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Sort:Latest reviewsLocation and feel makes Aber the best, however such a small town can cause more conflict
18-24 years
First gen student
Nice campus, friendly staff and interesting modules. Wish there was on-campus student parking and better support for students who have been harassed by other students, as I was not believed by the university despite evidence, and the harasser has faced no consequences.
Aberystwyth is a lovely bubble in mid west Wales where students are able to study in a beautiful place and be a part of the vibrant student body. It has a great mix of societies and clubs, and has enough to do for students to have a happy living life here. There is a tight community in Aber which is lovely, a kind of everyone knows everyone.
the uni is stunning and is a brilliant place to live. the staff are amazing and the teaching quality is fantastic. on the downside the meantal health department is severely understaffed and the form you have to fill in before you get any help is EXTREMELY treiggering as it asks you detail the types of selfharm you do and detail your eating problems. it's definatley bad enough to trigger an episode in a vulnerable person trying to get help.
The town is very pretty and is student friendly with it being affordable and nessecities catered to. Campus buildings look dated but the education provided is very good with lecturers being very knowledgeable.
The worst has been the lack of clear communication regarding exam and assignment scedules and knowingly when they are in advance. Although most of the lecturers and students make the uni feel like a great community to be apart of. I love how close it is to countryside, which is extremely valuable given my course.
18-24 years
I love the town, and my departments are great at making the course interesting and engaging. The university, however, are not very good at accessibility. I understand it might be difficult to make a campus physically accessible when it's built into a hill, but several of my friends, and myself, have struggled to get the university to provide reasonable accommodations for both physical and mental/neurological disabilities. Issues such as lack of access to elevators in multi-storey buildings, inadequate provision for D/deaf students in accommodation and in classes, and lack of understanding from certain departments around the ways that a disability can affect learning have had an impact on the experience of both myself and people I know. One friend withdrew and changed universities at the end of last year, in part because of the lack of accessibility.
45-54 years
First gen student
Disabled access needs improving and facilities for arts could be improved. The agro sciences, vet schools and film schools are great there just needs to be investment in art education which is probably true for most universities sadly.
Welcoming community, great course and teachers, nice place to live, by the sea. It could be improved by having cleaner accommodation (silverfish, mold).
18-24 years
The lecturers try to do their best and they are really passionate about their subjects. I wish they created more opportunities for use to put our theoretical knowledge into practice Student support exists only in theory. Most of the uni residences - very poor standard. Aberystwyth is not a town for everyone.
All the buildings are close together so it a 5 minute walk from one corner to the opposite. As it is on a hill, it's a struggle to get there if you have a 9am start
18-24 years
Best - location and support are amazing. everyone is friendly and willing to help. University offers a great Resident life programme for those living in halls with lots of free and non drinking events. Worst - Student Union is not that active in my opinion and some societies lack members due to the small size
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Lovely uni
Amazing
Friendliness and helpfulness of all staff and students
Lots of sports which I like Uni work is not fun
Improved student support and accessible counciling
18-24 years
First gen student
N/a
4.4
18-24 years
First gen student
Aberystwyth is in a stunning location, and the vibes are amazing. It is a small town, and everyone knows everyone which is perfect for me, as it always feel safe. I go out weekly and have never felt unsafe, everything is close together and the staff are amazing. Aberystwyth is not an expensive place to live, accommodation is reasonable and in town is a Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and more. Everyone is super friendly and the societies are so fun and welcoming. The main library at the uni is so nice with amazing facilities, but I would say that some of the uni is out-dated. There are lots of new buildings/equipment so they are making an effort to change this. The accommodation provided by the uni ranges a bit, Fferm and PJM are lovely, but I haven't been to any others. Parking your car in town can be a bit of nightmare so think twice about bringing your car! Nights out are so fun, and fires on the beach in the spring/summer are amazing and one of my favourite parts of uni life.
This course ranges quite widely. Lecturers tend to be easy to contact and supportive. Course content is so interesting, and as an aspiring teacher i love how it is preparing me! Students on the course are so nice and friendly.
I lived at seafront in Clarendon, and being at seafront was amazing, with the views and the closeness to town. The bathroom was tiny but it was all I needed. The beds were comfy, but I didnt really know my flatmates.