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Sort:Latest reviewsEveryone is here well and supportive to us as an international student is it is a very very interesting for me and I have never seen this is very big culture shop for me that people are helping you here and what are would be like sometimes it's feel so Italy there is no one known here so it's difficult to so I am but yeah
Overall, a good University but when you have lecturers with their native accent so strong you cannot understand what they're saying in your lectures, then it is a problem. I understand the need for diversity in the teaching team, and acceptance of course, but try and hire teachers who speak good English, in an English country, otherwise we'll continue leaving the lectures understanding half of what was taught.
It is good as there is a plethora of support available for all kinds of needs, however, the learning methods are very monotone and there is no atmosphere in the lessons, but this is largely down to the unenthusiasm of a lot of students. Additionally, the facilities are decent but no better than the ones at I had at college, there is just a greater quantity of them. Given that you have to pay for university but not college, you would expect there to be significantly better facilities at a university compared to a college
Facilities - whilst I have heard that the accomodation isn't owned by the university, the lower end accomodation have very poor standards with mould, filthy carpets, filthy hoover that makes it impossible to clean the filthy carpet, and improper ventilation. Everything just feels grimy. I dont think its fair that I have to live like that just because I cant afford an ensuite, I should still have the same basic standards for living as those in more expensive accomodation. The accomodation makes me depressed in all honesty. In terms of science facilities, I don't have any issues. Location wise, Keele itself is nice, Newcastle under Lyme is nice, Stoke is Stoke and I don't go there unless I have to. The campus is nice. Keele Hall and forest are fun to wander around. I don't make any effort to contact student support because I don't know how and I've had bad experiences at every school I've been to. There are lots of societies, sometimes interesting events on. SU nights are usually quite good.
Keele is close to a lot of really beautiful countryside and not too far from Manchester and Birmingham. The campus is also attractive and clean. Better alcohol-free options at the SU would be great, and cheaper food on campus.
There are not enough quiet place with the computer area since the students always talking and and the school have failure to manage them as well as the Business School (Bloomberg room) time management, lead to students always complain hard to use the Bloomberg to analyse the data and improve our practical skills on Finance. Also, the accounting course is including Taxation, banking, management accounting etc, but we don't have much sources or exercises to practice, we are not satisfied with that either, the school makes us feel difficult to achieve or aim the better or deeper education especially for the international students who had paid huge amount for studying aboard for achieve the higher education.
The best part of the University is the professors, the worst part is the lack of space in the BSL
Nice campus and good facilities however the SU could be better and cheaper. Better events need to be put on and they need to be on till later e.g. 6 am. create more bars on campus as the KPA is too small and the squirrel bar is small. more variety in drinks on draught.
I have recently finished university and in my third year the help and support was appalling! Staff didn’t care about my dissertation, I couldn’t get any help from anyone! My module lead didn’t care, student services, my academic mentor I got no help from anyway regarding the joke that was made of my dissertation lead. I have complained however the complaint system is a joke, extremely difficult and long winded, makes it pointless to even attempt! Would not recommend this university, the staff just don’t care at all and were constantly on strike throughout my 3 years requesting more money! The campus is beautiful and it’s a lovely university but the staff just do not care at all!
It’s has good scenery and everyone’s friendly. Professors are happy to help. The isolation gives a good sense for studying and there aren’t much entertainment to spent money on. It keeps me focused on studies and help save me money.
Great lecturers very passionate about their respective subject areas, Good choice of societies however they struggle sometimes with engagement. The SU club nights can be okay but get a bit boring as its very similar which isn't a good mix with the lack of night life in the surrounding areas. Very good student support financially and otherwise, NHS drop in sessions available at the SU, as well as them having a domestic and sexual violence team. Very good DSI accommodations. Pricey on campus accommodation prices for the area. the campus is very nice with lots of woodland and greenery which is especially good for Geographic and environmental sciences.
like: student life so far is nice like accomodation hate: SU staff hate 9am lectures
I love that it's in the countryside and that there's so much nature around us. It could be improved if the people who read our maintenance requests and carry them out actually did them within a reasonable time.
very friendly staff. interactive lectures, pretty campus
Keele's campus is quiet which makes me feel at peace, giving me more motivation to study. I really like how the nature surrounding the campus because it makes studying less stressful. Because Keele isn't massive it makes it easier to make close friends because you see similar faces everyday and most people live on or near the campus. I also really like how good the clubs are because I've made a lot of friends through that route. However, I don't like the limited nightlife as it makes it boring on the weekend since the SU isn't the most exciting facility in my opinion, I think cheaper drinks would make it better since students aren't the richest people.
Pros: The university campus is wonderful, absolutely stunning, vast amounts of land to explore at any time of the year. I've found the disability support very helpful, albeit a long process but brilliant that it's there. New experiences, supportive lecturers, keeping me on track every few weeks. Plenty of food options, vegan, vegetarian, etc. Cons: Parking is expensive and always full when you need it. Lack of sustainability options. The maintenance loan hardly covers the cost of living so you have to work to actually be able to live, I think this is a country wide issue and not to do with Keele. Simulated leaning being cut, lecturers who have been a massive help have been let go.
Great environment and people!
I love the amount of nature around campus, being right next to a forest and trees everywhere across, i like that Keele is secluded in a way. It has a great night life and loads of ways to connect with other students through societies such as sports or other interests making you feel less alone in your studies. there are plenty of social spaces and areas to study, you can book out classrooms, stop by the library, KPA or the su. the library has the option to study in silence, or book a study room for yourself to focus, or even book a study space to colab with friends
4.2
Lots of support from lecturers Students night is the same every Wednesday gets boring
The course if good because it’s interesting and get lots of time in the classrooms