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Sort:Latest reviewsStoke is s smelly, do not come here if yo have a sensitive nose. You can smell the trains, the pollution, the factories and the car fumes from your lovely campus. Wish I had gone to Keele as that is ten mins away in the countryside. This is such an industrial area, so loud as well.
uni is quite boring and can often be seen as a waste of money as some people can get jobs these days without a degree anyway, but it can still be fun some of time, and you do get to make a lot of good friends.
i rally enjoy university, it is such a great thing to be a part of. the opportunities it provides are unlike anything else. there is so much fun to be had at uni (as well as hard work) so i reccomend that everybody gets involved as soon as they get to university to make the most of it.
I enjoy going to university, it's fun. but it is hard work. The most important piece of advice i'd give to people coming to this university is to be realistic, it's not just a party for three years you have to work along the way as well!
This is not like I expected or wanted but it is ok. You can get on here fine and if you work hard then good grades make it very worth while. it is not good at nights for entertainment though so plan to be bored or get a cinema pass
If i hadn't have joined some societies when i first arrived at uni i wouldn't be having the experience that i am. i advise everyone who goes to university to make the most of it and get stuck in!
I wouldn't particularly recommend this university, the course isn't as interesting as i'd hoped, nor are the facilities as good as suggested. but university on the whole is a great experience, i've met some great people here.
The city and area let this uni down a lot. You should study elsewhere. Go to a big clean safe city and not here unless this is a big step up for you. it is really not so nice. No nice places to rent to live and you need a car
Everybody should go to university if they have the chance, it's the best thing ever it's so much fun everybody is so welcoming, the night life is great the societies are good!
University is so hard but so worth it at the same time! there are highs and there a lows but usually the highs outweigh the lows. Work hard and enjoy yourself and that's how you'll get through it.
This university has made me realise so much about myself in the short space of time that i've been here. It's taught me to be independent, to work hard and to be a good person, to my peers and my friends.
Really boring her, nothing to do. Sick of the same old tired union nights and no decent bands coming here. If you like your music and want big acts go to a big city uni or be disappointed here as nothing ever happens.
I think I had unreal expectations from uni as I thought it would be one big party, it is tons of hard work and late nights studying. Also if you come with a partner you will split up, so split before you come. Relationships at uni are silly as at end you will move apart agian
Everybody should go to uni, it's fun despite all the work that there is to do. And even then some of that work can be fun too. take part in as many social activities and events as you can, as it will really make your time at uni worthwhile.
I've loved every minute of my time at university. Words cannot describe just how worthwhile it has been. i would urge anybody considering going to university to do so. take the plunge and have three of the best years of your life.
If you come to uni with a child the uni is supportive, there is good accommodation for you plus childcare at a good rate. Tons of people have kids so you will not be alone and can easily get a babysitting circle started which will. Be sensible and apply for all the grants you can
The university isn't as buzzing as i thought it would be, from past reviews it seemed like the night life would have been better. But i've made some great friends here which i will never forget so i'm still glad i chose this university! Tips for students, SAVE MONEY!
Busy buzzing uni,so glad I picked it. Wish there were more union nights around Easter, we are not all into exams. Think I have drunk my own body weight this year. Nights out are not as cheap as they were and drinks are on the up, more drinks promos please
There is a great atmos here, throw yourself into uni. Join a ton of clubs then you will make some great mates and get a busy social life, stops you feeling so home sick. Try not to spend all your loan in week one else your in trouble!! Student loans are a nightmare
4.2
I am on the Stoke-on-Trent campus studying Photography, and have done a Foundation Art & Design course. Stoke in general isn’t the nicest city, its rather dirty and can smell terrible when it is hot although the dirt is generally caused by drunk students! Depending on your cleanliness, you may have to look out for rats... The university in general has been fantastic! Even though I personally did not enjoy my Foundation Design course, I made many close friends. Photography is an amazing subject, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff for all your needs, interesting lectures and are very helpful and understanding with disabilities. It was also at the university that I was diagnosed with Dyspraxia through them and I now have a lot of extra help. My tutors are also very understanding with my Anxiety Disorder and help me a lot. I lived in Royal Doulton Halls for a year, it has a reputation for being one of the worst halls but in my opinion I loved it there! And I’m generally a fussy person. The rooms were perfect for one person, and sometimes even two could share a bed if one wanted to. Along with a large kitchen area, a friendly cleaner, large bathroom and many locks/safety devices to make you feel safe. The student facilities are good standards, although a little expensive when you’re in lectures daily and want a sandwich from the Student Shop or a hot meal from Ember Lounge/Verve. The student club is a lot of fun, with dress up nights, pool tables, arcade machines and decent DJs. My student house currently is perfect, with new furnishing, double beds and bills included in a reasonable rent. Not all houses are like this but very similar if you find the right house.