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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsit is great overall. So many cultures to learn from!
I’m really enjoying my first year so far, Shame there is no coffee machine
All the tutors and staff members are approachable,ready to help students in academic area if the student is struggling in any aspect of the moodule by organising 1 to 1 meeting. This can be improved by reducing student break time during the lecture days from 2hrs to 1hr as this will have a positive effect on students.
Best: The societies that operate really help out with keeping going Worst: There is barely anywhere to eat warm food late in the day(6pm+) but Buffalo Joes and that place sucks now.
Its accessible and that is only possible through the Essex University Map App
Essex uni is amazing and has everything for everyone. It has loads of events and activities taking place to include everyone on and off campus. It is very inclusive and helpful. One thing to improve on is changes on weekly £2 meals.
The student wellbeing upport is great, the library is huge with almost every book you could need snd there's a nice community feel. I wish my department would put on more social events for literature students so i could meet more people
Really good social life
Great SU! Greta vibes! Good facilities! Good support available! Have had an amazing time!
The student union makes sure everyone has something to do, and puts student enjoyment on top.
The best aspects are, first of all, the support i'm getting from my teachers. I appreciate the fact that they are ready to help me and answer my questions. I, also, like the lovely and homely vibe of the campus! I love the nature and the greenery. I, also, like how clean it is.But, in general, what makes it a great place to study it's the student - centered mindset,of all the university's staff. They are always ready to give support to the students and they care for their understanding and success. I don't think there are much to be improved in the university.
the university has been very welcoming and helpful there is a lack of recycling bins on campus
18-24 years
Best Aspect: The community that I have gained through the student union and strengthening that bond through the numerous of activities and clubs that is constantly available to us students. Activities such as mixers, movie nights, arts and craft and volunteering. Furthermore, there is an abundance of support education wise with constant resources being given to learn also with topics outside the curriculum. And the Economics department is very proactive in employment talks and encourages to upskill yourself to become more employable and future ready. Worst Aspect: Ciruit, it is so expensive. Everytime I wanna do laundry I cry.
The campus is really lovely and there are many facilities where you can study and chill with your friends! The food outlets are nice, there used to be a nice dessert place however it has recently closed down :(( The town itself (Colchester) is very peaceful and definitely more rural compared to London. There are nice restaurants and places to visit in Colchester. Lots of greenery aswell! Accomodation on campus is really good as you can apply for it no matter what year you are in! You can also request to live with your friends during 2nd year. Cleaners come in to clean the kitchen and corridors and there is a nice sense of privacy and security. There are a range of services that students can use (such as wellbeing, disability support, addiction ...etc.) I personally have not used them but I have heard a lot of good things from other people.
I love Essex because the campus is so ecologically diverse and beautiful. It makes for such a brilliant and motivating place to study. I love spending my days there, feeling relaxed and comfortable. The student support is amazing, facilities are great, I couldn’t ask for a better campus! It feels like home, its my safe space, love it! Honestly, there is nothing bad about Essex. The only slightly bad thing I can think of is the car parking. There are multiple car parks and they are very accessible etc but they do fill up very quickly so you have to get to campus early in order to get a spot. I would like to see a development in the car parks to allow for more spaces.
Wide variety of facilities, good library and good ref list for research or essay writing. Lecturers are helpful in academic support, but not as much as they did not not consistently provide practical infos for the class lectures. Some of the core courses are IMPRACTICAL and it is mandatory. Some are very helpful, while others are also a waste of money at the same time.
My university is such a nice place to study. Is a bit away from town but it´s okay. I think some bakeries are missing from campus, but it's not that necessary. We have a store which the prices are not that student friendly and that's why I'm not buying anything from there. The library is big and nice. You can study quiet. We also have another study centre in which you can meet for group projects and stuff.
18-24 years
The facilities, specific to my course are incredible for what I need (it is important to note however, that I have had more exposure to this than other student's due to my placement year being situated on campus). Colchester as a whole is not pleasant, however, the university being set aside from the town is a huge bonus and the modern look is pleasant, although it does need an overall deep clean. Student life is great however, I feel as though I would say this regardless of the unit I am at. Having had more involvement with the SU (being heavily involved of the committee of a sports team), the SU are appalling and have no regard for student welfare or anything. Their one overall aim is to secure more BUCS points and will do literally anything to achieve this, at times this is just so they can avoid a small fine and some paperwork. When you highlight an error they have made, whether it be transport be organised too late, or sheer lack of communication between people running the club and themselves, they will do everything they can to put blame onto anyone but them. It is important to note that every other aspect of how the SU is run (non-sport related), I have had nothing but positive relations with
The location as i live locally, but the actual university is not that big compare to Colchester campus. Staff are nice, but the facilities could do more and better. Especially a lot of different students in that campus, they could expand more so Student's can have their own department where there's library, lounge/cafe area to relax.
4.3
This uni is a great place to study as the facilities are great, the Uni has alot to offer such as great teaching facilities, great social things such as a on campus bar, restaurants to eat at and also a on campus club. They could improve things such as maybe doing more pop up vintage clothing stalls, as people enjoyed them.
My course has a wide range of interesting things such as courses that help with all aspects that cover a wide range of things, also professional skills is incredibly helpful as it teaches alot of things that we haven't been previously taught.the blended teaching and learning is great as they provide good quality learning coverage, the course hours are good and not too tedious and the lecturers are very open to speak and also helpful The negatives are maybe the long breaks between lectures which isnt always a negative however can sometimes make you lose focus.