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4.03.73.4759 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe campus itself is beautiful and scenic. We have a loch on campus which is so nice to walk around during study breaks. The uni buildings are well maintained and equipped, especially our library which has 4 floors and has everything I could need in terms of langauge books for my classes. The sports centre is also great and offers us so many facilities. This is a massive bonus for me as I often go to the gym and play volleyball at the uni.
The sport facilities are very good, and the sport clubs have played a massive part in having a good uni experience in my University life. There are lots of eating places on campus however these are a little expensive to eat at the uni regularly. There are lots of places to sit and study in social or quiet spaces, could be improves with access to plugs / chargers.
The university campus is absolutely beautiful, making it a wonderful place to walk around during your free time between lectures but also the location around it is stunning and there are great transport links to go and see more of Scotland from Stirling. The students' union is incredible with there being plenty of support and it being headed by and supported by an incredible team of people.
The campus is a good environment and the walk around the loch is lovely. Great facilities on campus such as the cinema, gym and the arts centre. There are many societies that students can take part in.
The campus is huge and has great views. Staff are friendly with much support
The only thing is that student life is I feel that there needs to be more on campus especially for the night life as the sports bar ect all closed and there needs to be more less academic activities to do like themed nights.
Best: proximity to all facilities such as food, entertainment, accommodation and sport facilities Worst: not enough seating for study spaces
More student support needs to be advertised however uni is great
The location of the campus is amazing such nice scenery and it’s right next to a loch with lots of wildlife nearby, therefore you can go on walks and relax in between classes. Also a lot of food options on offer (I haven’t used them yet though). My critique would be that society’s don’t have a lot of sober events so if you don’t drink or haven’t turned 18 yet it’s quite hard to meet people. I can also never seem to find any toilets, not sure if that’s just me but I feel they should be signposted better!
The facilities could be updated to be more accessibility friendly. I do love the homey feeling the uni is
Improvements: car parking. There aren't enough spaces and the university is failing to address student concerns about this. Seating - during lunch it is hard to find a table to sit at even though there are plenty of empty spaces where seating could be placed. Food - there isn't a great range of options or places to eat. The uni isn't near any facilities so you're kind of stuck with what the uni has to offer. Layout - the uni is quite difficult to navigate and the signage isn't great. What is working well: Resources - there is a lot of student support available for any needs and the support is easy to access Location - the campus is lovely and is located centrally in scotland making it accessible from many locations Communication- the uni communicates well with students, wether it be from lecturers, student support, campus notifications etc. Sport - there is a large gym with a pool and lots of sporting events and clubs Staff - all staff I have encountered including lecturers, service staff, cleaners, campus workers have been really friendly and helpful
the friendly environment is amazing and the views are breath taking expecially when you are a student living on campus. I think students need a bit more interactions in lectures so that they can be more confident in having conversations and getting out of their shell.
More computers.
Wide range of modules to take along side my degree. Although it not greatly advertised.
The best thing is the location of the university it’s absolutely beautiful. There isn’t any worst aspects so far, as an international student over here I can say they ensure that the students get the best output from here and if I have any queries there are many ways to reach them out.
The teachers are very nice in the lectures and seminars, the university has a lot of places where students can walk and relax and the insides of it are comfortable for the students
25-34 years
First gen student
I think the campus is really nice and modern but can be confusing to navigate and the halls are a bit narrow. The support you are offered is extensive and someone is always there to help you which is reassuring. As an older student I have found it hard to make friends or meet other people which has been challenging.
The grounds are beautiful, it is a nice place to be. The library is an excellent space to study. Some of the classrooms are very dated and need upgrading. It is very crowded usually there is no place to eat lunch. Public transport links from Fife are poor and there is not enough parking.
Best think about university is Environment and People behaviour. The worst thing is weather
4.2
I think the campus look with the loch and the setup from teaching to the accommodation bit is what attracts many home and also international students. Including the large variety of sports and societies enables students to build a strong social life and form connections with people from different backgrounds. One thing I think could be improved on is making academic support more accessible to students from international backgrounds or people with learning disabilities. Like for instance offering grammar checks or essay plan support because language is usually a huge part of the grade and students where english is not there first language often feel disadvantaged when their english grammar and way to write is not as academic and eloquent as lecturers may like it.
I do appreciate that the lectures are recorded and available online especially if it was not possible to understand everything in class. I like the criminology modules especially. But I think one area that can be improved is the Criminology and Sociology course. I, as many others know that the two subjects are largely connected but there is a heavy focus on the sociology part, even with criminology modules it always heavily connects back to sociology. Many of us would appreciate a more focussed criminology aspect like a policing or victimology course without necessarily sociology being a focus.
I stayed in sort of three different types of halls. Andrew Stewarts Hall was the lowest category but I was satisfied with it being ensuite but due to the location of my room on a floor with only three rooms and my flatmates never being in the hall. I did not always feel safe. It was also carpet which is not the most hygenic and smelled at times. The other two accommodations I really enjoyed as I lived with lovely people and although one was in town it had its advantages. I do think the cost of these accommodations are very high and oftentimes international students have to live in student hall so the accessibility is rather negative.