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4.04.14.01113 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsIt's really good place for the study and the every lecturers of this university is really supportive and the student union is really good as well
It is a great historical place to stay and study . The professors and others are so kind and helpful.
I have the best experience in York St John University. There all Members are so good and polite talk. And I don't have worst experience. The experience I get here is so good.
I really feel good at this University so,I don't have any worst aspects experience at University.
I really fell good in this university. Ido not have any worth experince.
The union is a fantastic place to relax and socialise with event happening every week. The worst aspects involve poor lectures, rushing through 100 slides in an hour with no sincerity or student involvement. Lab sessions give students very little support and parts of assessment content are not explained until much later in the semester which is not helpful.
18-24 years
First gen student
The student support is brilliant. The uni being so small has its pros and cons. A pro is that it is very student focused and so runs many events to help with employability as well as fun events such as karaoke and pound a pint nights. A con is that the facilities are limited. For example, the student union is very small and so often it is difficult to get into these events.
Very friendly and welcoming environment with great facilities for socialising, studying and relaxing. Many different kinds of support available and easy to get in contact with support teams. Lecturers use a variety of different methods for learning and they always provide personalised support if someone is struggling. Many societies and socials to join and has facilities such as a gym is a society is not for you.
18-24 years
The university has helped me an unreal amount in terms of my finances. They have ensured I have everything I need to continue my degree, in terms of emotional wellbeing and financial support. The nightlife is great and the university student union work with a great company to provide amazing student friendly nights that are safe and fun. The location of the university is perfect all year round, both the main and sport campus are truely beautiful with scenic views surrounding both.
York St John is an amazing place to study! Location wise it’s in the historic centre of York so super close to everything. The campus itself is beautiful and a real mixture of old and new. The quads my favourite reminds me of Harry Potter Campus facilities are good. The library is open 24 hours. The student union has a bar and a restaurant it’s a real hub of activity. They’ve just invested alot of money in mock hospital wards with real life dummies. There’s also a crime scene investigation room for policing students. Student life: Is really good there’s lot to get involved in loads of sports and societies. Lots of events throughout the year Support: The lectures are amazing and so supportive, they are also really knowledgeable in their filed. Improvements Nothing major. Campus facilities wise probably the only thing missing is a swimming pool. Maybe expand the library. It can get busy during exam season Overall YSJ is an amazing place to study and has a real community feel
Small university which gives it a good vibe, all the teachers know your name.
It is a great place to study the staff are very supportive and understanding. They are happy to explain concepts you may not understand and support you through all your work. The library is a handy resource to have for referencing and a quiet place to work. Also a great place to grab a budget friendly coffee. The only downside aspect I would say is a feeling of isolation if you are living far away from home. University can be stressful with finding housing and accommodation and maintaining a strict budget with your maintenance loan/any job you might find. But university is able to help provide support with this. They offer a great wellbeing team and a wide range of services. My best bit of advice would be get involved wherever you can, interact with your flatmates and people on your course. As much as it may seem easier don’t cling to the comfort of friends from home. Reach out and expand your social life. Whether this is going to the students union, joining a society or even going for coffee and a study session with someone on your course.
The university is amazing and beautiful. However my uni accommodation is about 20 minutes walk from the uni and town which makes it difficult when I need to shop
It was the best 3 years of my life! Loved the course met so many great people and my lecturers, especially for media were so supportive and encouraging and we were all individuals never a number. Help was always available and we could always have 1:1 sessions when needed. Only things that could be improved on would be the post uni live and how prepared we could have been. There is great support but maybe a whole group session on career prospects and wider ideas could have been more helpful
Great location and lots of support for students
My experience at York St John University has been amazing, I am very happy and in my opinion I would say that there is nothing to improve at the moment. It makes it a safe and comfortable place to study as the support they offer and the attention from the staff is exceptional.
I have only been here 2 months and I absolutely love it. There’s such an emphasis on student m wellbeing from all perspectives. Staff are very friendly and supportive and take the time to make sure that students understand content. The library is a great place to study but it tends to be very busy so getting a seat can be a little difficult sometimes. The students union is also great, there’s always something to do and the societies are also very inclusive and there really is something for everyone. The quality of lecture material is also great. It goes into a lot of detail but in a progressive way in that it feels like the content is introduced to us quite gently so that big concepts are built up to so that there is a generally good understanding. I also found that assignment help is really great, lecturers are always happy to help with any questions and make sure we feel comfortable to ask absolutely anything, it is reinforced that there is no such thing as a stupid question. The only issue i’ve found is that the temperature is never consistent, sometimes it’ll be too hot and other times we have to wear gloves in lectures it’s so cold, however when we ask staff to turn the heating up (especially at the help desk) they tell us they can’t do anything about it and to bring a blanket into uni. Overall, I have really enjoyed myself at YSJ so far.
The student wellbeing services and care received by any staff I've interacted with has been very very poor, the teaching is also just fine, nothing great.
The University is great as it is placed in the city centre so it is easy to access for commuters and close to shops for people living there. The university offers a lot of support along the way and guides you throughout so that you do not feel like you are sinking. And if anyone is struggling all you need to do is reach out for help which is easy to do. The facilities such as the library is set out really well and is easy to use and get the hang of. In terms of student life there is a lot to do but once you’ve been there for a while it can be underwhelming however this is due to the city being quite small not the university.
4.4
It is the place full of historical figures and history with the peaceful environment which makes a great place to study for each and every students . Specially for international students it is an another opportunity.
My course is taught specifically by physical method including various activities like presentation and project work.