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Sort:Latest reviewsI dont know about other sectors of the uni but within my course, especially for the final year, for some modules, the student support has been awful and it hasn't been helpful in trying to get the best grade for us final year students.
The University of Reading is the perfect place for international students. Everything is close, it's located near London and the lecturers are very helpful to improve your experience. I wish there would be more clarity about dissertation and support from supervisors.
The best aspects are the facilities and the student support. I haven't struggled in the 4 years of my degree and whenever I've had a problem, I've never had issues solving it; from financial support and accommodation to careers and study advice. In terms of student experience, I think it could further improve. The Union is very old-schooled run, they don't innovate in what they do and that's why the engagement is so low. I would say there's diversity but there's no celebration of diversity, which I think should be improved too. I'm personally very outgoing and I like meeting people and making friends, but if it wasn't the case, I think I would have struggled, especially as a foreigner. Something that could be done to improve that sense of belonging is a change on campus; including more colour, more graphics and things that indicate that it's a multicultural university and that everyone is welcomed. I think at least when you first walk in, it would make you feel better.
The university student support team have been fantastic to myself and peers through our studies. As well as that, the course is extremely focused and the tutors are fantastic in their field. The student union provided a lot of events for everyone also. Improvements could be the price of rent for halls. Since my time in halls, price has risen, the rooms are great (Child’s Hall), however, extremely expensive for what they are.
Demanding and difficult to get a first. Reading is close to london so it’s fun Living alone is nice
The best thing about the uni on the club on campus.
It's rare to find a uni where so much of the student experience is almost perfect, that's why Reading gets 5 stars from me. There are many great facilities, but a couple of older buildings really need renovation. The campus is amazing for mental health, with lots of big trees and open green spaces. The support has been quite good, at least within my department, and the uni has excellent transport links while still being walkable distances from any services you might need for daily life. Student life has been good, excluding the pandemic. The students' union itself is a bit awkward and there are management problems, but the union building is a great place to come to during lunch and I enjoy participating in the student union societies.
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The work is always accessible online and student support is absolutely brilliant! The library hours are very flexible during term time too. Very green campus and wonderful place to relax and go for walks in between classes
The lecturers are supportive and mostly easy to contact. It is also quite isolating and can be very lonely
Campus is very considerate of the environment and has great green space, lots of nature and wildlife. I have found the cost of living to be more of an issue here with a lot of student properties being out of budget by a long way
Prices on campus are expensive. Good thing is that all the building are close to each other
I just love the community, and the people on campus, staff or students. and the atmosphere, it has the right amount of vintage and modern. the natural landscape is unmatched. I wish i had more theater lecture classes though!
35-44 years
Amazing atmosphere for students to spend 3 to 4 years here at Reading University. And many student stays here for further studies. I am a mature student and found it quite comfortable with my learnings. Every thing is available at blackboard for our modules and further support is also available aswell through Risis portal and through academy support team.
The uni is fine as is but if there was more connectivity between the uni societies or news pushed on the app it would make people who are mildly forgetful like me keep on top of things. As well as keeping linked in
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- union and staff are great -campus is clean and full of nature - lots of careers guidance -some buildings are dated and unused which can be changed -
It can feel a bit lonely, but great people to help
4.2
Adding more study spaces would help
Everything is now in person post-covid.
Best halls as you have your own lounge downstairs with 3 sofas, most other flats just have plastic seats in the kitchen