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Good
Pay your lecturers
I love the library but it isnalway freezing even with the heaters
Student support dismissed me with non help
Great fellow students and atmosphere with so much to do for such a small town. There is something for everybody! However, the school is located on top of a very high hill while town and any pubs are downhill, making it a hassle to travel between them. The lecturers are alright, though I personally struggle with the shorter lecture times and lack of direct contact with lecturers / large class sizes. The practicals are much more hands on and high quality, though the assignments and expected outside studyis more hands off and self directed. As someone used to lots of homework and access to tutors (something I feel the uni has a lack of or at least does not advertise well), this has been a difficult adjustment for me. The international staff team is kind and responsive (unless you're e-mailing from the states, in which responses can be up to 2 weeks apart), though the university doesn't provide nearly enough amenities or specialized support to warrant charging international students double the tuition of UK national students.
The place is good with many activities to do
Accomidations can be a little underwgphelming, ibpve never gotten the rooms ive requested and could be bigger. I wish there verge more vegan foods I love the art school and enjoy my course :) VERY queer friendly which I love
Good student life, SU needs to actually help their sport clubs
Best: course. Absolutely love the lectures and the lessons are engaging. Least: travel. The public transport is lacking at best.
The best aspect is the feel and vibe of the university the worst is the hill The uni is on
Lots of societies and clubs to join. Student support could be improved.
Hjj
Best is definitely the supportiveness and approach ability of staff. Worst is timetabling.
18-24 years
First gen student
No comment
I enjoy the various locations to study at throughout aber
Friendly peopleand environment. Wouldn't recommend to any anyone with mobility issues due to hilly terrain. Overall good :)
Area is so lovely
All good
Could do with more facilities


The best aspect for me would be the opportunity to make friends and meet people from different backgrounds. For me, the worst aspect is the pressure of work.
I enjoy the fact that it's face to face, butI wish we had more contact time worth lectures etc. I think the varied nature of the course is great!
I think the price of the hall is good and it's rooms are great. I think the catered food is overrated in price and quality.