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Law / Legal Studies, Graduate
It was an amazing time! There was so much to do and each day was packed full of ice-breakers, society events, fairs, freebies and the best nights out at the student Union There are a lot of uni halls to choose from in Leeds. In my opinion the more central ones are the best - Henry Price is the best all-rounder and best value for money as it's right on campus with an amazing social atmosphere, everyone is super friendly and chill. Central Village is a good option if you can afford a higher budget as it's right by the libraries and the city centre. Lupton is amazing if you're looking for a budget-friendly halls with the nicest students! It's in Headingley so about a 25 minute walk from the uni, but the Headingley area is like its own bubble so you won't be missing out. Plus the buses are frequent and really cheap if you cba to walk. The Tannery is also a good option that's close to the city centre. The Union and the libraries at Leeds are amazing! Our Union was voted the best student Union in the UK - with good reason! We have a fab cafe/bar/beer garden called in the Union called Terrace with really affordable and good food and drinks. Everyone goes here after Friday lectures or in between study breaks at the library. Old Bar is the Union's chill and cosy pub with the best pub grub out there. Fruity is the union's Friday club night and it's full of cheesy but fab pop/2000s music and cheap and cheerful drinks! You can't really go wrong with a night out at Fruity. The best uni libraries are Edward Boyle (Eddy B) and Laidlaw, each one attracts different types of students. I personally prefer Eddy B as it's a bit more social and the library cafe has the best iced coffee and sandwiches for those long revision days Law at leeds was tough but the lecturers and people on the course really help you through. Everyone is very supportive and eager to help each other. The lecturers are super easy-going and you can really go to them with any question at any point. Leeds as a city has the best nights out, but this isn't news to anyone! Biggest range of clubs and nights out ever - from disco and funk at Hifi and Warehouse, to R&B at Backroom, there's rock/pop punk at Key Club, Slam Dunk and Attic, and the best DJ sets at Canal Mills and Belgrave Music Hall. Oh, and PRYZM, but we don't talk about PRYZM...Leeds Trinity is the main shopping centre and it's got basically every shop plus a fab street food kitchen.
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Geography, Year 3
Freshers was fun but very intense - you end up at the worst clubs but it's great to meet people at the beginning Great accommodation - proper mad one! Not all like that so pick James ballie Very good particularly the sports stuff (not that I ever went) but there should be more libarays because they are packed during exam season Good course - fieldtrips would have been good but covid got in the way otherwise lectures were good etc Great city and night life would highly recommend no regrets
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Accounting and Finance, Year 3
A very inclusive university with so much going on - for example, they host 'give it a go' activities every year to give students a chance to try out what the different societies have to offer. The University is central and social with so many chances to find like minded people. Great nights out, for whichever types of nights you enjoy - there's an international night, jungle jam raves and then of course cheesy nights.
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Biology / Biotechnology, Year 3
Lots of options for all different people. University and non-university based options and many information fairs to help find your way. Accommodation is up to date and functional. Very close to the university so easy to find your way. Lots of activities for those interested. Libraries are very good, nice sitting areas and easy to talk to staff for help. Classrooms are mostly modern and comfortable, some lecture theatres are old and hard to find though. Gym has good facilities and on campus so easy to get to and from lectures. Lots of shops and food in the union, lots of places for help and a rest. Course is insightful, led by researchers so all up to date. Lectures are sometimes not easy to follow depending on your a level back ground, but otherwise all interesting Leeds is a good student city, lots of shops and food places. Good for nights out. When moving out of student accommodation there are many options in lots of different places to suit.
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Mechanical engineering, Year 4 Plus
Leeds uni offers a great university experience in any aspect. From nightlife to quality of academics. Would never chose a different university as I am extremely satisfied with my time in Leeds.
I lived in student halls for 3 years which i really enjoyed and now I live opposite Parkinson steps the most ideal location. Academic stuff are really helpful and friendly and my time in leeds amazing.
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Business Studies, Year 1
Extremely social!! So many people to go out with- the business school society were also very useful to meet new people. The teaching staff made settling in very easy. The Tannery- more social than I was expecting because I applied to James bailie. But I found friends very quickly and the unite staff put on loads of events to meet people. All very high quality. The bars in the union are extremely cheap!! The free edge membership is ideal and the libraries are spacious, advanced and ideal places to do work. They are interesting because of the broad range of topics and lecturers who deliver them .. Leeds is a lot cleaner and pleasant than I expected. It’s also a good size, big enough for lots to be going on but also small enough that you can walk from uni to town then to headingley (student area).. It is interesting, hard work and based around personal development. Personal tutors mean that you have to keep up with work deadlines etc.
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Languages, Graduate
Freshers week was a great way to meet new people in my accommodation. It was fun to bond with my new flat mates. My accommodation experience was great, living in halls was a great way to meet new people. There are a number of libraries on campus with excellent resources. The gym is also good with plenty of facilities. Studying French at Leeds has been a great experience, the lecturers are all very friendly and knowledgeable. The course offers plenty of freedom to study topics that interest you. Leeds is an excellent city to be a student in. There is a good student atmosphere with loads of great activities to do.
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Chemistry, Year 2
I’m an exchange student here, the first week was better than I thought it will be. All of the teachers were really kind and helpful, and I explored the amazing parties in Leeds.
I never thought that living in a University accomodation can be this good. The place is great, the rooms are not so big but enough for a student. This accomodation has a great society, we have amazing opportunities (like free pancakes, tickets to sold-out parties). The place is a bit loud sometimes but which accomodation is not..
I could find everything easily. The classrooms are spacious. The library is amazing, there are cafes and people who help you find materials for your essays. It’s a huge help. The sports facility is the best so far. There is a swimming pool with saunas, squash room, and fitness room. My favourite is the LUU which is the Union place. It’s full off places to eat, to work and have social life.
I learned so much here. The seminars are great, we have the opportunity to talk to each other and share our thoughts. In our laboratory sessions we are independent in our work, we have some help but we can arrange our time which is good. The lectures are well-structured and short. In one module there are different teachers to each topic which is a bit confusing.
Leeds became my absolut favourite. I come from Budapest, which is a much bigger City. Most of the people here are students, so the City life is exciting. Leeds is full of shops and restaurants. The night life is amazing, even the University offers great parties on campus.
Chemistry sounds really difficult but it’s not. People think it’s just all about maths and boring reactions. Sure these are a part of it, but here in Leeds you can learn so much more of chemistry. The laboratory sessions are really exciting and fun. We have some interesting courses too, like extraordinary chemistry, where we learn to write some scientific articles too. We have to write some essays in the easter break but it’s not that hard. We have plenty of help from the University.
I never thought that living in a University accomodation can be this good. The place is great, the rooms are not so big but enough for a student. This accomodation has a great society, we have amazing opportunities (like free pancakes, tickets to sold-out parties). The place is a bit loud sometimes but which accomodation is not..
I could find everything easily. The classrooms are spacious. The library is amazing, there are cafes and people who help you find materials for your essays. It’s a huge help. The sports facility is the best so far. There is a swimming pool with saunas, squash room, and fitness room. My favourite is the LUU which is the Union place. It’s full off places to eat, to work and have social life.
I learned so much here. The seminars are great, we have the opportunity to talk to each other and share our thoughts. In our laboratory sessions we are independent in our work, we have some help but we can arrange our time which is good. The lectures are well-structured and short. In one module there are different teachers to each topic which is a bit confusing.
Leeds became my absolut favourite. I come from Budapest, which is a much bigger City. Most of the people here are students, so the City life is exciting. Leeds is full of shops and restaurants. The night life is amazing, even the University offers great parties on campus.
Chemistry sounds really difficult but it’s not. People think it’s just all about maths and boring reactions. Sure these are a part of it, but here in Leeds you can learn so much more of chemistry. The laboratory sessions are really exciting and fun. We have some interesting courses too, like extraordinary chemistry, where we learn to write some scientific articles too. We have to write some essays in the easter break but it’s not that hard. We have plenty of help from the University.
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Medicine, Graduate
We had a couple of course specific events which were fun but the university freshers week clashed with our first week of lectures so I found I didn't go to as mant events because of that. I did not stay in uni of Leeds accommodation unfortunately Very good, lots of study spaces and social spaces. Good functionality and aesthetic too. Really enjoy being a student here The tutors clearly care about making good doctors and professionals. The constant is all available on minerva (Leeds version of blackboard) Leeds is a great city with lots of shops, music venues, cafes and pubs so you'll be able to find your thing and enjoy your self when you explore
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Medicine, Graduate
Really well organised, we had a uni freshers week and then a separate medicine freshers week with a programme of daily events/socials. Medsoc really made an effort to engage the freshers, and events included meeting your medic parents, pub crawls and games events. I was in accommodation on campus that was catered - it made first year a lot easier by having my meals ready! It was really useful to be right next to uni and not have to spend lots of time walking / getting the bus to campus, I also felt safe here. Everyone in the same halls ate at the same canteen so it was very sociable and it's nice to be able to recognise certain faces! The medical school is massive with loads of spacious classrooms. I mainly use the health sciences library in the same building as it's so convenient - it's really useful having a loud group section for project discussions as well as a strict silent study section. The library support staff are always happy to help you out if you're unsure how to check a book out / print something. I really like the study facilities on campus and everything is always kept super clean which is always nice. I really like having a big year group that's all going through the same thing as we can all support each other in times of need. Still studying the course - it goes on forever. I've really enjoyed being able to integrate my clinical learning on placement with lectures on campus since first year - this is something great about doing medicine at Leeds. Most of the lectures are in 1 of 2 lecture theatres and involve the whole year, and we also have various small group work teachings, so there's lots of chances to get involved and there's different learning opportunities. I really like being in a big year that's all going through the same thing as it means we all stay really close and can support each other throughout the course. Leeds is the best! I'm from London originally so always enjoyed living in a city, and Leeds is the perfect size for being a student in! It's not too big to the point where you feel overwhelmed, but there's plenty of cool shops, restaurants and bars to the point where you don't need to go to the same ones every time. There's also loads of hidden shopping arcades which is pretty unique to Leeds! It definitely has something for everyone.
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Medicine, Third Year
The University of Leeds is gearing me up to go out into a world of work and adult life. We have amazing university union which is active and lively all year round and a vast selection of sports teams and societies so there's basically something to suit everyone. The University of Leeds works closely with hundreds of employers which has resulted in the University of Leeds having one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country.
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