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Best: sports facilities and range of sports clubs/ activities Worst: student accommodations (polwarth house)
The outdoor environment and range of sports clubs and societies makes it a very inclusive place to study, while the lack of face to face teaching time and practical classes makes it hard to get engaged with the course and to know fellow students.
University location and campus are great but the rest bellow average.
18-24 years
First gen student
Good uni
Communication between students and any given department is rough at times with really inconsistent and long wait times for responses. Only being able to email and not call certain departments adds to it. Also international students get scammed big time.
18-24 years
First gen student
I think the setting of the university is great and it makes it more relaxing sometimes. However, sometimes it can be that the university seems disorganised, and we can be unaware of what is expected of us, or where to find the work needed, especially since COVID and being online.
More student support
Communication from the union could be improved with regards to votes in amendments etc. Seating in the campus central could be increased for solo studying
The best thing is the campus! The views of the hills, the loch and woodland is beautiful all year round, along with the wildlife. The newly refurbished campus buildings are gorgeous too; they're so bright and airy. The worst thing is the no-food in the library rule. It was brought in during COVID, but it's the only COVID regulation they've kept in place since restrictions elsewhere in the uni have been scrapped. During the day the atrium building gets super busy, and it's frustrating having to leave your stuff in the library to go get food and then struggling to find somewhere to sit and eat it. It also takes extra time than just having a sandwich at your desk would, so if I'm rushing to get something completed it's really not ideal and I'll just skip lunch.
The campus is great, especially the natural landscapes. Walking around on campus is a great way to relax. Teaching staff and student support is great as well. Unfortunately, this academic year hasn't started well in terms of administration. Enrolment has been chaotic for probably more than half of the students and many are still facing issues 10 weeks into the semester! Plus, the university doesn't seem to react or acknowledge the problem as ZERO announcement have been made about the subject. However, the Student Hub is really supporting us in the best way they can. On this note, I'm really glad I've made the choice to study at the University of Stirling but if it wasn't for my fees paid by SAAS, never would I have paid 15-20k a year to study here.
It's a great campus, with lots of green space and lots of walks. On the downside it can be a pain to have to get between Pathfoot and Campus within 10 mins of class changes (usually more of an issue for staff who end up late to class). It's a bit of a blessing and a curse for the campus to be out of town, and whilst there are lots of bus services alot of people still rely on personal transport (cars) due to the large catchment area and parking remains an issue.
I personally think that clinicals should be a full class. I'd also suggest some anatomy and physiology classes on campus.
25-34 years
First gen student
The location is great. The campus is amazing with our own lake. Stirling city center is close by and you have great connections to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The nightlife is also great. The teaching is interactive and interesting and the staff is very helpful
Really good facilities and places to study and do sports.
Student union events aren’t the best however the library is amazing and everything on campus is close by.
It is a good location in Scotland and you are close to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The lecturers are very good. The Accomdation’s could be approved especially the more expensive ones.
I can’t think of anything negative to say about this wonderful institution. It being my first time away from home, this university has not failed to provide me with what feels like a second home. The attention given to students is indeed a priority here and I have not hesitated to ask for help when needed.
4.2
The covid 19 pandemic meant that my university experience was impacted however that has not stopped me from enjoying university to the extent that i have. The closing of areas during my final year is less than accommodating for the amount of students there are which has made studying more stressful.
Not much has felt relevant to some of my degree, there is no placement and no discussion of life after university
Lots of problems when I stayed in halls