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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
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Nice university the town is kind of dead though. Nice support from staffs and students.
More job related opportunities should be available.
Better mental health support for students (make website easy to access, places to talk to people around campus).
Student life is very good with lots for students to do, but student support is incredibly lacking in my opinion. They got rid of walk-in sessions for wellbeing and I personally have had issues with trying to get support
One of the best aspects of my uni experience is the people and the diverse and inclusive atmosphere. There are many students from all over the world which are nice to be around, and many appreciate the international environment which fosters cross cultural exchange. One of the worst aspects of my uni experience is the location. Although Colchester is a nice historical town, it can be a bit quiet in comparison to other unis in bigger cities. The university is somewhat isolated from major metropolitan areas, though London is still an hour away by train. However, although the location is a slight challenge, the people in the uni make the best out of location with their unique and bubbly personalities.
There are lots of study spaces around campus open plus the library is opened 24/7 so no matter the time you have resources available.
Cool campus, great lessons, a majority of the teachers are awesome. I've had many issues with lack of accessibility and overall bad care of disabled students.
All around very good
The room numbers are very unclear. Hard to find a specific room
The best aspect is the fact that students can never feel bored as there is always an event happening. Worst aspect is that sometimes slides from lectures aren’t shared.
Great teachers and lots of events from the su
I mean the uni is fine its good it has a very nice feel to it the location is very peaceful and open the campus is very big you can roam around anywhere.
The best part about my uni experience so far is integrating with people I wouldn’t have met otherwise, learning new things about different backgrounds and cultures, enjoying making new friendships. The worst part is the accessibility to asking questions if you’re too anxious to speak to someone directly, I find that some of the aspects of communicating with lectures can be very indirect and uncomfortable
Positive Feedback: My experience at the University of Essex is great. My lecturers and supervisors ensure that we perform well in their modules. They test us with quizzes, offer useful advice and sometimes they ask how well they are doing. They want to hear feedback on their teachings. The societies are active to make sure you have fun and meet new people. Participating in a career related event is essential as it helps me gain more confidence and deepen my ambition. Downside: The university healthcare and the healthcare system in the city have poor customer service. Of course they are appointment-based but they appointment will take up to 1-week, 2-3 or more than that although the person needs urgent medical attention. Sometimes you specify the symptoms, they do not care how you feel and they will say that that’s not an urgency.
It's a convenient location of me as it is close to home and people are really nice on campus as students and teachers.
I can really appreciate the level/standard of education here at Essex, this is the most successful i've been in my life in terms of academic performance. I think there are many people here to support you if you need it.
There are lots of study spaces everywhere around the university which is so useful when I have breaks between lectures. As a commuting student, it is good to know I have somewhere to go. The lecturers are very helpful and always willing to do a 1:1 if needed, an opportunity which I have taken advantage of. To improve, I think we need more healthier food options such as healthier food stalls or more plant-based foods on offer at the shop.
Best - love the location and it being near the countryside, makes it relaxing, the library being open all the time means I don't have to stop work halfway through to leave. improved - more free trials of societies and clubs like in freshers week, maybe in the middle of the year.
4.3
I love the campus because the atmosphere is always so friendly and welcoming. I love how much there is to do and that I could get anything I want on campus. Maybe access to security from the copse could be improved because right now.
My course is pretty good, I’m enjoying all my modules and I am loving the class discussions. It could maybe be improved by including more class discussions and group activities because it allows me to understand the topic more.
I like my accommodation because it’s really good for the cost. It’s really comfortable and I’m a good distance away from the main campus. I guess the one thing that could maybe be improved is the access to security nearby, as I don’t know the copse security’s number.