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1792 Student reviews
18-24 years
The uni experience was incredible
Great university
Lovely place
I found these reviews really helpful when I was picking what course to apply for so thought I would add my experience! The best aspect of Aber is definitely the location and I know you don't go to uni because of how it looks, you will be disappointed if you are expecting to have lessons in the old building on the sea front, but I just love how close everything is. For first year I have stayed in campus accommodation and the support has been great, apart from never fixing our sink, and they have 24 hour support if you have any problems. I have found every member of staff really helpful and kind too. To be honest, I'm a bit of an introvert and don't drink much so I was a bit worried how I would fit in, but you honestly do find your place. I did not believe this at all when all uni's would say this on open days, but you will be surprised how many people you will meet in the same situation. I went into an all girls flat and made amazing friends. But even if you don't get along with your flatmates (it happens often) the uni is good with swapping people if you are not happy. As to what could be improved, as much as I love being by the sea, its not the easiest place to get to. you know this when you apply, but just something to remember. But the trains are reliable apart from the flooding in winter which drives me crazy. but transport for Wales always provide a rail replacement bus or take you back to Aber if that happens.
Accessibility is very good and supportive
Put more funding into student societies and don't let the SUbstea
Great support from teaching staff
Aberystwyth as a town is a fantastic place to live alone, the staff on my course are brilliant, and the SU provides more than enough opportunity to join and make a society
The accessibility staff are amazing as well as the dsa mentors I enjoy the locations but making it a bit more accessible with working lifts would be great
Various possible activities to pass the time
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The buildings look a bit dated but overall the experience is really good
Best aspects have been certain members of staff and the town itself, worst has been student support
I love the location and the peple
Tuition is a lot for international students. Jesus.
Aber is a very inclusive place and I found it cares a lot about the mental health of its students
I like the place, the lecturers are friendly and the course is interesting. Some of the buildings look kinda bland but there's a lot of cool looking buildingslike GR and the pantcelyn campus.
It's really supportive especially with mental health and disabilities. Transport around campus would be a great way to imorove
The people are helpful and friendly and its a great location


The support here has been great
The lecturers
The people are wonderful