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Sort:Latest reviewsmy best aspect of my university experience is the sport programs which is really engaging and it made come out of my comfort zone. my worse aspect of my university experience was that I was not able to blend in with people at first and I was always to myself which made it difficult to make friends.
Great SU with good events. There could be better sports facilities as well as a larger library.
Quiet location, great staff and content. Library is always open for study. Not much to do if your not in a society. A lot of socials or events are tailored to drinking alcohol, which is not great for me as I do not drink. Student services always helpful and can help you with your needs efficiently
I really like the countryside feel to the campus however it's placement in terms of activities and nightlife isn't the best. You have to drive a while to go do something with friends. I also feel like the students on my course don't get the support from the university as they should. Multiple times we've asked for more support and presented our thoughts and feelings and we always receive halfhearted "it'll get better" or things like that that don't really help at all. I enjoy some of the clubs and societies at the SU but the pricing to be an AU member was too much for me. I was an AU member in first year but since then the prices have hiked.
Really a great place to stay and learn. I live in the Horwood part of my school. Every week a certain person comes to help us clean our place, The staff who provide services to our campus life have a good and friendly working attitude. Besides, the campus is large and pleasant, and we have plenty of room to move around, as the active squirrels and pigeons can attest.
Disability support is virtually non-existent, however the teaching is of a high standard.
Very accessible for disabled students with many facilities which accommodate all students, easy to navigate busses to Newcastle under Lyme and Stoke on Trent with many activities to do in the local area. At the student union, there's always something on, except for the weekend when all facilities are closed except the library, which is open 7 days a week 24/7. What could be improved is the pathways as some areas aren't accessible and have to cross the grass, which gets muddy in the winter months with there only being a long path around, which is especially irritating when having to access accommodation quickly. Also, drainage in the car parks is increasingly prone to flooding during the rainy seasons
Best aspects: - Teaching - Facilities Worst aspects: - Location - Accommodation
I love the community feel, I wish everyone could feel part of the community
Keele is such a supportive university. As a disabled student, I have had amazing support ahead of my course starting and throughout. I have had adjustments made, equipment purchased, and constant communication to ensure I can access everything as well as possible. Keele is a lovely rural environment, supportive and inclusive. It has an amazing Christian community on campus, pastoral support and a student community. There really is something for everyone; it's not all about drinking and parties, they ensure that those who prefer a quiet night in or board games are also covered. Attending as a mature student, I do not feel excluded or left out by being older; there is a wide mix of ages and personalities - everyone is welcome.
The location of Keele is a little limited due to the city centre being a 20 minute drive - which is also a pretty poor city. Buses and taxis can be expensive. The best thing is the teaching, the staff, the home away from home feel and the beauty of the campus.
I have had the best experience so far. I can’t really fault this university as they have been very friendly, helpful and accommodating to me as a transfer student. I’m hoping to continue my studies here in this beautiful campus. They have top notch facilities and the staff go above and beyond. As a BAME student, I have found it easy to integrate and I’ve made many friends. Transferring to this university has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The course structure has been well thought out, giving me the best opportunity for success in the future. I am looking forward to my placements as they have been described as an excellent learning environment by current students.
18-24 years
First gen student
Best - - sports clubs are an amazing way to make friends. - amazing facilities for science students. - staff support is brilliant. Worst - - marking can be slow. - segregation between the med school and the rest of the university. - price rise in SU
Could help local students integrate with students who are in halls first year
Yeahhhhh
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It's a pretty campus and I have good and helpful lecturers. Nightlife is not the best but we still have fun.
Best aspects is flexible learning and worst aspects are transport and labs
4.2
The reason why I think Keele University is such a great place to study is because of the student support and the facilities which I rated a full 5 star rating mainly because the support system put in place is impeccable and the campus facilities are top notch quality which allows me to bring in my best.
The best aspect of my course and teaching in general is Playback by Panopto and exception circumstances this allows me to access pre recorded lectures to properly check through the lectures, also in case of an emergency we can use exception circumstances to catch up on assignments
Out of all uni's halls this is by far the best one, its aesthetically pleasing, the furniture is very comfortable and most of the events are held there are wonderful.