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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsMany places to study like the library and cafes and you can book rooms and equipment and there is also a bar where you can hang out with friends plus you get a lot of support from lecturers and career advice
The best parts is that there is always something to do, working in the student union as well as being a customer you always have somewhere to support you too. The one thing I would say is that because I’m living on campus even during Christmas and Easter it’s hard to find something to do for 4 weeks
I think this university is such a great place to be at and it has a lot of great facilities and resources and the support of students is amazing. Although some aspects are lacking a bit like the location which cant really be helped and there need to be some improvements with the student union with its events and the social event that go on inside the university. overall i have really loved it here and being here is great.
The lectures here are really insightful and provide lots of information, the people here are really friendly and the activity’s and events that go on are good fun to
I like that there is a lot of space and nature, and almost my professors are extremely good at their jobs. That said, I don't think the experience is value for money (or anything near it) which is disappointing.
It's a nice place with lots of green areas and the staff are really supportive and friendly. I think their needs to be more student support for example more regular drop ins with student advisors especially over times we are in placment.
The student night life could definitely be improved, but overall I think the lecturers are great and super super helpful. I find listen again to be really helpful, and when it comes to exam season, the lecturers are easy to find and are very helpful to ask questions.
Lots of activities, nice campus
The best aspects would be how nice and respectful the student body is, the size of the campus you could never get bored of it and how peaceful the campus and university accommodation area is. Aspects I think could be improved on is cleanliness initiatives to educate students on why it is important be clean and keep areas clean
University of Essex has been a pretty good place for me to study overall, especially because of how friendly and diverse it feels. I’ve found it easy to meet people from different backgrounds, and there’s usually something happening on campus which makes student life enjoyable. Most of my lecturers have been supportive and approachable, although I’ve noticed that the teaching can be a bit inconsistent depending on the module
Everything good
I think the University of Essex has a good campus. It’s well maintained and beautiful, most importantly as someone who commutes it’s easy to access with multiple bus stops which are convenient. I think my philosophy aspect of my course is fantastic, always supportive and very easy to communicate with! Law here is also fantastic. There’s many great study facilities, I’m finding more each day! I also think the student union is great here! Very interactive even for a commuter.
It's the best top university in the UK for economics and for the strongest research in the UK
University of Essex is a great place to study because of the nature and diversity of its campus.
Great place
A great place to study
improved via, easier way to navigate around, different variety of food stalls/shops
I think it has definitely gone through tough times alongside other universities, but I do think there were times that made this university, in particular, receive the Times award. The facilities and feel of the campus are mostly highlighted through its beautiful brutalist library and its environmentalist business school, but there are still questionable architectural elements that dot the campus. Student support has unfortunately degraded since before my time, especially with the removal of Residence Assistance and many restaurants, such as Roost and Func, which initially provided the university with a diverse array of foods. The navigability of the classes also depends on the fact that classes in the squares are very anti-beginner-friendly to navigate their maze-like structure. Nonetheless, its students' union remains resilient and optimistic; the location near London makes it a perfect balance for both international and home students who want to commute there, and Colchester also acts as a small but serviceable city for basic needs and wants.
Wouldn’t change a thing! Great housing, teaching facilities, lecturers, websites and a great campus!
4.3
There are little areas dotted around the university that are perfect for studying like the library and the business centre which is full of trees and nature as-well as smaller corners for private study and rooms that can be booked by students. Socialising in university and making friends is easy here thanks to the top bar, su bar and sub zero which are all located right in the centre of campus and have events held occasionally for everyone to get involved in. Shopping is made easy as Tesco is about a five minute walk from the meadows, pastures, and the copse along with home bargains just over the bridge, perfect for those that live on campus.
Some of the lecturers are incredible at teaching and explaining content in a way that is fun, exciting and interesting. Others are not so good and going over PowerPoints and material after lectures is sometimes necessary in order to acknowledge what was taught. The lectures can sometimes feel overcrowded with how many people are in each one and this can feel disconnecting especially when sitting at the back.
Comfortable once you’re in, it takes time to get to know those that you are living with, and it can be very noisy in the evening with windows open. It is however close to tescos and home bargains as well as a mini market directly next to the townhouses building that includes washing machines and an area to socialise which is not just very handy in terms of food shopping it’s also nice that you're not walking too far with all your washing. Main campus is a 5-10 minute walk making trips in and out nice a easy.