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4.04.14.01113 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsYSJ is very welcoming, to all sorts of people from very much different backgrounds. As an international student it did not feel any pressure or fear to understand the environment as the University and the Campus staffs were very supportive and welcoming.
The campus is amazing but the tech systems have broken a few times making it difficult to adjust comfortably
Great staff, good facilities, nice campus
It's a lovely small campus right by the beautiful York city centre. I don't think I could realistically ask for much more from the uni
its good
The campus has a very homely and welcoming feel, and it is easy to find your way round. I like how they use a lot of greenery around the campus too as it gives it a beautiful natural feel. I think the modules of my course are set out very easy to understand and the examinations are well explained. To improve I think they could provide a bit more information about the gym and library facilities.
The best things about university are: •Location of the university is in very good as going to bus station and train station it only takes around 15 minutes walking, so there is no problems for students who travel to get in university. •I love the services they provide like library, maintained classes, information desk, working section, sitting area, vast area for roaming and chilling and many more serivers in which I am in love with. •Every section, every part of the university is very neat and clean as it feels like they change each day new materials, I have a strong feeling that the neat and tidyness will be maintained forever. •In terms of technology and giving information about their programmes or our timetable or any information related to our study I don't have any complaints about that because they provide each and every details through mails and also virtual teaching and in person teaching is awesome. On the other hand, mentioning the worst part of the university is, I have already spend 1 month visiting university and the worst thing is upto now i didn't find any.... Still searching
Love it
The best aspect of my uni experience so far would have to be the amount of support you can get all around the university from staff and students, however, the worst aspect so far would have to be that sometimes the university's website wouldn't function properly, not just for me but for others as well, but other than that this university is really great.
Easy to make friends and a great course.
is such a gorgeous campus, makes u feel inclined to work at all times. however, the support available isn’t the best sometimes when you need help from lectures etc, and even though i am in second year i still haven’t heard from my personal tutor.
Great uni, interesting course.
They have a lot of student opportunities such as job fairs and studying abroad. I feel they lack in supporting students at times with things such as time management
great location, great support from staff
York St. John is a very inclusive and supportive university with good facilities like the Library which is open 24/7 365. Staff are committed to helping their students however they can as they truly want for you to succeed. The Uni has a wide range of Sports clubs and Student ran societies and networks, from Board Games to Communism. YSJ is in a great location, just outside the city walls and you can see the Minster from parts of campus. Although a small uni, YSJ has a big heart, as it holds a strong community feel, and is truly inclusive with LGBTQ legislation being improved very often. I will never regret my choice of uni
Convient campus in the middle of the city with a lot of resources available! Sometimes bad timetabling and locations for lectures!
The university offers many opportunities to meet different people and cultures, which I find very interesting because, in my opinion, diversity and inclusion are important for human relations.
Lovely place to study, some many great facilities in close proximity, campus can be hard to navigate. All staff across campus are lovely and welcoming.
4.4
The location of the university and its respective student accommodation sites is highly convenient, making it an ideal institution for people who appreciate the opportunity to explore York city centre. The university itself offers a plethora of support services, ensuring their students recieve as much help as they need regarding their studies, relationships, financial management, health, wellbeing, and more.
My course is broken down into three different types of teaching approaches. Lectures, seminars, and workshops. Each one offers opportunities for students to get involved with the course content and with their fellow peers. Interaction with the lecturers is also encouraged and there are opportunities to book additional sessions with them if you are having trouble understanding a subject, for example.
Unfortunately, I didn't have a great experience with my time at the student accommodation I was allocated. Many of the reasons I didn't enjoy it stemmed from me, as opposed to the accommodation itself or housemates I was with. However, it certainly had its flaws. I found the communal spaces to be small and cramped when being required to share with 9 others. The laundry facilities were abysmal and I hated using them. The WiFi simply didn't work for the first two weeks I was there, but was eventually fixed before I left. Despite all of the negatives, it was a relatively comfortable accommodation to live in. The location of the property is definitely its biggest selling point, being less than a minute walk from campus. The convenience of being able to walk to and from your accommodation from anywhere on campus in less than five minutes means that you can enjoy the comforts of your personal space and food without going out of your way every time.