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Great library
18-24 years
The city is very vibrant and exciting, the nightlife is great and the campus has brilliant facilities.
Leeds has a real culture to it that makes it an enjoyable university to study at. The student union is a great central point for the university and has lots of nice spaces to socialise. The libraries are easy to use and enjoyable places to study. Overall, the campus is really nice. However, the English department certainly feels like it has been neglected to some extent, when other buildings are much more modern, spacious, and generally nicer. I haven’t had any issues with support since I have been at Leeds, and all of the staff have been kind and welcoming towards me. I am currently doing a study abroad year in France. I think that the university have a wide range of great universities to study at and this is definitely a perk to studying at Leeds. I did find the process of applying unnecessarily stressful and felt that we were not guided as much as we should have been. Nonetheless, my time abroad has been enjoyable so far and I don’t regret my decision. Leeds is a great university with a lot to offer.
Best: Study spaces Accomodation for muslims students with prayer spaces etc Very active societies Lots of help applying for careers related things Worst Very content heavy Very frequent exams Lots of strikes
One of the best aspects of a university experience with great learning facilities such as study spaces and the library is the availability of resources and spaces to support learning. This can include access to textbooks, research databases, study groups, and quiet places to study. Additionally, having a well-equipped library and study spaces can create a positive and conducive learning environment that can enhance academic success. However, one of the worst aspects of a university experience that takes place away from the campus is the lack of a sense of community and isolation. This can be compounded by a poor student life and feeling like an outsider. University is not just about academic learning, but also about social and personal development, which can be hindered by a lack of opportunities for interaction and engagement with other students. Furthermore, the lack of parking availability can be a significant issue for students who rely on cars to get to and from university. This can cause stress, inconvenience, and potentially impact academic performance if students are consistently late for classes or exams. Overall, while great learning facilities are an important aspect of a positive university experience, a sense of community and social engagement is equally important. Without opportunities for social and personal development, students can miss out on an important aspect of university life, which can negatively impact their overall experience.
The campus feel is so great, especially having everything in one place. The university libraries are also great. Leeds feels very compact and cozy without being claustrophobic and its so nice that most students all live in walking distance.
good campus within the city, student support maybe could be better
Very accessible campus, nice city, very close to the city centre and really good balance of nightlife and social life alongside studies. Recently the laid law library changed to open 24/7 making it so much easier for late night study. Some of the buildings are difficult to find and especially for humanities the facilities are not as good as for other subjects. There are no usual lecture rooms or even buildings only regular seminar rooms which makes it hard to find and less communal.
18-24 years
First gen student
The best aspect of the University of Leeds is its location and feel. You can bask in the feeling of a true Northern English city and it fills you with a sense of belonging. A very student friendly city surround it and it provides much in the way to explore, exercise without need of a gym and ways to enjoy the weather whilst not leaving the centre or campus. However, the worst aspects are that of the Student Union and Student Support. It is completely biased in the ways of who it supports and who gets it, very class-discriminatory and very race-favoured. And the Student Union has a student elected body that effectively does nothing. Nothing changes every year after the election of new people who just have the same promises and slogans as the last ones, and the ones that do promise better stuff for the campus never succeed. The student elected body also yields no representation for some groups.
There is a sense of community. Everyone is ready and willing to help. The delivery of course content is of a very high standard. More scholarships should be offered/ higher scholarship amounts should be available for undergraduate students.
Best aspects: friendly city - locals are welcoming and happy to help. - Lots of things to do in the city such as various high street stores, coffee shops you can study in and bakeries/bars etc - Boasts lovely libraries and art galleries to sharpen students' minds - The Student Union is always on top form - there are always fresh and vibrant events going on, which students are informed of. - In terms of improvement, some buildings could do with renovation. There could be more colour/eye catching aspects in the university buildings.
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*cough* pay the staff better *cough*
Love the various study spaces and overall appearance of campus Wish there was more student support
18-24 years
The professors are really passionate about their respective subjects and go to great lengths to clear student's doubts.
There are always lots of events held by different societies, as advertised on the Leeds University Union Website (LUU), which are varied, fun, inclusive and usually quite affordable. However, quite a lot of events are at night time, which I dislike because I don't like walking home in the dark. I live a short walk away from the university though, so this isn't too much of an issue for me. As well as this, the Leeds University Union has been running a free breakfast scheme for students which has been very helpful during the cost of living crisis. There are also interesting pop ups at the university, such as a McDonalds free McMuffin popup, a free loungwear popup etc, which makes coming onto campus exciting. The university also fairly regularly advertises opportunities to get involved in research, with rewards for participating such as Love2Shop and Amazon vouchers, which I have taken advantage of and am very grateful for, as it means during the cost of living crisis, I still have a way to treat myself with little rewards!
4.3
Mid
Mid again