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4.03.93.8350 Student reviews
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The university is very diverse and appeals to many different learning types. It is big on supporting students and I have found that they are very helpful in supporting neurodiversity however more can be done. More awareness and support should be made available for students who are neurodiverse. I think it would be beneficial to bring together a group to help understand what neurodiversity is, to help identify and diagnose, and to help support and guide students and lecturers. Compared to many other institutions however, I have found that Abertay is flexible and willing to help and provides many different ways to approach and support your studies. The university's studying accommodations, particularly their library is well laid out and can accommodate all needs.
Great location within dundee, central to everything. very modern and spacious with great libary facilities.
There are lots of useful resources available for students to tap into and plenty opportunities to speak to staff members.
Facilities are amazing, not entirely sure how to set up student counselling could be a bit more clear. Spam emails have been quite bad on my student account.
The best aspect has been the sense of community that the university has created for the students. It feels like a safe space for students to raise legitimate issues and ask important questions to lectures, staff and other students without feeling judged. Sometimes aspects of the university can feel very liminal and that makes me feel uncomfortable. This is an issue I believe Abertay may want to address.
maybe classroom tours for each subject as i’m still getting lost.
Overall experience is good.
Abertay is very welcoming and friendly.
The worst thing about Abertay is that it's in Dundee. Other than that it's a good university
It is easy to get to in terms of transport, and there is a lot of places to go that are close to the university.
Abertay is quite small compared to other universities which I like as it feels more including and not overwhelming with lots of people. The staff are really friendly and talented. Facilities are to a great standard with everything we need to learn successfully. The only negative part is the layout of the university is hard to grasp as there are multiple buildings connected to each other but as long as you have a map or someone to help it’s no problem.
18-24 years
First gen student
Great university, library is a fantastic place to study and has everything you need. Lecturers are lovely, helpful and understanding. definitely needs more cafes though i barely have time between classes to grab something to eat and a coffee as the lines are always out the door. Also bring back SKINT!!
The location is perfect with it being in Dundee town centre and around a 10 minute walk from the bus station. The lectures are insightful and the lecturers are always helpful whenever needed.
The best parts have been the (at times) overwhelming, but appreciated amount of learning leading to personal, social and academic development. Being a mature student I think about how different my life experiences may have been had I underwent psychological education sooner. Lectures passion on psychological topics is noticed and encourages enthusiasm and intrigue. Worst - keeping up with the unrealistic expectation of ‘treating university like a full time job’. This expectation has clearly influenced policies re deadline extensions and exceptions. When applying for an additional extension due to exceptional circumstances, evidence (documented) is required. This is not inclusive of expected realities of ‘burn out’ and similar ‘problems’ occurring in students who cannot avoid work commitments, which support the ability to manage bills and carry on with living whilst striving to better education and development in the face of harsh circumstance (statistically more likely to be found among lower socioeconomic areas, such as Dundee and its surroundings). There is plenty support services available and the utilisation of these is greatly encouraged, but if this kind of support is not required by an individual it seems wrongful to ‘force’ this for the production of evidence of struggles. The understanding of individual differences would be expected to lead to such conclusions, especially from the psychology train academic advisor of the school. In spite of this these policies remain and (I expect) contribute to drop-out figures.
A student union Would be really good to have at the campus
The lecturers are brilliant and also happy to help with further help and guidance.
Best experience is having period resources easily accessible. Worst is how difficult the rooms and spaces are to find.
Amazing
sense of belonging.
4.2
Student support is very helpful. Library is very nice. Location is good as it is close to the town centre
I think that Lectorials are very helpful, rather than just a Lecture. Lectures are boring most of the time because it is usually just the lecturer going over the slides, whereas in a Lectorial you get to answer questions on the slides while the lecturer is their to help which I think helps with understanding the course better.
Uni halls were well kept. Not many washing machines for the amount of students living there.