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4.03.83.41150 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsI have not enjoyed my time here. The course feels like endless burnout, they changed the course entirely in my second year to a course i didn’t even want to do, and most students joke about how they do not like the uni (and some teachers, which says a lot).
All the above mentioned are excellent.
My only overwhelmingly positive experience in the uni so far has been related to extra curricular stuff such as societies and events such as karaoke hosted every Tuesday. The course I'm on feels like a lot of effort is put into it. I haven't had any major negative experiences yet, other than some rumours I've heard from other people.
- Amazing support network. - Incredibly understanding staff. - Great facilities and booking system. - Incredible training/development programs. - Success is the motivation, not statistics. - Beacon, the university student app, could be a little more consistent: timetable updates and changes are slow to change and often leads to confusion - or me turning up to the wrong place! And often when I have tried to register my attendance for a lecture, the code is refused, even though I've typed it accurately. - more of a personal issue, but not enough promotion for student led events/nights, so when freshers week came up, I had no idea what was available.
Friendly staff. Welcoming. Great career opportunities.
25-34 years
Little support for nursing students.
Lecturers usually always readily available and free to discuss any worries or concerns. University easy to navigate and easily signed.
As a mature student I am having a great experience and the degree is good too.
The university is improving its facilities and modules for a better experience. I often have trouble connecting to a strong WiFi connection.
It's a standard specialised university course.
My only improvement is stuff being more open and accessible on the weekends.
Lectures are interesting and good blend online and campus. Great support. Great facilities.
25-34 years
First gen student
One of the best things about my university experience has been the vibrant community and the diversity of students. Being surrounded by people from different backgrounds has enriched my learning and helped me grow both personally and academically. The professors are usually very supportive and accessible, providing valuable insights and mentorship. Additionally, there are plenty of extracurricular activities, like clubs and events, which make it easy to meet new people and have fun outside of classes. On the flip side, one of the worst aspects has been the financial stress. Tuition fees and living expenses can be overwhelming, and it sometimes feels like a constant worry. Also, the workload can be intense, leading to stress and burnout. I’ve noticed that some resources, like mental health services, could be improved to better support students during tough times. To make the university experience even better, I think reducing tuition costs and increasing access to mental health resources would help a lot. Encouraging more feedback from students about their needs could also lead to improvements in services and support, making the university a more welcoming and supportive place for everyone.
18-24 years
The best thing about the uni is the accommodation and the facilities the uni provides in lectures and out of lectures and the worst is well it's in stoke that's all I want to say.
I think the location is great as it is central.
Needs better organisation within modules and could do with some more open space for students to study. Good location. Good support. Lots of parking.
Best: my course is small and since I haven't studied sports before it's easy to get help for it. Volleyball is one of the better sports in the uni so I've had a lot of opportunities with that. Easy to get a job within the uni. Worst: since the town has bad night life, you would think the student union would have more events to use this to their advantage. However they pick events that are late to the trend and they don't advertise it well so events are generally rubbish too. When I used to study games here, a lecturer was sexist and although I did get the assistance that I needed eventually, there was many complaints about him and he still remained in the uni. The student union seemingly does nothing. They don't interact with students and therefore don't know what the students want, or they don't interact with students as a whole and only specific groups.
The university is a great place to study as it has amazing facilities, staff and opportunities.
The best part is the environment and facilities provided by University. The worst part is that people here are not much friendly.
4.2
Being at the Stafford campus there is usually no problem finding a parking space, but the overflow carpark isn't too far away if there is none back at campus. The seats attached to chairs are a little unstable, and small. It's difficult to write notes and have a laptop open. The sound system in Ch124 needs fixing. A loud buzz will go off several times during lectures and exams and it's very distracting. Overall the student support is fantastic and easy to locate. Library services are wonderful. Long term laptop loan is a fantastic idea. Plenty of seating areas around for breaks and lunch. Lovely little break room upstairs. The campus is easy to navigate and has a modern feel to it. The SIM labs are brilliant.
I like that we have one day at home and one day on campus. I'm finding the student/work life balance difficult with the new course structure they have started this year. I'm doing a 6-7 day week just to try to survive financially, and Im not sure that is sustainable for the three years. Placements have been absolutely fantastic, the midwives I have been with have taught me so much and I really enjoy exploring the different aspects of midwifery. Could do with more guidance and information for exams. Sometimes it's not clear what information they are looking for.