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4.04.23.01042 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsCountryside campus is pretty - very green. The University is small, so has a homely feel. One downside is the dated classrooms , but they provide everything you need. Student support is spectacular.
Well equipped. Good teaching.
Lovely staff, Great selection of courses. I like how compact the campus is.
I think so facilities are outdated with some lecture halls and classes having no plug sockets, meaning it’s hard to keep laptops charged in long lectures. However, the student support has always been great for me and I never felt hesitant to ask course leaders and module supporters for help
Best aspects have got to be the sense of community here, and I honestly can’t think of any bad aspects.
as an agricultural college, the community is mainly white farmer types, which makes it a bit clique-y and not the most inclusive. I feel a bit out of place as a LGBTQ+ Zoology student with blue hair, piercings and slightly alt style. the staff however, are all great and I love the support networks they have in place. not to mention the brilliant library services. there is nothing you can't get help with. all the staff in any department are friendly, approachable and clearly passionate about what they are doing.
Top facilities for engineers, all the engineering staff are really helpful and do their best to support students, fantastic networking/industry engagement opportunities, and rural campus location makes it even better. Can't comment on the SU since I don't get involved much, but seems pretty good & proactive. It is a smaller university and is certainly punching above it's weight, but this does mean there are less clubs for those with specific interests (I'm thinking of MTB). You can start a club if you have three members, but mountain biking seems to be less popular amongst the Ag Eng demographic...
Everyone is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. The teaching staff are amazing and always provide help when necessary.
The fact the course lines you up for a job in later years and the hole feel of the campus is amazing however in my course I feel the communication could be better and the timetable is all over the place this year with double room bookings and inadequate lecture times
Its a great place to study because the lecturers care about your success and they explain things well. Lectures could benefit from lecturers not repeating stuff like the flipped classroom concept and how to navigate a website we use for the course. We only need it once and can take up a lot of lecture time
Always feel at home at harper, never lost in the crowds. Lecturers know you and you know them. Student support is unmatched. Clubs and societies are the best way to get involved at your own pace. Small community
18-24 years
First gen student
The lecturer theatres and classrooms have little to no plugs, The student location is pretty nice if you like a more rural location The student support isn’t the best nothing ever gets done about anything
18-24 years
It is nice to be out the way but still have the necessary shops in the town and nearby area. The university is supportive in every aspect : finding a placement, support in studies, health. I feel as though the social side could be improve and have a large range of things to do but also cheaper prices to tailor to students.
Lovely area to study in with it being rural but it’s also close to the shops for essential. The library open 24 hours is also a helpful for studying , as it is a change of scenery from my bedroom. The university could be improved by making student union events more affordable and for catered students, a range of meal options at dinner would improve the catered facilities.
It’s definitely geared up and aimed for farming students, there are not many speakers and job opportunities for the animal science students.
18-24 years
First gen student
Great facilities, great staff who are willing to help and answer questions, brilliant student nights for all types of student and a huge variety of clubs and societies for you to join in with!
Brilliant resources
A great way to make like-minded friends!
4.4
Excellent
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