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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsImprove - securities access to places like the bar, so left bags can be accessed. Closing of foundation department is detrimental to the community. Best - support for students and lecturers available on the course.
Nice campus
18-24 years
Many areas around campus to study. Although the library is never a place i would choose. A lot of places in winter months are very cold. Overall I have had a positive experience and felt supported.
Love the location as it is easy to get to but i wish there were more regular buses. However, i think the possibility of more places to eat with a huge selection would be good as the Uni shop is quite pricey as a plain cheese or ham sandwich is £3.30 so i tend to avoid it.
The teaching is great and the tutors are so helpful. I haven't seen much of the SU and the club/bar aren't great. Living off campus is far better for enjoyment of the experience as there is more happening in Colchester than that the campus
It honestly feels like a dream come true, something that I’ve always wanted to do. University of Essex has helped me make my chosen family giving me a chance to see them at the bar every now and then since we don’t have matching schedules. Alongside a nice community this university has the best lakes, well at least in my opinion. A spot by the lake has become one of my favourite spots where I go for some peace and quiet, when I feel like I want to disconnect.
Campus has a lot of old buildings
The night life is not that active compared to that of other universities
Lovely campus with great facilities. Smaller intake so smaller classes which is nice.
The environment of the uni is great.
Everything is exellent, just a bit confusing and sometimes some locations don't show up on the map, like rooms/courts at the gym, IT labs, washing machines
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I love the night outs with all my mates and learning sports massage, identifying sports injuries and treating injuries.
25-34 years
The student body is diverse and there are many communities you can be a part of. There are numerous ways to be supported especially if you are neurodivergent and there are reasonable adjustments for you.
The best is the freedom however the worst is the information your teachers give you this includes up to date information, teaching methods and exam dates
Yes the University of Essex is a great place to study. Campus life, education, social life and people are all great !
Best: Friends, community, teachers, range of courses, clubs and sports teams improve: highten security, more activities for those who don't drink or party
I like how there's always an activity to do by the day and also I like that university of people really help you.
I wish that the SU store prices were cheaper as it’s for uni students and a lot of university students do need support and the prices are way over priced I also wish that accommodation would be cheaper as the cheapest ones aren’t comfortable but as someone who lives in Copse it’s lovely but it shouldn’t be £212 a week the uni has a great feel and a sense of welcoming I feel that I belong and made a great choice
4.3
very chill and inclusive place to feel comfortable in yourself
business department have a brand new and eco friendly building but our foundation department is getting shut down and we get stuck in dark little basement rooms
pastures is sound