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4.04.23.01042 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsHarper Adams has good facilities such as the library, which provides a large amount of journals, as well as a quiet place to work. The library study rooms are a great place for group assignments. Most of the staff are friendly and approachable if you need extra help. To improve, timetabling could be changed to help with traveling into uni
Good craic, nowhere quite like it, wouldn’t change it for the world. 10/10 brilliant experience.
18-24 years
The staff are really welcoming and helpful, they will answer any questions you have or point you in the right direction. The campus itself is a rural campus and has a lot of green space which makes it a nice campus to walk around between lectures and there are plenty of cafes to go to for food or coffee. It could be improved by listening to the students wants and needs a bit more
18-24 years
First gen student
Such an inclusive place that is based in a lovely place. Had the best uni experience due to all the support I have received.
18-24 years
Feels as if there is a wider community on site, but the su is expensive as there are less students. This is the case for the su nights and prices for spirits at the su bar. And the alternative for a night out is an £8 taxi to take you to Newport the nearest town. I believe the gym could be extended, and smith machine or two to be added.
18-24 years
a lot of the farmers hate vegans and LGBTQ+ people :/ The courses themselves are pretty good and there’s a lot of facilities for the vet side of things
Best bit is the community feel everyone gets on and knows everyone Worse is probs location it’s not near very much but that can’t be changed
18-24 years
First gen student
The university has many places to do work and the veterinary education side is amazing so it helps massively. People are always available to help and I couldn’t have gone to a better place. Student life is great too
18-24 years
Amazing student support , plenty of fun activities and events , SU is very good
The campus is great as you feel more at home. The food in the canteen and the student union themes.
The SU is a great place, but I feel as though the tickets are a bit overpriced, it’s sometimes dangerous in the SU due to all the pushing and there has been many injuries within my friend group due to this. But it is a great place to make friends and have a dance. The halls are a great place, it’s almost like having your own community and it’s fairly easy to make friends with neighbours and people in the surrounding halls.
Great place to study, lesson rooms are easy and quick to find. Lecturers are helpful, the seminar/tutorial sessions work well
Best - proximity to farm, can gain practical skills and see theories in practice. Lecturers are very good. Worst - catered Halls of Residence need a re-vamp
The good aspects: Facilities are close to each other A large variety of extra sessions that allow you to gain additional skills (farm sessions, etc.) Tutors and lecturers care about students. Labs are well equipped The area is safe and clean The uni tries its best to support students without a driving licence There is a strong sense of the community The bad aspects: The first term barely had any social events outside of weekly parties and pub quizzes. It would be nice to have more film nights or barn dances evenings. Worth mentioning: The location isn't for everyone. It's a nice rural location and travelling requires lots of planning. If you like having everything (shopping centres, restaurants, entertainment) close to you, then you may dislike this place. Especially if you don't have a driving licence
Very social and only been here for 1 term and already travelled across the UK to places I’ve never been participating in events I wouldn’t have done if I wasn’t here
18-24 years
Love harper Adams uni life, people are great. Gives great experience thanks to the course being very hands on. The lecturers help you a lot and answer any enquires. I would recommend harper to people interested in veterinary nursing and that are ready to live in the countryside. As an international student I’ve felt harper community has helped me a lot. The only problem I see is the public transport to get to Newport or harper aren’t great.
It’s not busy and feels more catered to you and your course. Tutors are friendly and helpful and willing to give you as Much help as you need Having a Starbucks or Greg’s or subway any takeaway firm would be good on campus and could be slightly more practical aspects and revision questions for modules
18-24 years
First gen student
Harper is 100% the best place to study agriculture, I am currently in my second year studying ag with animal science and so far I’ve loved every moment. Having a farm on campus allows the teaching to be very practical with opportunities to get involved with milking and lambing. I know for a fact Harper will open doors for me that no other place could allow especially through the placement year. The year out working within the agricultural industry gives the opportunity to learn and gives a comprehensive understanding of the industry. The placement year not only teaches us about agriculture but the interview process that comes with getting a new job. I can say it’s really boosted my confidence and I feel once I’ve graduated I will be ready to go out and into the real world.
improvements- lots of potholes on campus road and needs more parking as well as long gaps between lectures. It’s got good atmosphere and lots of well maintained buildings. As well as all the lecturers are Enthusiastic
4.4
Really great range of working spaces and student events as well as open spaces and country living. accommodation could be updated and a greater number of lecturing staff could be employed as often short staffed within the veterinary sector.
Amazing range of content taught with a lot of up to date evidence as to the taught material , as well as being well blended learning done well. However the number of tutorials and contact hours could be improved for final year students as these are often scarce, considering most of the university experince has been impacted by covid feel this would greatly help with student experience and engagement !
Limited value for money , although catering available often not many choices and meat based so not ideal for all students. Additionally a lot of accommodation issues with main at nice throughout the year such as leaking pipes , broken radiators and showers. But the rooms were of a large size and lots of space to study and well situated on campus for easy access to all spaces.