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Psychology / Criminology, Year 3
During freshers week the psychology department organised many events to get students to make friends and learn more about the structure of the course. It was a very welcoming environment and we played games to break the ice with fellow students The accommodation was spacious, clean and safe. We have 24 hour security on campus and every flat has a residential assistant to help with any problems. The accommodation was cleaned once a week and spotless. We made the majority of our friends within our flats :) Lecture halls are incredibly clean and very spacious. The classrooms and library have multiple work spaces, you will never not find somewhere to study. Our student union is one of the friendliest group of people I've ever met. They can assist you with any problems you have. Our campus also has an on-site doctors and even a prescription delivery service. The lectures are easy to follow and the lecturers are so friendly. They all offer help outside of lectures to ensure all student are up to date and receiving the support they require. Colchester is a very friendly town. The residents are welcoming and polite and the town centre has many good places to eat, party and shop! Great nightlife! :)
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Linguistics, Year 4 Plus
It has truly helped me prepare for my future, it was a wonderfully social experience that was also filled with adventure and a sense of belonging. This human rights focused university gives freedom and acceptance to all of its community, together we are a family. :)
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Lovely campus, awesome academics
I'm currently an International Relations/Politics student and so glad I choose Essex. I went to an open day and loved the campus - its so convenient and friendly and I love the lakes in summer.
The academics are great, they really know their stuff and being a research university, they teach from experience and relate to today and also encourage us to get involved.
I love the campus experience but is great being near to London too but much cheaper living costs, my accommodation is ?70/week which is one of the cheapest I found.
I've got a part time job on campus, the job shop advertises all jobs around the area.
Love my time here so far, met people from around the world and friends I'll have for life.
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Psychology / Criminology, Year 3
Freshers week was exciting and full of opportunities to meet new people and settle in. The accommodation provided was sturdy and practical. It was easy to make friends with neighbours and find areas to socialise There are many facilities to study in which make it easy to take time in peace to revise. There are also outdoor spaces which are good for this too The course is very broad and interesting. I was also able to secure a placement year to better my chances of employment. Colchester town was pleasant and full of things to do.
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Psychology / Criminology, Year 2
It was really well organised and really fun! Mine was very clean and rooms were extremely spacious. It was also very sociable The gym is a bit small but really nice with everything you need. And library is open 24/7 and it's huge so it's super helpful the su is also great The majority of the lectures were really interesting and the lecturers were great help with any assignments when necessary and it's well organised It's not the biggest city and not great for clubbing which is made up for by the uni club and restaurants. But it is good fun and nice and historic
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Economics, Graduate
Good Essex gas Great accomodations, it one of the only universities where you can survive without leaving campus. You have all the different types of restaurants and a huge variety for all products in the shops, even halal options Amazing! 24h accessibility Lecturers were really passionate City life can be calm and busy at the same time. Plenty of cute little pathways
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Languages, Graduate
Before lockdown it was something amazing.lots of people, lots of opportunities. A good luck to start the year. Many types of accomodations. Well kept. And so good to be on campus so I don't have to wake up early for class. Well kept, clean, everything functioning. Lovely with some classroom very big. The library has an awesome lift in the library. Gym is clean and tidy. The subjects focused on the important stuff. Well taught, the teachers are really high qualified and very nice. Never had a problem. The course is so fascinating. Colchester town isn't that much of fun. Probably because I don't drink. Nice to have a wall though and yummy restaurants
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Biology / Biotechnology, Year 2
Fresher's began before the course started, so I had plenty of time to enjoy all the events held by the clubs nearby Really good, clean flatmates, close to lecture halls and modern Onsite gym was really close by, as was the library. Loads of su stores for last minute shopping however security was poor Really involved lectures who made an effort with the students, great resources and also some lectures are interactive which is fun It was different more quiet than what I was used to and as it is a town however it really grows on u and you can always find something to do
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Psychology / Criminology, Year 3
During freshers week the psychology department organised many events to get students to make friends and learn more about the structure of the course. It was a very welcoming environment and we played games to break the ice with fellow students The accommodation was spacious, clean and safe. We have 24 hour security on campus and every flat has a residential assistant to help with any problems. The accommodation was cleaned once a week and spotless. We made the majority of our friends within our flats :) Lecture halls are incredibly clean and very spacious. The classrooms and library have multiple work spaces, you will never not find somewhere to study. Our student union is one of the friendliest group of people I've ever met. They can assist you with any problems you have. Our campus also has an on-site doctors and even a prescription delivery service. The lectures are easy to follow and the lecturers are so friendly. They all offer help outside of lectures to ensure all student are up to date and receiving the support they require. Colchester is a very friendly town. The residents are welcoming and polite and the town centre has many good places to eat, party and shop! Great nightlife! :)
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Sociology, Year 3
it was very fun, the department did a freshers welcoming party where we had dominoes and wine!! and the su had events on all the time it's very nice and affordable the silbred centre and the albert sloman and huge places where you can go and study all my professors are the most interesting people i've met essex uni campus is like a mini town and there's never really any need to go into town , there's a shop a cinema a bar and restaurants
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Law / Legal Studies, Graduate
The first week involved of understanding how the online platform work. We were introduced to our tutors and student advisors. We were also introduced the subject layour. I do not live there as I study online. However, I have heard great reviews about the accommodation. I hope I can complete my masters The online library is good. The student union is also very helpful and great. Always there to help The course structure is calm and does not seem to be rushed. The layout is explained well. Weekly lectures are given which are very helpful City life is good. Lots of friends and colleagues
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