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Sort:Latest reviewsI like studying at Keele because everyone is very down to earth, very kind and supportive, including the lectures and staff. I really like how from last year to this year more events which are more varied are included, for eg, painting and art for people who dont club or drink, more diverse music ect... Something that could use improving is maybe the bus fairs. It would be nice if they could be slightly cheaper.
It is a lively campus and the staff can be very helpful
18-24 years
The university feels quite student-focused with all it offers. Such as the plethora of clubs and student union events, the speediness in the help offered by the student disability office. Just about everything I need can be found on campus, which is so important to me as an international student who just arrived in the country. The convenience store is expensive though, and doesn't carry much variety. The clinic could be better. My dorm is on opposite end of campus from the clinic, and I have to walk to get there, which is painful to have to do when walking there with a limp. It also took over a month to get me registered since I couldn't send the registration form before arriving in the country, and was complicated by the fact that I don't have a UK phone number. Thankfully the necessity of an emergency appointment sped up my registration, but it still took a few weeks before they took my pain seriously enough to not make me wait several weeks to wait for treatment.
The campus is very pretty, feels very safe (given there's campus security), and has all of your essentials on there, however, I would say a few teaching buildings arw outdated and sometimes I feel there's not enough study spaces. A good thing about being here is that I was still able to continue with ny deiving lessons (first started in Northampton). Over here has more tests available (as it's a smaller area) so I managed to pass my driving test. Driving is a lot easier here in my opinion. The worst aspect as a student is living off-campus. The buses here are horrific (I have to take the number 25) so I tend to avoid using them. As a result I have to walk from mine to Keele (takes about 45-1hr walk, which kills. There are so many hills here. I tried to get support from the university to move back on campus as its reallt affecting my mental health but they never helped me.
The library is very nice to study in. There could be more activities for students
The campus is reasonably pleasant. The lack of parking is my primary issue. I don’t use the SU or nightlife particularly. Bus routes run straight through Keele and buses run often.
Keele University has beautiful campus that provides a safe atmosphere, there are many societies to get involved in and the SU has a variety of nights out available. Responses to queries from student support are fast and informative or will at least direct you to the right department that can help. The accommodation is good, but from my personal experience the lower priced accommodations are quite expensive for what they are in comparison to other universities.
Best aspects are greggs, worst aspects are exams
If we could have more fun activities accessible by the Forrest Light and cheap product selling on Campus. It would be great!
Worst is genuinely being in the middle of nowhere lol but you can’t help that but best is the closeness of eveyone and clubs and societies
I think it has been a great university to attend
Best would be living with friends
nice walkable campus, essential facilities in one place
Nice walkable campus, lots of nature but need a bus journey to go grocery shopping, and an hour from the nearest big retail shops
The campus is beautiful but slightly isolated
Best: Friendliness of everyone, you can talk to anyone. Worst: Accessing support can be difficult and tricky to know where to go.
4.2
The programme is great
It’s really good