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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsLots of facilities and helpful lectures but some modules need updating
Many activities and clubs to take part in and enjoy with a lot of social space to hang out with friends. Everything very accessible and easy to find with helpful staff everywhere only issue could be the amount of teacher strikes at the moment which is a tad annoying but is okay and not the university’s fault
Better food and more options regarding student facilities
The university is extremely supportive, the services and facilities are amazing. it feels really safe within campus and around the study centres. it’s a very inclusive and multicultural campus
The place is like a maze!
It has a great support from the Students Union and University, you never feel left out.
I really enjoy my time here with friends, food, studies
Social life could be improved and the layout of the campus is very confusing to the point people miss out on class
Better support whilst lecturers are striking would be greatly appreciated as none has been given when lecturers don’t attend but we as students aren’t being given any allowances for this, considering that they’re meant to teach us the content
Best has been the amount of actives there have been and all the amzing facilities and down side has been working in the hotel part of my course but not getting paid for it
I haven’t really experienced any bad aspects of the university, but the aspects that I do love about the uni is if there any problems with work or personal issues there staff and other members that help you especially will assignment work or questions
18-24 years
It’s a campus based institution and therefore majority of the things you need are only 15 minutes away from you, but they also encourage you to explore outside of the university which is really good and helps me expand my sense of direction around me. Also a lot of mixers and student events helps me meet people and connect for different reasons.
It’s awesome I love the student activities and support available.
It was alright but student life and the town were not the best.
I love the campus and the distance from my accommodation and my classes. The campus store is kind of overpriced for some products. I’m not willing to pay £6 for bread when I can get it for £2 elsewhere
Due to the fact that I’m in a joint program between Northwestern University in China and University of Essex, I can access to plenty of resources from UK, which is brilliant!
Made a lot good friends Some department takes a long time to get back to me when I ask a question
It has very limited resources with student areas for studying and I think with the new buildings that are being made it, the students should be able to experience lessons within the new areas. Additionally, the accommodation for some of the places like the towers or south court is quite unappealing to look at and needs to be improved like the others such as Maltings
I believe teachers should be allowed to direct students in the correct way when they ask for help with their assignments. Some different university lecturers go above and beyond to help their students but unfortunately at this university they’re not allowed. I understand this is protocol but it is still a shame as I can not even ask my personal tutor to look at a plan per say without her saying ‘ that’s not allowed ‘ which I understand but again is just a real shame.
4.3
Good support from personal tutors, and lectures when reaching out to them
Placements are not allowed any input and all allocated for us. Tell some students there placements while not telling others.
Fine, not the best town, but not awful
Living in halls was really good for first year.