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4.04.14.01113 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe location is amazing and the support for students is okay, however sometimes it can be quite disorganised.
While living in York I have had a phenomenal time studying at YSJ. Being in a smaller uni has resulted in a sense of community along with a friendly atmosphere. So much can be said about the positives of YSJ One main negative came down to student accomodation, an experience i look back on positively however not many can say the same for other locations
The student support system is incredible and I feel I’m treated as an equal. Super comfortable environment socially, the staff are easy to talk to. The classes are intensive and enjoyable, the teachers genuinely enjoy their work. University managed accommodation is in need of some fix up however, leaking fans in bathrooms and damp issues. As someone who doesn’t much like the night life and socialising, im able to enjoy my free time in a beautiful city right on the doorstep of the university
small community, feels more homely and comfortable than a bigger university. great support and modern facilities. staff are all great as well
Absolutely love the lecturers, all very engaging, approachable and supportive. There's not much that I could think to improve on when it comes to the quality of teaching - I just wasn't a fan of Temple Hall where some of the lectures were held!
The campus has many facilities that are helpful to students. The library has three floors which includes computers and a vast range of books for every course. The canteen always has a good selection of healthy meals that are reasonably priced. The university also offers supermarket vouchers for students that need them. The wellbeing team could be improved.
18-24 years
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They location is not far from home however access to the university such as parking bus train is a lot harder to manage
The library facilities are brilliant, especially been open 24 hours. The Cafes on campus are good and student friendly prices and good quality. Some teaching rooms can sometimes be unsuitable for class sizes etc. overall brilliant place to study.
Its a very welcoming environment but some lectures are too secondary school like
The best aspect are the lecturers - all of my lecturers are passionate about the subject and it shows, it’s a pleasure to be taught by them! Perhaps one of the worst aspects are the range of societies - many ‘basic’ societies like film are not a part of the range at YSJ which is quite disappointing.
Lots of support given and a safe environment
I like the city as it’s very beautiful with lots to do, but it can be quieter and quite expensive
Location is a positive aspect. The students are problematic
35-44 years
Great bits: YSJ is a small, home-home vibe campus. A place you can really get to know people and find your feet. Facilities are exceptional, both sporting and academic, and teaching quality at least on physiotherapy is outstanding. A small cohort, with friendly, real-world experienced staff who genuinely care about your achievements. Bad bits: York is small and so that means an influx of students who have nowhere to live. It's a big issue here, and not enough is being done. Accommodation is rock-expensive and difficult to find.
Students life and students Union I cannot comment on as I have no experience of either due to my inclinations. So I rated them in the middle. The look and feel of the campus, alongside its situation within York itself makes it a perfect place for study, and the university provides multiple places for quiet independent study especially for students like me. It’s within walking distance of many things like restaurants, trains, busses, and housing. The placement of the university is one of its best qualities. The teachers are also extremely helpful and will go out of their way to explain things if needed. I find this very helpful as I’m Autistic and the teachers take account for that and help me when it’s needed. The teachers are also observant and if they notice something wrong they will generally speak to you at the end of class. Mental health is taken very seriously in the uni and they are very, very observant when it comes to it. And offer you plenty of ways of seeking support. The university facilities are also satisfactory having many things on-site Overall this university is, quite possibly the best place I have had the honour of attending. Few places genuinely strike me as somewhere worthy of this much praise but I cannot praise them enough. As far as negatives go, I have none. The only things I can really think of are linked to personal opinion and nothing the university can fix.
The study spaces available are really nice, and the face that the library is open 24hrs is really helpful to late night studiers like myself. Things that can be improved i would say is the overall ora of the campus sometimes it can feel a bit dull walking around it.
The best thing for alot of students is the libary hours, the fact it is 24hours allow students such as myself to get away from distracion and study. Additionally, the Learning Support Plan is great for students who need it and has helped me massivley. However, I would say there needs to be more support in terms of housing and general accomidation, York is for the wealthy and alot us cannot afford it/struggling and have to balance jobs. The student accomidation contact is also poor but that is due to the landlords themselves mainly. The food needs to be more accessable for peoples dierty requirements and though it is affordable it could be better.
It’s very good
4.4
Location and small campus are the biggest positives. As a mature student living alone It is difficult to comment on the traditional student experience.
I think overall the lecturers have done well teaching our cohort through Covid. I good balance of online and face to face learning. Biggest complaint from many is the over emphasis on research, especially in 3rd year. I understand the importance of it but it feels over the top when we will be going into a practical profession when qualified.