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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsBeautiful campus. Sociology department is wonderful but not all departments are as good
The student union always organises interesting events that keep the student experience feel fresh The Facilities are great for studying as we have dedicated study rooms, which are great for solo study sessions and also offer privacy to a certain extent, whilst also being able to be used by a small group for when we have to work on conding projects and need the extra privacy. Student life offers a great balance (for someone like me that is commuting) as I can come in for my lecture, have enough free time between lessons to go to the gym (which has adequate equipment to meet one's needs) finish the lectures for the day and still have 2 - 4 hours to revise and review the material until I get to go the boxing club which starts at a reasonable time for me to make it back home for dinner.
It's a very nice place, but there’s a need for more music.
18-24 years
The best aspects would be the wide range of societies for students to join! The worst I believe would be the lack on promotion on what there is to do and what is accessible for students, such as public lectures or different rooms that can be used by students that i’ve learnt recently.
University of Essex, is within the heart of colchester with easy access to train stations to into London and bus stops to get into town. Its a small campus that has lot of greenery and has multiple places to study, eat and socialise. The lecture theatre give you enough space to work in and there are plenty of lab spaces that you can use in lessons and when doing your own studies.
Library is the BEST. Can't even tell you how many all-nighters I pulled in there. It's 24/7 and as a night owl that's super important. The location is okay. You have to take a bus to go into town, it's a 15 minute walk away from the ststaion. There's a large tesco nearby. There's a popular cab company everyone takes. It makes sense for campus to be away from town, but it does mean less accessibility for things in the high street. Especially if you can't drive. Student support is good if you reach out and maintain contact. Campus is visually aesthetic, especially when the weather is good. You can go for picnics near the lake and its really cute. A lot of food options during the day, we have like mini-markets going on and its all super sustainable. Student life is really good. It can be hard finding a balance between social and studies but that eventually sorts itself out. The student union is great. Always opportunities to volunteer, take part in something great and there's job roles on campus. I did an internship in 2nd year and in 1st year I was a welcome ambassador. A couple of my friends worked in the stores that campus have.
Its really inclusive and I feel comfortable to be myself.
I like the green spaces. There are lots of places to study. I think the sports facilities here are excellent. I think the main building could be refurbished, especially the bathrooms in the main building.
University campus itself is beautiful and the su has come a LONG way in just the last year. shame the club was so dead when i was a fresher :( lecturers are all lovely and supportive! more than happy to help and replies to emails have always been fast. placement team were incredible when helping me write a CV. don’t rent with essex homes. houses all stink and kitchens were rotting in every. single. one. shame the rent is so high because i personally loved south courts in my first year but got priced out :( Colchester is nice. london is better for any actual fun days out though.
good teachers and modules, just not much opportunities to meet people for commuting students (most times for social events/societies are best suited for those living on campus)
Everyone is very friendly, students as well as staff. The lecturers are all understanding and the support staff and wellbeing team are excellent at making sure the students are well in their mental health.
The campus is great, it really has a space for everyone
Lots of volunteering opportunities which brings people together and helps benefit the community, library access 24/7 so we can study at any time.
Have a good campus life Easy to make friends But need more efforts to make a student feel comfortable engaging with there tutors without any issue
Have more stuff to do here
Beautiful university, amazing faculty and excellent environment friendly policies
The people within the university are lovely
The community is really great, and everything being on campus makes it a lot easier to get involved. The library is also open 24hrs which supports different productivity times.
Nice understanding staff, great study facilities, great nightlife.
4.3
its great from the environment, the support system from the staff and activities held on campus, need improvement for jobs in campus would be better if for students only and the price for accommodation as high as living london.
something can be learn on the internet
i like the interior is modern which somehow give motivation for my study. least thing i like is my hall expensive while being far from campus.