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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
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Best, I’d say the study areas that the university has with beautiful views and lectures are really helpful, worst I'd say some of the prices in certain things!
It has well maintained facilities the people are nice to talk to and it has a good environment to study in
The balanced student life
The study spaces on campus are really versatile and highly functioning there is definitely somewhere that will suit everyone, the issue is cost cut backs and poor teaching basic things that should be bare minimum such as update to date module pages are more of a luxury here instead of given as you would expect for paying over £9000 a year. I have had some excellent professors and some that haven't taught me at all it is very dependent on the modules you choose.
Best: University staff and teachers are supportive and very helpful. Worst: University: Food options are limited, but okay. Plus pricing is not ideal too.
More supports for international students to feel less isolated, especially during the winter time.
Best is definitely student union, they always have something planned and make sure everyone is always happy and included. Worst is how confusing the main academic buildings are, it’s genuinely a maze.
I like how easy access it is to campus from south courts, the market and events during the day are good. However, It’s hard to make friends, not enough events on at sub zero. Shop is expensive.
It has a supportive learning environment, knowledgeable teachers, good facilities, and a friendly community that makes studying comfortable and motivating. How could it be improved? It could be improved by extending study hours, upgrading certain facilities, and offering more quiet spaces and academic support resources.
24hr Library Easy to commute Campus shops/restaurants are expensive
I think the best aspects is the freedom we get with interacting with the teaching staff. Theres not much to say for worst aspect but I feel maybe the timetables could be optimised
Being a first-year at Essex has been great for the social life and the inspiring lectures; living on campus makes it so easy to make friends, and the 24/7 library is a lifesaver during deadlines. However, it could be improved by sorting out the Wi-Fi in some of the older accommodation buildings—it can be frustratingly slow when you're trying to stream lectures or relax in the evening.
The worst is the campus facilities are old, dirty and under-maintained. The best is the natural view is great, the lecturers are helpful and knowledgable and approachable.
I love the library in the university, perfect place to study and I do love all the other nooks you can study at. However, I wish there wasn’t so many job cuts happening this year as it has deeply affected my learning and I don’t live on campus so it’s even harder to travel while it’s going on.
Library and other studying places are available 24/7 , food on campus is rather expensive
At the university of essex, one of the best aspects is the strong sense of community on campus. Because most students live and study in the same place, it’s easy to make friends. The campus environment is lively and diverse, with lots of societies, events and support available. One of the weaker aspects is that at busy times, study spaces can be limited.
- not your fault but : access from outside campus is a bit… yk. Buses are not regular at all. Transportation is a problem even if we seem to see a lot of buses. It feels like Sunday transportation everyday. - more cafes where we can sit or just places where we can sit sip eat inside (not the study spots of buildings it would be wrong to eat in there I guess) ? Like I think the two cafes are crowded during peak times of the day. - more cafe machines perhaps : in LTB for instance or law school etc… - could feel more lively outside : more lightning esp in winter when it’s dark early…. Hope it helps.
The best is support; through teachers to other students, I’ve found it simple to blend into uni life in my first year, teachers and lecturers are helpful, supportive and are great at what they do. The worst would be travel, I live an hour away so have to bus to uni, but even then it isn’t long and the uni isn’t too out of the way for me.
4.3
I love how we have a proper campus with trees and foxes, and not just a building. It would be better if we had more staff at SU cafe.
The best thing is how the teachers are knowledgeable in their subjects. It would be so much better if we have more scholarships to support international fees.