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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsWorst is everything is quite expensive but the amount of fun things you can do for free is quite fun
The University has really gone downhill in the past year, student life really isn't a concern it would seem unless you like clubbing. The blatant financial mismanagement by higher-ups who are now pushing job-cuts on our lecturers and staff is upsetting if not straight-up appalling. There is a visible drop in quality between last year and this one.
Library is good
Essex is a great facility for socializing. There’s a lot of social events that can help you build connections well. It also has a great range of lectures and social workers that are really there for you when you need them. I really wouldn’t change anything right now about it.
it’s nice that everything is so close I just wish there was more nightlife and things to do to get opportunities to meet people
There a lot people around to help and guide and so many fun activities to be a part of. Every day is something new. Although I wish it was easier to find places within the campus
The city it’s in is quite boring, campus is filled with beautiful wildlife
Easily accessible campus Many things to do Difficult to access financial help as only online
+ town is a bit far but it’s decent ( cat cafes) +decent accoms +decent societies +specific area to pet dogs every week -they got rid of the canteen -sometimes smells like poop
Best- the teaching is great, the lecturers are very knowledgeable and talented and responsive and helpful when students are struggling, the university is great. Worst- the students union is not very great. They aren’t very understanding and in my opinion not satisfactory for the student experience that could’ve been better. How to make it better? For the university, they are great and could just adjust the timetables maybe but I wouldn’t worry too much about that. As for the students union, they really need to do more than is being done. Student leaders are elected each year but it depends on what they do to influence university life and it is not favourable as some aspects are met and some are not. They could work on lowering prices, being approachable, and providing better services.
It is the only place that offers my course but it doesn’t look/ feel like a university.
it’s good for community and could be improved by times between classes
The su could do more non-drinking events. And the maintenance team for the accommodation is slow and communicates poorly.
My time at the University of Essex has been a mix of exciting opportunities and inevitable challenges. One of the best aspects has been the vibrant and diverse campus community. Interacting with students from all over the world has broadened my perspective and made group projects and social events truly enriching. The academic support has also been excellent, with approachable lecturers and helpful resources that make learning engaging. I’ve particularly enjoyed the flexibility to explore different modules, which has allowed me to tailor my degree to my interests. On the other hand, managing workload and balancing deadlines has sometimes been overwhelming, especially during peak exam periods. Additionally, the campus can feel a bit spread out, making commuting between lectures occasionally stressful. Despite these challenges, the overall experience has been rewarding, fostering both personal growth and academic development, and leaving me with unforgettable memories..
Online learning part is good as recorded lectures.
i think only the campus look and feel should be improved, everything else is perfect
We have everything in one place at Essex. Shops, support, nightlife and more. Great transport into Colchester.
The best aspects are the amount of study spaces and the access to the campus for extended hours. As I commute to uni, it helps for exams. The scheduling for lectures and especially exams is poor. Being told exams dates 4 weeks in advance isn't enough time for me to get work cover and it's very disruptive to plans.
It has many places to study such as library and the student Center, and there are many small spots all over campus
4.3
The library is a very pleasant place to study, I enjoy the scenery and set up.
I enjoy how the course is taught
I think the cleaners are so lovely and do such a good job. I think the rooms at south courts could be nicer and have a bigger social space