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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
Colchester is an incredible town for students and the university is set up in a very convenient location with all facilities you could need to be comfortable. Only thing missing is a swimming pool.
Nice location, diverse, good decorations and layouts. Staff are students centred and adaptive to implement reasonable adjustments if needed.
- The study spaces within the university are amazing! Always a nice, quiet space to study - The 5 squares include a number of useful places - The location is amazing, with a tesco nearby and good bus links to town - As someone who has mental health issues, I have always found the university to be quite helpful and accomodating. SWIS are amazing. - The campus is lovely, and very scenic - Amazing range of societies and clubs - Dropped two stars on the SU, as the SU sabbs have not been great this year, especially in regard to womens safety
18-24 years
First gen student
Amazing uni and it has the best su and campus life
The best aspects of being a student at Essex is that you have so many opportunities and for me the education and skills gained here are the most valuable. The worst is that everything is overpriced, even within the main Store.
It is the best university in Uk .
Its not a big party area so its easier to focus on studies and there is a tone of support systems for every need you may have. We need way more street lights in and aound the univeristy, it will make me feel safer
Amazing support from University, Most of lectures were interesting Contact with lecturers should be improved as some of them ignore messages
The best aspect of university- society Rebels Social events, the environment. Support from tutors and students unions members etc. Worst aspect- Not really much, but coming from London to Colchester alone was a bit frustrating in my first year because I had to make friends which was hard for me.
Best aspects - excellent training and lecturers, Student union building is up to date - great food but is slightly too expensive for students. The well-being team are really supportive however there could be more support by other staff regarding mental and physical well-being.
Campus environment is very nice, would be nicer if it was nearer a station but what can you do about that.
Lots of different places and areas to study based on how you like to study. Group areas, private study, cafes etc.
Studying at university of essex has so far been a great experience. All the tutors are supportive, approachable and friendly with comprehensive delivery of lectures. It could do with some student food outlets as we only have one that sells limited items, or maybe discounts in town food outlets.
The best thing is the staff and atmosphere but the worst thing can be the access to town and the prices of the stuff in the store
18-24 years
First gen student
There’s a very strong and positive community feeling at Essex, as well as student support for whenever and whatever you may need - weather it’s to do with finances, mental health, academics, or social life.
The buildings look soviet. The campus is located on a steep hill. Mental help support services are useless. SU is really active and there are lots of events and clubs, however some things are really not funded well. Lecturers are hit and miss, but mostly really chill.
18-24 years
First gen student
The views and connections to nature I find help
The best experience I have had at uni so far must be the friends I've made and how I can apply what I learn at my course to my every day life. I really feel I've grown as a person. My worst experience is definitely when I got assaulted on my way home from the bar. I do feel a bit unsafe around campus when it's dark outside, and wouldn't really advice anyone to walk alone. I believe this has to change. However, teachers and other staff were very helpful and understanding and I truly felt like they took the situation to heart and have since checked up on me know and again, which is so kind!
I think the location is great. Its getting more and more built up and expanded as I'm writing this review.
4.3
Very supportive staff and friendly students around happy to help!
The delivering of the lectures are very interactive and enables myself to learn lots of different aspects into my degree and beyond that.