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Sort:Latest reviewsI ended up here through clearing and despite having low expectations, this term was actually an amazing experience. Facilities are great and constantly being renovated and maintained, support systems (though badly advertised) are amazing especially the careers team.. my only comments would be about other activities you know? would be amazing to have more non-alcoholic activities (though theres an amazing axe throwing place nearby!).. its a super cute campus which will help you focus on your studies and enjoy your time considering the amount of bars and restaurants on campus
Campus is quick and easy to travel around with a huge range of both facilities and offerings to all students from food, all the way to a potted plant market occasionally. Student life is simple with near 24/7 contact available with porters for any security or maintenance issues and dealt with immediately. Lectures are engaging with an easy check in feature on an app to ensure fast registration and it allows good students to prove their high attendance, the lecturers I have experience with are engaging and ask plenty of questions to help material sink in. Overall my experience with lancaster is a positive one, and my only issue is the bus rides to and from campus - its pretty far to get to town and paying £2 each way can get expensive fast if done frequently but that issue isn't a huge one and my lancaster experience so far is a positive one
feels like a community
I really enjoy how Lancaster feels like one big community. It helps me feel like i’m apart of a big family which helps me a lot in many different aspects such as home sickness and motivation to study!
The best aspects is my degree, it was the best catered to what I wanted when trying to find a university. The campus itself is also good, the library especially. Being a campus uni is a benefit and is only a 20 minute bus ride from the city centre. A negative perhaps is the travel which could be more efficient but its the best that can done due to the increase of students in Lancaster. Linking on from that, the size of the city could put people off due to few clubs and places to go out. However, it is expanding and there are lots of new restaurants to dine in and has great views nearby for walks around the city. I've not been bothered by the size as I think it's less overwhelming than other cities and makes travel a lot quicker. Best aspects of uni has been joining societies. I joined a college netball team and have found great people there. It encourages me to get fit and also go out on socials which has helped in lonelier periods. A negative was the accommodation I chose a first year (Bowland Halls) as I only had two flatmates which restricted my options for meeting people, and resulted in me living with them second year which I was very unhappy with. However, I have grown more extroverted and met new people in my final year, and that is due to the set-up of seminars in my module. Creative writing seminars usually have a friendly atmosphere and do help with my work. Netball has also pushed me out of my comfort zone to make more friends.
The best aspects of lancaster is definitely it’s college system and the jcr who put together amazing events for its students to create a real community
Lancaster feels like a huge family. The collegiate system is my favourite aspect as it gives a sense of community and some friendly competition. This provides something more to focus on than the degree you’re taking which is great for when you need a break. The study spaces are great, my favourite place is the library which is modern, full of books and provides spaces where you can study collectively with other and spaces in which you can sit in alone and space out from the world around you which is good for the exam season! However the lonsdale college study room is also a favourite, especially when the library gets too busy during the day. My degree is engaging and provides me with the correct balance of theoretical and practical knowledge. The support is somewhat okay, depending on which lecturer (for example) you are trying to contact. I have found my questions answered most if the time, on the occasions they haven’t been i have been disappointed and this is my only aspect that could be improved.
Worst- It is considered as a great place for international students, however, I highly disagree.
18-24 years
The library is wonderful. The course tutors and lecturers are for the most part excellent. The pace of the course is great. The college system is very good, but I would like a more equal spread of events across all colleges (aka, my college hasn’t been the best but I can still attend other college events).
The campus has a very homely and community feel to it. There are loads of places to study and socialise on campus. I like having my university studies separated from my home in the city, allowing me to integrate into the local community away from my studies. The commute can be a challenge with bus services not always being reliable and the night life is not as good as other universities.
The facilities are truly amazing! The library is huge and has everything needed, from a wide range of resources, to comfortable study spaces, including individual rooms and group spaces available to book. It also has standing desks! The buildings are all close together for ease of getting from class to class, yet the campus is spacious and offers great dining, recreational spaces and markets. The student union are great at putting on a variety of socials and activities. The sports teams are incredible! And the societies available to join is amazing!
I love that everything is in 1 place and not all scattered across a city
I love the friendliness of the staff, your questions will never fall on deaf ears. The professors know what they're talking about and are very welcoming for any questions you might have. I wish there was more support and activities over the holidays though.
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It has a very supportive, community feel as everyone gets to belong to a college. This has made it easier to settle and make friends with the difficult transition to university. One downside to many people may be that you need to get a bus into town as it would take too long to walk, especially if you need to go shopping
The location is perfect, its calm and filled with nature, and not too far from big cities if you're looking for an escape every now and then. Whilst the nightlife options are limited, it's the people you meet and what you make out of what you have! My department was super helpful with my intercalation period and made the process less daunting than I thought it would be. Improvements are being made all the time so Im sure the experience will only get better!
The campus is an amazing place to study, I prefer it much better than universities in big cities. You can feel the vibe and really immerse in the university life. I don’t like that there’s not that much of cultural places and events because I am not a fan of bars and drinking so I lack the access to other entertainment.
I think Lancaster could be improved in the course structure for first years, rather than doing whole year long modules on everything we get to pick. (Can only speak from history or English (my minor) which have this structure) so that you can track your progress better. Also it would be nice to be taught how to write essays eg compulsory essay writing module which some other universities have for first years. Overall though the teachers/ lecturers have been really nice and all know their stuff!
feels so safe and is a great university
4.2
Lancaster Uni feels like home to me. Its campus-based location (meaning that its campus is in one district and not mixed with town - its usually a 5 min walk max from my on campus accom to most areas in LU) and culturally diverse environment is one of the many reasons I enjoyed my time here. In addition, the lecturers and academic reps as well as department officials were very kind to assist me with my problems. I frequently conduct appointments with lecturers to discuss my confusion which they have responded wholeheartedly. Its great facilities and various cuisine options (asian, indian, western, etc.) on campus option is a great addition to the campus’ plus points. Everything and everyone was just perfect in Lancaster Uni, I highly recommend!
The lecturers were hands on the greatest people I have met. They would always provide me further clarity for my confusion and would always deliver materials the best way for us to understand. My courses are heavy on finance and accounting but I took some courses from Management Science and they were very kind in directing me when I get confused in workshops (usually doing statistics etc). Its also UK’s top 10 Uni’s so of course it has great academic reputation and facility.
Furness, especially Brantwood and nearby, has been a home to me for so long. It has great access to nearby on-campus restaurant and cafes, local supermarket (oriental & spar), campus buildings (most schools such as management, engineering, medical, law, etc.). It has great value for money, its clean, we have big windows in kitchen so its always fresh around, kitchens are well equipped with every necessary facilities (most of them are very new and up to date). Accomodation cleaner lady is also very kind and helpful!