for those that don't like partying/drinking/socials. It's also really inaccessible for people that can't drive as the shuttle bus is expensive and not very reliable (although improvements have been made over the 3 years I've been here).
The best part is the support available to all students, especially ones with learning difficulties, there is always support if you want it! The worst is the organisation of the timetabling for the final year students, all lectures crammed into 3 days of teaching, so no time to prepare for tutorials if required!
Clubs and societies are the best, 5-6 lectures on a Friday is bad and su being boring
18-24 years
A great location to study for both people with an agricultural background or without, the university offers a great veterinary nursing course that focuses on the theoretical as well as the practical parts immensely. Although the university still has some progress to be made within their Student's Union, it is an opportunity for students to let their voices be heard and make a change for the better.
This university is good if you come from a farming background. If not it is hard to fit in and many of the events the uni or student union step up will not be suited to you.
18-24 years
First gen student
Good night life SU management and clubs and societies awful Cheap rent
Always a nice feel from the campus and the students, both are very welcoming. Varied amount of societies and clubs to attend . Student union decisions don't always reflect the students best interests and the equine facilities need expanding to cope with the larger cohorts.
As the uni is getting bigger the library could do with a revamp as there is limited study areas especially when it’s busy. Limited number of cafes/places to eat, only branded site is Costa. Terrible experience with accommodation in first year, I was forced to live in town as the university stated they were ‘full’ I received no help to find a house and no compensation. I had to experience freshers week all on my own on a hotel week which had an impact on mental health. Very poor
18-24 years
Good University and course team. Students Union feels like it doesn’t represent the majority of its students and that they are forgotten about
very remote location, enjoyable learning opportunities, especially on harper farm, student union improving after feedback and being transparent. culture is unmatched
18-24 years
First gen student
Great rural university with a great community feel due to the small nature of it. Large range of clubs and societies catering for a huge variety of interests. Improvements to SU in regards to events and preserving university heritage and retaining the Harper's unique aspect. Rural nature leads to large reduction in transport links in comparison to city based universities.
18-24 years
Student union just need to be more invested in what the majority of students want, however that is coming they seem to be making a big effort to change atm. Social life is by fast the best in comparison to other unis, the groups of individuals you meet at your social become very important to you very quickly
4.4
Located in Shropshire, Harper Adams has a great atmosphere. In love its close connection to nature.
You get a lot of practical hands on experience.
Good facilities available of high quality and high quality maintenance by staff.