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Business Studies / Management, Graduate

(5)·By Molly K·Business· Jul 2021
It was really great, I wish I had utilised it more! I was sent a freshers pack a couple of weeks before I started which helped to build the excitement and it had a wristband and a whole schedule of what they had on, including, bar crawls, games/events on campus and lots of freebies! Despite being quite a small campus, Aston has several accommodation options, all of which are lovely. And because of its city centre location, majority of them come with a great view! Another great part of the accommodation is that they range from being about 2-7 minutes walk away from your lectures! I used the library a lot when I was there, it was a great resource to have, not only for finding your assigned reading (both psychical copy and online if they ran out) but also a great place to get work done as the top floor is silent but also the other floors were great for meetings for group projects. There's also multiple areas in the main building which are great to use for studying, having lunch with your friends, group meeting etc. The sports facilities are HUGE and they offer a wide range of sport societies. They even used it to put on a self defence class which was really helpful as well as being a nice way to meet new people. What I loved about my course was that I went to uni not knowing what I wanted to do with my life so I chose Business and Management as it was the most general and exposed me to the most areas of business. It then didn't take me long to realise that I was heading down a marketing path and then it was the placement year for me which solidified that I wanted to specifically work in an advertising agency. The fact the placement year was compulsory was really helpful as I would recommend everyone do one as it helps you to realise what you want to do and is an amazing experience just to help you grow as a person. The lectures vary and can be really interactive but in my opinion as long as you are interested in the topic, you'll enjoy it. They're also all online which is super useful when it comes round to revising for exams. As Aston is in the city centre it made nights out easily available. There's a variety of things to do in the city, whether you want to go on a shopping spree at the Bullring (HUGE shopping centre who do student events which are really fun), go to a restaurant (I would recommend Boston Tea Party - there's one right next to campus!) or just have a walk around, especially at Christmas time is magical as the Birmingham Christmas markets are difficult to compete with!
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German, Year 3 Plus

(5)·By Donna L·Languages· Oct 2018
Aston has dedicated and passionate teaching staff who are always happy to help. You don't even need to make an appointment, you can just drop in. The classes are a good size and interesting. The uni had many useful resources anf the study spaces and library are great! Birmingham is an amazing city for students with lots to do. Broad street always had a lit going on and there's so many places to eat and drink.
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Business Studies / Management, Year 2

(5)·By Damnpreet S·Business· Jul 2021
It was a good experience to kickstart university life and a great way to get introduced to other people Their accommodation is quite good in comparison to other Universities and is good to stay in The facilities are great with an enjoyable atmosphere whether it be in the student union or the library The courses and lectures had good material to study from and it is easy to follow whilst studying along during lectures or at home The city life is good as there are various things to do close-by to the University
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Marketing, communications and PR, Third Year

(5)·By Justyna·Other· Oct 2018
Lovely and helpful people- very community like feeling. Interesting lectures and lots of support. Student union offers a variety of services such as bar with good, cheap drinks and food; hairdresser or stationary shop. In addition, there is over 50 clubs and societies to choose from so everyone can choose something for themselves. They are so thoughtful there they have both: a Costa and a Starbucks because international students might be homesick and having a coffee shop that they know and like might help them feel more welcome- how lovely is that! Just love this place and would recommend it to anyone
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Business Studies / Management, Graduate

(5)·By Kishan S·Business· Jul 2021
Freshers week was great. We were assigned an Aston ‘Aunty' per flat which enabled us to host flat parties and helped make these fun. This provided the opportunity to get to know each other whilst also informing us about what being at Aston is like and providing tips. The accommodation is great. It is fully cleaned monthly and rooms are spacious enough. The price is high however being on campus is definitely worth it as it's very convenient. All facilities were great. The library was spacious and offered 3 different floors based on levels of noise which was optimal for your required usage. Classrooms were spacious and comfortable and the new student Union is a great area to socialise with friends too as it contains a pool table, bar, restaurant and events for things such as boxing fights. The course provided a wide array of subjects in 1st year which enabled you to decide which area you wanted to specialise in. The 2nd and final year modules are heavily weighted to modules which you choose which makes it enjoyable as the modules you study are in the area you like/chose. The university is a 5 minute walk away from the town centre which is very convenient as the town centre is large and has a variety of restaurants and retail stores. The main strip of bars is also relatively close (5 mins by car) which is convenient for outgoing people like myself!
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Anatomy / Physiology / Pathology, Year 2

(5)·By Bea P·Anatomy· Jul 2021
Freshers week was so good. We were so well looked after, got to learn our way around and got to know each other. Loads of great promos and deals on offer too. I wouldn't know a lot as I don't live on campus. From what I've seen, the accommodation is really nice and modern. The facilities are amazing. The library is so so well maintained and is perfect for studying whether that's in groups or on your own. My lectures are so good because all of my lectures have real world experience, it's not just head knowledge. The course is designed to that it give us academic knowledge as well as practical wisdom and skills. The city is amazing. Incredibly easy to get to, so many student amenities, loads of restaurants.
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Marketing, Graduate

(5)·By Vaibhav V·Marketing· Jul 2021
Freshers week was a really good experience. Lots of opportunities to meet others on my course or with common interests through societies. The uni went the extra mile to facilitate the mingling of students. There is a range, which means something for every budget. I would say worth paying more for a better experience for sure! I was a student athlete so maximised use of sports facilities. There is new sports hall and equipment and similarly there is lots of use of tech in libraries and classroom to spread collaboration The course covers a wide range of marketing topics which get into the depth of creating marketing strategy. The lectures utalise various ways of learning it make it interesting City life was vibrant. Definitely enjoyed being so close to the city centre with everything in walking distance
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Law / Legal Studies, Year 3

(5)·By Preet P·Law· Jul 2021
I had a very positive experience during freshers week at university. The balance of the social aspect as well as studying was great. Had a lot of fun, made a lot of new friends and settled down well into my studies. Aston University's accommodation is very modern, clean and I would recommend people to stay there. Aston university has a lot of facilities. The library is very spacious, good place to do you work with limited disturbances. The student union is a great place for social events such a dance to make friends and have fun The lecturers are very experiences with great knowledge. Love the fact we have aston replay so don't have to stress about missing essential information during emergency appointments etc. Birmingham is a great city, lots of shops, food places near by. Everybody is lovely.
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Accounting, Graduate

(5)·By Halima H·Accounting· Jul 2021
It was amazing ! I enjoyed my first week and the atmosphere was very welcoming:) now I am a full time accountant for a private buisness The atmosphere was very welcoming . Amazing people, lectures, the accommodation I was staying at was very nice. I felt like I was at home The library was my favourite place . There was a variety of accounting books and a very nice, calm atmosphere /working enviroment . The course helped me to become who I am today and the lectures helped me to understand the course better . The lectures helped me understand how student life was . I loved being in the city as they helped me get used to being in the crowd and exploring other parts of the city
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Business Studies / Management, Graduate

(5)·By Molly K·Business· Jul 2021
It was really great, I wish I had utilised it more! I was sent a freshers pack a couple of weeks before I started which helped to build the excitement and it had a wristband and a whole schedule of what they had on, including, bar crawls, games/events on campus and lots of freebies! Despite being quite a small campus, Aston has several accommodation options, all of which are lovely. And because of its city centre location, majority of them come with a great view! Another great part of the accommodation is that they range from being about 2-7 minutes walk away from your lectures! I used the library a lot when I was there, it was a great resource to have, not only for finding your assigned reading (both psychical copy and online if they ran out) but also a great place to get work done as the top floor is silent but also the other floors were great for meetings for group projects. There's also multiple areas in the main building which are great to use for studying, having lunch with your friends, group meeting etc. The sports facilities are HUGE and they offer a wide range of sport societies. They even used it to put on a self defence class which was really helpful as well as being a nice way to meet new people. What I loved about my course was that I went to uni not knowing what I wanted to do with my life so I chose Business and Management as it was the most general and exposed me to the most areas of business. It then didn't take me long to realise that I was heading down a marketing path and then it was the placement year for me which solidified that I wanted to specifically work in an advertising agency. The fact the placement year was compulsory was really helpful as I would recommend everyone do one as it helps you to realise what you want to do and is an amazing experience just to help you grow as a person. The lectures vary and can be really interactive but in my opinion as long as you are interested in the topic, you'll enjoy it. They're also all online which is super useful when it comes round to revising for exams. As Aston is in the city centre it made nights out easily available. There's a variety of things to do in the city, whether you want to go on a shopping spree at the Bullring (HUGE shopping centre who do student events which are really fun), go to a restaurant (I would recommend Boston Tea Party - there's one right next to campus!) or just have a walk around, especially at Christmas time is magical as the Birmingham Christmas markets are difficult to compete with!
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Pharmacology / Pharmacy, Year 3

(5)·By Hadia S·Pharmacology / Pharmacy· Jul 2021
Freshers week was good, met a lot of people there was not much going on in campus though.. The accommodation was very good, very clean when I moved it and facilitating. There was a study room within the block too and the kitchen area was large enough to accommodated everyone Studios union building is brand new and a very nice place to hang out.. there's entertainment as well as a cafe and a bar .. there's studios in there as well as project rooms. The library is good however very overcrowded. Sports facilities are decent The course is hectic however it is organised well into the different modules. The lecture timetables are at convenient times too Birmingham is a really nice place to live, the Univeristy is in the city centre so you get the best of both worlds in terms of campus life but also being in the city centre. Many food places and grocery shops as well as shopping markets and bullring
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