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Sort:Latest reviewsMy degree has been a lot of work - but it's what I expected. The experience of the lecturers are great and they really bring that in to the classroom.
I can not believe they closed the Starbucks here it's crazy. I have no idea what the student union do. Oh and they need better bathrooms and kept in a lot better condition.
It is obvirous that the lecturers have a world of experience but it doesn't lead to them being great teachers. I think they find it hard to convay their meaning and there is little to none organisation.
The lecturers here are great and very helpful. They are all clear specialists in their field and spent over twenty years researching. I have found London great but too expensive. The student union isn't good at all and needs to be reformed.
We are spoilt with the difference in class of the art department here. A lot of the lecturers work also as professional artists. London is very expensive and I seem to be working all the time to really enjoy it. The access to the facilities here is poor and needs to be worked on.
Being in the capital city, attending UCL covers everything a student wants. The university itself is situated in Bloomsbury so you are never short of places to eat or activities to do! The university has a great support system and there is always somewhere to go to answer whatever queries you may have. The university is situated next to University of London Union so all their facilities are easily accessible too. As for studying, lecturers all have open office times so if you are stuck or want to learn more they are willing to take time out to talk to you. Lecture facilities are modern and most lectures are podcast so can be viewed online. Being in London means life outside of studying is amazing. From museums to clubs you are guaranteed you won't be bored. Studying in London is the best of both worlds.
Being in London is fantastic. It is expensive but if you look for a part time job you can easily get one, and being so close to the centre (especially in the first year- most accommodation is within walking distance) means that I rarely had to use public transport.There's endless amounts to do and being such an inter national, cosmopolitan city it really opens your eyes up to the wider world. The halls are very expensive though. I spent a lot less on my second year when renting privately, but because it's such a huge university without a campus it can be very difficult to get to know people closely, so going into halls is a bit of a must. Apart from a reasonably priced gym with very good exercise classes the UCL facilities aren't great. There are three bars, but they are no way big enough for the growing number of students so if you get there after about 8 (especially on a wednesday) there's really no way you're going to get a seat. There's also a massive lack of computer cluster rooms so you need to take a laptop around with you everywhere, and the library is large, but definitely not large enough for all the students. Basically the university can't cope. The quality of teaching in lectures and seminars also suffers due to having so many students. The lectures are often cancelled because the lectures are away giving talks at other universities, meaning we just get more enormous reading lists. A typical week would often have about 5 hours of contact time, which can be very isolating, spending so much time alone reading and writing essays!! Having said that UCL relies on its professors pumping out amazing research for its academic credibility. It's gained such a good reputation by having 1st class academics working there, and it really does, but you just don't see them
I am enjoying my experience of Uni in London. If you want to go to University then make sure you are enthusiastic about your subject.
I really like London and it is far better than my home town. If you are thinking of applying to University then don't be afraid of doing presentations
I'm loving UCL and my course. It's a great, reputable Uni with amazing student life. If you want to study at UCL then try and get accommodation near the campus. If you are wanting to study Medicine then make sure you practice your interview. My UCL one wasn't too bad but they will grill you on anything you mention in your Personal Statement and on your BMAT essay.
The Library at UCL is always packed. I think a campus based University is better for medical students. I take part in Squash, Badminton and Basketball but being in London I often find it difficult to travel to and from the training and matches. If you are thinking about going to study Medicine then I would say work consistently hard throughout school and get plenty of sleep. Ensure you have a very good personal statement. Learn to budget so that you don't end up wasting your money. If you live in halls of residence then don't steal from others!
I am an active member of Football. I would like to see more dedicated UCL clubs and bars. If you are thinking about applying for medicine you need to do well in your A Levels and work hard.
I am really enjoying studying Biomedical science at UCL, but the course is hard and very demanding. In terms of social aspects however, it's great and there is a lot to do in London. Just be prepared to work. I would say that some teachers need to develop better teaching and communication skills. That is the downside to studying. I live in Hughes Parry halls. It's great fun and they throw really good parties. I am also really enjoying the city life. The uni facilities could be improved. most departments have their own study rooms and hubs, but Biomed students don't, which is quite unfair. I am part of the hockey team and it's absolutely great. It does take time to train and it is a very competitive sport ,but you really feel a sense of belonging and it is great fun. We also hold events at the students union which are great. UCL generally has great graduate prospects, and they already get us involved and looking at careers that we could get into with a Biomedical Science degree. Tips for getting a place at UCL would be to write a good personal statement and do relevant work experience. Get involved in clubs and think of the other qualities that would help you aside from the academic side of stuff. Saying that, the grades are still the most important.
I live in Intercollegiate Halls and I don't really enjoy it. They are not very good in terms of quality. Being a student in London is really fun. It's very easy to get around the city as transport is good and there's lots to see and do. I get lots of visitors because everyone wants to come to London to visit. I haven't been involved in the Students' Union so I can't really comment on that. There is lots of careers advice and information available and internships are widely advertised to help us gain work experience whilst I'm at Uni.
There isn't enough study space or social space. We could also do with more communal areas in the halls of residence.
Tip - Get involved in societies both within the Medical School and the whole of UCL.Look up job or internship opportunities during your study period.
It's pretty fun. Nights out in London are definitely better than my small town home.Try to get involved in as much as you can at the start in order to make friends.
I would recommend my course to prospective students but I wouldn't recommend other parts of my experience.City life in London is expensive.
I really hated my time here at this university. I did Biomedical Sciences. I had few problems with the course itself, the lectures were too fast, unclear too and labs pretty much every single day, so at about 8pm you go home. I didn't like the people in the course either it filled with foreigners, as a British person, i felt sooo left out amongst hordes of Chinese and eastern Europeans. Only 2 british people in my course!My biggest disappointment was accommodation. It was horrendous. Obviously as a student who has worked very hard and stressfully for A-levels, we would be expecting UCL (being the 4th best university in the world..) to provide us with decent accommodation. However i was thoroughly disappointed with both your accommodation and the accommodation staff at their office. I initially applied for a single ensuite room, and recieved the complete opposite thing; a non-ensuite twin room.They just dont bother looking up at anyone's applications. The long winded application is a complete waste of time, as we students have to spend a good few hours of revision time to fill in this useless application. I was at Max rayne house and it was a dreadful experience there. The buses outside DO NOT STOP in the mornings, so even if we step outside at 7am for 9am lectures, theres just no point in waiting for a bus. Its awfully far away; they expect everyone to walk there and back. To walk there it takes 45mins, and is such a long walk. Also, the bins in the kitchens do not get emptied regularly.People at ucl socialise by going to different events by going together with their flatmates in their corridors. If you have a bad corridor or live in private accom, you wont have a social life. And in a big city like London, its gets real tough, REALLY fast.
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I waish I thought a bit more about the subject I choice as to give me a better prospect of a job on graduation. But coming from Soas should give me some standing. I am part of the hockey club.