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4.04.23.6745 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsExeter is a lovely city, close enough to campus but far enough away that it's not overwhelming. My lecturers have all been helpful and there are several ways to access student support available, academically and otherwise.
Best aspects: future prospects, student life, accommodation, support, Worst aspects: location (far away from opportunities in the city), transport, Falmouth
Close to the beach, pretty campus, safe environment
As an active individual, Exeter University is the perfect place for study. with lots of opportunities to get involved with a variety of sports, I can stay active and make friends. The campus is beautiful with a lot of greenery and nature, making me feel at home as I live in the countryside out of term time. There are lots of areas on campus to study, but it can get very busy in deadline season!
-Brilliant campus and university city -Proximity of university campus (Streatham) to city centre -Forum buildings -Classism within University -Lack of housing in Exeter -Lack of on campus accomodation
It's such a pretty campus, everywhere you look there is greenery and landscapes. Everyone is really friendly.
The student support team is very hard working and caring on St Luke’s.
Really nice campus and community however not that much nightlife and things to do in the winter
Good if you want quiet study. Not so great for socialising outside of sports societies. Also super small campus is great for 1-1 support but not so great for expanding networks and friendships.
The worst part is being on the smaller campus, as everything is based at the other one and it’s a really long walk between. The best part is definitely the kindness of the lecturers
it is a great university and to start with I didn’t think I would like it as much as I do. It’s been a tough and not necessarily desirable start and without guaranteed accom i, a 19 year old girl, have ended up living with 7 boys ranging from 21-30 years old. I feel the university could have done more, as I know people who also went through clearing who managed to get accom with the uni, who applied for it after me. The issue being an IT error they refused to formally recognise. However, the course is very interesting and interactive and the city is a great place to live.
Very nice, modern facilities. Lecturers are very kind and supportive. Lots of lab work in biology, good to prepare for future and make the course more interesting.
-Campus is beautiful -Great courses -Lots of support -Great location
Great university. Enjoyed my course and the social life being here.
Campus looks lovely, with good facilities. Societies are great. Engineering building brutalism look is unappealing. Throughout the term study spaces have enough room but when it gets toward exam season you have to be there either really early or late to get a seat. New study spaces are upcoming I believe, as it is the biggest issue.
I love Exeter University. It really does feel like a new home when I'm there, and also away. I feel so supported in so many different ways. The campus has a warm and inviting feel to it, that you can make it your own space, and I feel proud to show my friends and family around when they come to see me. I am on a year abroad now, in Spain, and seeing this university here, as well as talking to all of my Erasmus friends from across Europe has made me realise how naive I was in assuming Exeter University was the standard, and just what you could expect. It is far from it. I saw how shocked they were by our facilities and opportunities. The university here, and other European universities, can be just a place that you come to have a class and go home. Even for the local Spanish students, it doesn't have a community feel, there are no; societies, events, wellbeing considerations, helpful SID desks, food outlets, people drinking coffee on the steps outside, a forum or central space, an active student union to stand up for students, prayer and wellbeing spaces, involved academic tutors to monitor your progress, or most importantly the feeling that you're part of something bigger, with a legacy that you will continue to hold for the rest of your life. All of these aspects come together to create an inspiring and supported experience. The campus is generally well maintained, with peaceful green spaces and pretty flowers. The buildings are generally modern, although some are quite outdated, such as the Old Library, Queen's or Amory, where some parts have been updated, but not all. The sports facilities are good, although there are high prices for sports societies which can be off-putting. Although some, such as Bodysoc offer affordable fitness. It is great to have Pret, which offers high quality and delicious food in a very convenient location. The wellbeing team are great and we are very fortunate to have their support, as I do think it makes a difference to the whole student experience and ambience. I also appreciate how many surveys we are offered! Although sometimes it feels like you are being asked so often how you feel about things, only since I have been in Spain and realised I have not been asked once about how I feel about a change, have I realised how important it is to feel your voice is heard and you are actually able to shape the experience and the environment that you live and work in. An example of this is the recent proposed Liberal Arts change of info point to a different building, however after students not feeling comfortable with this, they very openly and honestly retracted this proposed change to keep it the way the students would like. All in all, Exeter is a really great university that feels like I belong there. My improvements would be to update some of the buildings to bring them up to the same level as others, as well as considering more ways to allow all students to get involved with extra sports if they do not want to join the full competitive sport society. However these do not prevent the current Exeter university experience from being really amazing.
Location is beautiful, helping you destress after a long day and reconnect with nature. Loads of societies on offer that have socials every week so you can really get to know people. Great Wellbeing service. More sports societies for a range of abilities, not just the very competitive athletes and beginners but for abilities inbetween. A large affordable supermarket that isnt a 40min walk away!!
Very walkable city, however lots of hills which take a while to get used to if you don't come from a hilly area originally. It could be improved by removing 8:30 lectures!
Lovely campus, great location and good overall feel. Only negative is clubbing culture which is not for everyone
4.3
The best thing is the academic support and quality. The worst thing is that the hills on the campus require you to be fit to survive
There is no worst part and the best part is the variety of the modules I have. I get to know about other subjects which are related to Finance which helps me to explore other careers
There is no bad thing. It is so fun to live in student halls