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4.04.14.01113 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe location is fantastic as it’s so close to the city centre and transport links. There’s lots of opportunities for help, from learning how to reference to well-being support and also opportunities to look into work experience or volunteering etc
Love the environment and the feel of the uni, really nice campus, can't find anything particularly bad about the uni experience here
18-24 years
First gen student
More communication with student about strike action and more support regarding what to do about missed lectures would be helpful. All lecture rooms having recording systems would also be quite good.
The worst aspects of uni is getting used to moving away from home and living in accommodation however this is also the best aspect as you can make friends and be more independent. The lecturers are really friendly and approachable if you have any queries to ask. The library is a great place to study and there's the choice of the silent study if you really need to focus and there's the areas where you can speak with your friends whilst studying.
I think the uni itself is quite good and the classes are quite interesting but I didn’t like moving away, and the accommodation is quite expensive for people who only have the minimum amount of student loan
There’s everything you need within walking distance i can’t say there’s been a worst aspect apart from the occasional flat disagreement
The people are the best Smaller classes and more comunication between student and staff
Friendly environment, the campus is welcoming.
The 24 hour library is useful and there is always somebody around to help you if needed.
Everyone is really friendly and helpful. It would be nice to have a bit more support for second and third years for things like accomodation, etc. There have been issues with tax exemption and no one really knew how to help. But everyone did try their best to help.
The 24 hour library is very useful
It’s a very welcoming university and doesn’t make anyone feel like they’re not appreciated or accepted. The university feels very homely and warming, the staff are lovely and feel very trustworthy and caring. Something that could be improved at the university is the laptop borrowing system, I think that you should be allowed to borrow that laptops for a longer period of time. When my laptop broke I was borrowing laptops and could only borrow them for three days in a row before you had to return it and I found myself walking back to the uni from my accommodation at 11 in the evening. I felt vulnerable and unsafe, so being able to have the laptops for longer would give people a better chance at completing all the work that needs completing.
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Small campus gives YSJ a friendly vibe, and the location in the centre of York is great. The lecturers are all friendly and happy to help.
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18-24 years
First gen student
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There's definitely some current issues with the computer hardware currently, and recent tragedies have impacted services
It’s located in a nice, safe, walkable city with a great 24/7 library facility and good learning support systems
The place and scenary is beautiful and located near the univerisity. It’s the first time to come here in the UK as an exchange student, but I expect everythings’ get better. But I want convienient WIFI connection and faster support. : )
4.4
The university is a great place to study, there is countless support from lecturers and tutors, as well as, numerous areas where you can study or socialise. This includes a vast multi floor library. The university could be improved with its student union, which can be argued to be a lot smaller than other universities. The student life in the surrounding area of York may also not be as good as that other places such as Sheffield or Manchester. But nonetheless the city of York is undoubtedly a beautiful place
The course is interesting and builds upon the skills that are studied at A level. The course is taught in person, which is the best way for you to get the most support and attendance is important for you to keep on track. The workshops are great and help you to build on the information that you have learnt in lectures, through application and direct support with assessments. The are also discussion boards and opportunities to book time with lectures and tutors if you are struggling. The course could be improved through more interaction during lectures. Seminars could also be improved in more ways to help you apply the information that you have just learnt in the lecture