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(5)·By Marcis T·Sports Science· Jun 2023
Kent is one of the best universities personally because the lecturers are there to help you and they really put the time and effort to help you in any troubles or difficulties you may face when you maybe doing an assignment or even if you don't know how to log onto moodle
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Psychology / Criminology, Year 3

(5)·By Rebecca B·Psychology· Jul 2021
It was good! Not as exciting this year because of COVID so most things took place online whereas usually the atmosphere is incredible. The accommodation is great here. There's a wide range for all various prices and sizes. I recommend highly. All the facilities are faultless at the university of kent campus. There are no facilities that don't meet my needs Everything was good! They were taught really well, with good online resources! It was nice! I'm from a small village so it's a different experience being in a city
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Languages, Graduate

(5)·By Eloise S·Languages· Jul 2021
Freshers week was great-there were loads of things going on! There was the Freshers Fayre during the daytimes where you could find out about different societes & sports clubs and then events in the evenings like quizes and different themed events. There were also cool activites to get to know the campus, like scavenger hunts. There's a variety of accommodation to choose from and the options suit everyone's needs. There's catered or self-catered, en-suite or shared bathrooms, houses or flats, single or double rooms, accessible rooms. There's so many options and most people get what they prefer. The accommodation is cleaned regulary and any problems are fixed quickly. There are loads of facilities! The library is enornous with loads of study spaces- silent or social depending on what you prefer. The sports facilites are also great, there are a few sports halls for differsnt sports and the outdoors fields are great too. The gym is very well equiped. The courses are great because you can choose your modules, and pick what interests you most. The lecturers are engaging and make lectures very interactive It's a beautiful city with loads of pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants. There are lovely open parks and a beautiful river walk. Theres a good choice of shops and its a lively city!
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Anthropology, Year 3

(5)·By Connie B·Anthropology· Jul 2021
It was great! We got to participate in an archaeological dig, and there were plenty of events to get involved in to get to know people, both with anth-soc and the Uni in general It's pretty good, obviously there are varying standards depending on how much you're willing to pay, but I haven't heard of anything really awful! The library is fantastic (banging sandwiches too) sports facilities are great when they aren't too busy, and the SU work really hard for us! I found the content really interesting and engaging, and the lecturers try to make everything as interesting and memorable as possible. SAC offer lots of talks, guest lectures and trips which made the course even better. Living in a city is fantastic, especially when so much of it is student oriented- there are loads of student nights, student shopping evenings etc. It's nice to be somewhere busy while simultaneously safe for students
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(5)·By Marcis T·Sports Science· Jun 2023
Kent is one of the best universities personally because the lecturers are there to help you and they really put the time and effort to help you in any troubles or difficulties you may face when you maybe doing an assignment or even if you don't know how to log onto moodle
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Psychology, Year 1

(5)·By Emily B·Psychology· Mar 2019
It was very fun as there were loads of events to go to and lots of people to meet. The university were very helpful in informing about the courses and the lectures were very engaging.

The accommodation is very expensive but it’s lovely to live in. The cleaners are very efficient and come round periodically. The beds are comfortable but need a mattress topper ideally of memory foam. The rooms themselves are very up to date and stylish.

The lecture halls are beautiful and very spacious with big screens. The library is massive and always has space for doing revision - it includes all the books you’ll need plus a load more for research. The student bars are very cheap and have a friendly atmosphere and everyone enjoys going to them.

The course is engaging and has so much interesting content that it’s got something for everyone. The lecturers are passionate about their subject and so always make an effort to inform the students of what they need to know and some extra interesting points. The slides are well structured and it’s easy to revise from them - as well as the lecture recordings. The RPS scheme is super fun and it’s a great chance to learn more about working in a psychological field.

The city life is interesting. The town mostly consists of musicians and students. There are loads of shops around and a beach nearby. The cathedral is a beautiful site to see everyday. I always feel safe walking in the city at night and enjoy going to town as it’s such a warm and friendly place to be.

It’s a lot of work but it’s very interesting so its doesn’t feel too bad. The psychology lecturers are always there’s to help you if you get stuck. There are people from all walks of life in the lectures and it’s a great chance to met new people and also develop more understanding for others. The work is tough as there is a lot of content to remember but it’s helps to have such an engaging class that are willing to help you along the way. There are usually a lot of students so it’s not difficult to find others who want to help you or study with you.
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Business Studies / Management, Year 2

(5)·By Uke C·Business· Jul 2021
Freshers week was great, allowed me to meet loads of people some of which I am living with now. I don't actually drink so I was surprised that I found it as enjoyable as I did, but it all worked well. Really amazing accommodation, I was fortunate enough to get allocated a room with a double bed and an en suite. Although I'd liked to have seen them offer some kind of questionnaire to help allocate similar roommates to you. All facilities have been fantastic, I can honestly say that I'm not able to complain about much here at the university of kent. I am sporty so make good use of the gym and sports pitches, and others like the library have all exceeded my expectations International business has been really interesting, they have made the course more relevant to current times by updating case studies and using recent examples to help us find it more applicable. All lecturers and seminar leaders have been really knowledgeable and happy to go out of their way to help when needed. Canterbury is ideal for me, it's not too big that you irrelevant but not too small that you get bored. It has everything you'd need as a student including restaurants, clubs, shops, as well as cinemas and large areas of park, all of which is surrounded by historical architecture
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Drama, dance and cinematics, Year 2

(5)·By Anna R·Drama· Oct 2018
I love it! Great facilities, wonderful city and amazing lecturers!
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History, Year 2

(5)·By Grace K·History· Jul 2021
Really good!! Loads of events and stuff going on and it was really welcoming I lived on campus first year and i really enjoyed it. Our flat was clean and really nice Brilliant! A lot were open late or 24 7 so it was flexible They are clear and well organised and there is always an opportunity to ask questions or get any issues cleared up I love the city! I currently live in Canterbury and there's loads going on! Its a very studenty city (because theres 3 unis) so great nightlife but its only a small city so it still feels safe
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Forensic Science, Year 2

(5)·By Gabryella S·Forensic Science· Jul 2021
Really interesting, we were set up with different activities demonstrating what we'd be facing in the future The accommodations are good and modern. They provide good quality space The library is big and provides us with various study areas being alone or for groups. We also have easy access to study material Lecturers are friendly and provide us all necessary help with the modules. We have good facilities for our lectures Canterbury has many shops and is packed with night clubs. It's definitely a student city
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Computer Science, Year 2

(5)·By Lucy M·Computing· Apr 2019
Lots of big events on on campus and in Canterbury, met lots of new people both on my course, from my house, and in clubs in general

Very pricey but very good quality, there’s been recent refurbishments to the older accomadation to renew them and make them a lot nicer, there’s lots of options in terms of room size and bathrooms so there’s something for everyone

The library is good but it’s impossible to find somewhere to sit during the majority of the day as it’s so busy, so I tend to use study hubs around campus as they’re less busy. Sports areas are good but not worth the extortionate price in my opinion. Bars are good and offer a decent price on food and drink

Have a few female lectures which is nice to see in this subject area. The lectures are recorded which is helpful if you miss one or want to go over it if you don’t understand the work.

City life is good, lots of bars, pubs, and restaurants of all cuisines so there’s something for everyone. Buses are all night so it’s easy to get back to campus without having to pay for a taxi

It can be difficult to understand certain things and pick up the programming skills but the more work you put in the more you get out of it. Programming in particular is a skill that requires time and effort, but don’t put all your time into it as the other modules are just as important
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