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The worst was when I did foundation year in Cardiff we had to study in a very far location (university hall) and they were not enough facilities provided. The best experience is everything after foundation year!
So far, it’s been nice. Just don’t like when lecture is cancelled less than an hour to time. Once a lecturer did not show up without any email or notice.
It’s great I love UWE.
• The Surrey Sports Park is one of the best university sports facilities in the UK. • Labs, engineering facilities, and the School of Hospitality and Tourism are highly regarded. • The campus is self-contained but walkable—green spaces, study areas, and essential amenities all close together.
Honestly, my university experience has been a mix of really beautiful moments and really difficult ones. If I had to describe it in one sentence, I would say it’s been a journey of growth that sometimes felt exciting and sometimes felt overwhelming. Before I started university, I imagined it as this fun, perfect life where everything would be easy and enjoyable. But the reality was very different. It was more real, more serious, and more emotional than I expected. Let me start with the best parts, because there are many things I’m grateful for. One of the best aspects of my university experience has been how much I’ve grown as a person. I’ve become more independent, more mature, and more aware of myself. Before university, I depended a lot on my family and teachers to guide me. At university, no one constantly reminds you what to do. You have to manage your own time, your own studies, your own life, and even your own mental health. At first, this felt scary. I was worried I would mess up or fall behind. But slowly, I learned how to organise my work, how to plan my time better, and how to take responsibility for my actions. I feel like university helped me grow up mentally and emotionally. Another thing I really loved about my university experience is the academic environment. I enjoyed learning things that were actually related to my future career. The topics felt more meaningful compared to school. I liked attending lectures, working on assignments, doing research, and learning how to write properly structured academic work. I also enjoyed the freedom to express my opinions and share ideas during discussions. It made me feel more confident and respected. I also really enjoyed meeting new people. University is full of different personalities and backgrounds. I met people from different countries, cultures, and lifestyles. This helped me realise that the world is much bigger than my own small circle. I learned to be more understanding, less judgmental, and more open-minded. Listening to other people’s stories helped me grow emotionally and socially. Friendships are another beautiful part of my university life. I met people who supported me during stressful deadlines, listened to me when I felt overwhelmed, and laughed with me during fun moments. Studying together in the library, late-night conversations, eating together after a long day, and encouraging each other during exams created strong bonds. These friendships made my university life feel less lonely and more meaningful. I also liked the sense of freedom I got from being a university student. Having flexibility in scheduling allowed me to explore more things about myself. I could decide when to study, when to rest, and when to socialise. I felt like I had more control over my own life compared to my school days. This made me feel stronger and more confident as a person. Now, talking about the worst parts, I think this is where university becomes very real. The difficult parts really tested me. One of the hardest aspects of my university experience has been the stress and pressure. There are so many deadlines, exams, presentations, and responsibilities. Sometimes I felt like I was constantly racing against time. No matter how much I worked, there was always something else to do. This made me feel mentally tired and anxious at times. I experienced moments where I doubted myself and felt like I wasn’t good enough. Another difficult part was loneliness. Even though I made friends, there were still moments where I felt very alone. Especially during transitions, like moving to a new place or starting a new semester, I missed my family and my old friends a lot. There were days when I felt homesick and emotionally drained. It was hard to stay strong all the time when I just wanted comfort and familiarity.
Best part of uni is the location, plenty of things to do and see Worst part of uni is the class schedules, having all of the classes in the first half of the semester is very overwhelming
I think the Student Union make a really good effort to involve students decisions and ideas, as well as providing great support. The worst aspects I think is potentially the location as we receive london prices without London funding, additionally the lack of houses available each year to rent for students is a problem.
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It is a good university with a modern academic staff, which is quite adequate for the department I chose.
PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for ...
