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Good vibes
Great place
The campus is like a town - you never actually need to leave as there's lots here! It could be improved by increasing the number of casual and study-focused spots on campus. It would also be amazing to be able to book student-card-keyed study pods so that you can leave to go to the bathroom or to get a quick coffee without having to pack everything up! Support for students with learning difficulties in my department is also incredible. Coming from schools where mental health is known but not really understood/respected, my experience of Essex's support structure has been out of this world and super helpful. Here, I can be myself confidently.
The university has a lot of facilities and resources to offer to further support their students!
Great uni for meeting new people and get good education experience 👍
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Great sense of community and there is always something to do. However, this year SU is not doing as well as past years
It’s great they just don’t know how to handle international students
It's a really open and safe environment with supportive student reps and staff.
Good teachers
You guys are cool
I think some things on campus are a little pricey for students, for example the food. Also buffalo joes charges for the sauces, which i think is odd.
It's great.
My friends
amazing
I really enjoy the events and appreciate the effort of students union as a student staff rep as well!!!
Colchester itself is a very old town with some significant levels of poverty visible - I prefer to stay on campus to going into the town as there is not much in the town apart from fast food joints. The campus is vibrant and very international, there is always plenty going on and I’ve found fellow students friendly. The club on campus is well managed and different events going on.
Best- a lot of events for students Worst- prices for food in campus is not student friendly price


Friendly staff, relaxed vibe.
No issues so far