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4.04.23.51319 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe close and inclusive campus feel
I love its location in the North West of England near the Lake District which I visit as much as I can. The facilities to study on campus are excellent as it is so compact, though the student's union is small and doesn't pay its societies.
The campus atmosphere is homely and comfortable to me. It feels like a little community/town living here which is why I selected the university. The facilities however such as bathrooms require more cleaning in my opinion which normally causes me to avoid use and wait until I get back to my flat.
The university is very nice and the campus is lovely. However it can be difficult to get support if you aren't sure where to go due to a lot of specialisation and lack of signposting. That said, once accessed support can be useful. I am not very involved in student life but I would say most people are quite active in it and join societies.
Best aspect of Uni is the enrichment. There are so many societies, events and communal spaces to enjoy so you can always do something new and fun. I can’t really think of how it could be improved.
best — nice and friendly campus worst — city centre shopping and clubs
Student union seems a little inefficient and a bit biased in funding for certain sports. Needs to be fair environment as sport is very important for mental health and cutting teams isn't beneficial and can put of freshers from joining societies as they won't get to play in their first year
The best is that it’s a friendly environment with lots of support to help you succeed academically. The worst is for some people the student life and night life lacks what they want. However for many like me it is more than enough.
Fantastic campus atmosphere with well kept facilities and lovely supportive feel with a brilliant array of sports club, societies, and activities
Campus for me was one of the most important things when I was choosing my uni, and I haven’t regret my decision ever since I came here. The campus is beautiful, all the shops I need are in 5min walking range, gym is right down the hill.
The best thing is most of the lecturers, they are very well educated and passionate and it shows. The worst thing is student life in my opinion, as someone who is from London who is staying in on campus accommodation, I find it hard to branch out and make friends. I think its worse because I am in Cartmel College, which is known to be the 'boring' side.
I love the vibe of the campus, though better flatmates could've enhanced my first year experience so far. I feel there is potential for using algorithms to put you with a good mix of people in a flat that you can get on with.
The greenery around campus is superb and the whole feel of the place is close nit. Though the gym could be improved and needs it
18-24 years
First gen student
I think general support and wellbeing is good but is bigged up more than it reflects, it can be hard to access and takes time to hear back from the team however the nightline system is very good and a great concept. The campus has a community feel and the layout works well, however some areas (such as bowland and the Cartmel/Londsdale area) look a little dated or 'samey samey' - this isnt a big problem at all and the facilities in both these places are very good!! The buildings are all well built and have a nice interior, I personally wish the Library had a slightly cozier area (less bright lights, more comfy seating and more of a warm feeling) as it can sometimes feel slightly stark, but it is good to work in. The nightlife isn't spectacular but a good night out can definitly be achieved and the Uni makes a strong effort in organising events and societies which keeps you busy if thats what you like. Overall, I love studying here.
The best aspects of studying at Lancaster University is the oppurtunities for personal and academic growth offered by the university. The worst aspect would be the location of the university, meaning that if you have an oppurtunity in another part of the country, students who have multiple responsibilities are not able to undertake the time and cost required to participate.
The best part is the campus and The English and History facilities. The student support could be more easy to understand and access, but it is not bad.
The university is great, however, Lancaster is just OK and trying to go anywhere from Lancaster is annoying and expensive on the trains
4.2
It’s great overall, the support, the lectures, the feel and amanities
Its easy to contact the lecturers for any questions and they do a good job during the lectures.
It has everything you could need, i would say a small renovation in the bathroom is needed