University of Southampton

Medicine is a tough course which requires enormous quality study time. Having said that it is also a dynamic subject which opens many doors once you graduate. School of Medicine does everything they can to support you with your studies. They are very punctual and never give the impression that they are neglecting you in anyway. We were always told in advance when lectures were cancelled or rescheduled. In the beginning of the course we were given clear guidelines on how we should approach each subject and achieve high grades. I have spent most of my university life in Halls of residence. This is because i found living there cheaper, convient and hassle free. Cheaper in sense which you dont have to pay for internet, bills, buspass, summer rent etc separately. These extra tasks require extra time and regularity which adds responsibility to oneself. Personally I rather spend my time on Anatomy then standing in tiring bank que. Living on your own also allows you to avoid house wars with your peers. In some universities they might not allow 2nd year students to stay in halls but if you apply well in advance then you can be sured that you will have a place to stay for next term. Southampton has great diversity of people from all over the world. I even found a guy who is from FIJI and he can speak five other languages as well as Urdu which is southern asian language. That was so random and awesome in some way. Personally I dont go clubbing but if you do there is one place. Apparently it is the worst club in the entire United Kingdom and no one ever misses to go there. I know people who go there even in their exam times. I wonder to myself why? Other activities include balling, rock climbing, hiking, sailing and other water sports. Everything is fine except some of the library staff is very unco-operative and trouble makers. There are spacious gyms, one located on campus and some near the halls of resident. There is cube (bar) in the student union building which can accommodate a higher number of people a

It was extremely informative and filled with opportunities to get to know my course mates. There was plenty of chances to get involved with activities within and outside of my faculty. There is a wide range of accommodation for both 1st years and post graduates. Furthermore I was throughly impressed with the quality of accommodation having visited many different halls and you certainly got your value for money Again, I was extremely impressed. There was a plenty of space within the library and other areas for studying. The sports areas such as gyms and fields were of the highest standard whilst the student Union (including the student pub) was the social hub of the whole campus and would be very busy every night During my course I got to go to Spain for 2 weeks for a field course (was totally free apart from paying for lunch and alcohol. This was in first year and was an excellent way to meet course mates. Also got to go to Belize on another trip for 2 weeks in 3rd year. The lectures were always engaging and would challenge the students whilst the lecturers were friendly and always willing to help The city was great. Southampton has a wide range of activities to do for all types of people. Ranging from a quality night life to great shopping

We had a lot of events hosted by companies. Events consisted of meetings, presentations, career experiences and more other. We also had meetings with some teachers and older students that gave us insight into the course. There are several student halls that you can pick from, each of them having their advantage. The accommodation provides you with a fully equiped kitchen and a very tidy room. You also get to live with 5 other people in a flat so the environment is quite sociable. Library is great, you can find everything there and you always get a spot if you need to study or have a quiet break. Classrooms for us are really big as we are a huge number of students and they are always clean and ready. We also have a gym that allows us to practice all kinds of sports The course provides subjects that will always be helpful to you in this area so this keeps you interested at all times. The lectures are both interactive and online so it gives you the opportunity to rewatch them anytime or attend them if you cannot in person. They are also very clear and you may always ask for extra information if you feel like. The city is well orriented on student life. It has a great deal of clubs, shops and restaurants that offer student discount. We also get a free bus pass to ride the busses throughout town for a year. Overall, whenever you felt like going out, you had a lot of options to choose from.

Amazing great events learning about societies and getting local deals with local businesses. Great social events with the union with a freshers ball, love island party, and golf. Was good and loads of trails and tasters. Really good, cleaners abs checks . Really social provides loads of space. Great organisation and indoor and outdoor space Really good, great pubs and outdoor space. Library great and cafes there is so much on and space at the student union. Always somewhere to good loads of sports facilities Lectures are interesting and hands on development of lots of different skills. Lectures and tutors provide loads of support as well. Course is amazing wouldn't change Great city good nightlife l, walks and shops lots of individuals store lots to do

The lecturers are very proactive in responding to your emails and questions, lectures are all recorded and practical labs have plenty of phd and masters students to help you. Lots of field experience included. Deadlines and exam dates are always provided well in advance to allow preparations. There is always an extra week of revision lectures before exam fortnight to help you revise. There are multiple recruitment festivals and conferences run by the very proactive careers service. They always have positions on offer. Also the university has many part time employment opportunities for students. Long holiday breaks, 3 weeks for xmas and 4 weeks for Easter. Great 24 hour library on main campus. You student card also gets you into the 24 hour Solent library in city centre. the ?165 12 month student wellbeing pass is amazing - grants you access to lots of gyms, pools, classes, slopes, courts and water based activities around Southampton. The union is very democratic. It's run by students like us. They have many good value outlets and eateries campus. Including a merch shop, a convenience store, a pub, a cinema, restaurants etc. The nightlife is also the best in the UK!

Living in halls has been great fun, having been put in a flat with 20 other people means there's ways something going on which is perfect for Year 1 especially fresher's events, plus the ovens always preheated. Lectures themselves have been really informative and already have learnt a lot about biochemistry both in lectures and labs, lecturers are friendly and happy to answer questions regarding course content and the uni has a great mentoring system to pair you with older years studying the same course and gives you a pastoral tutor.

Freshers week had been a week where I met the most incredible friends. I gained confidence within myself as I began to branch out and meet various types of people. I partied wearing my favourite ASOS outfits and lounged in them too. UOS accommodation was at the epicentre where it was midway from the campus and midway from town. This made it easy to go shopping and easy to get the bus to uni! The commute gave me time to take in the views and reflect on the day. The library bought a great deal of excitement! Level 1 was the place to be as some societies would congregate there. I feel so lucky to be part of india society and by second year I became a dance rep and was able to choreo my own dances. The SUSU team were so helpful at offering a hall and due to covid, made a great effort in making sure there were temperature machines and masks available to us as well as a saliva testing programme checkpoint. The course was challenging. But the help received from peers and lecturers was brilliant. A specific maths lecturer gave us sweets every time we got a question right and this enthusiasm was reciprocated by the class. The lectures have now moved online and this has been quite the shock, but has been set out with ease. City life was amazing!!! West quay shopping centre was the place to be, packed with wonderful Christmas treats in December. The lit up Xmas lights would always put me in the festive mood. I loved the atmosphere. Moreover, the historical components of Southampton were amazing and never failed to interest me.

There were lots of events. It was a thrilling experience. Met a lot of people. There are a lot of options available. University accommodation has several locations close to campus as well as in the city centre. Overall I had a great experience. The facilities are well organised and funded. Students have access to everything they need. Everything is within reach. The course has a really good structure. The course gives the opportunity to engage with lots of people. It is very diverse and gives the opportunity to shape your degree. The city has something for every type of person. There are lots of entertainment opportunities. It is easy to get around in the city especially with a bus card.

Fantastic university, with a community spirit and the drive to constantly develop not only the campus but also the student experience! Not only are the academic opportunities immense, there is a breadth on extra curricular activities with a great sense of developing a go-get-it attitude and entrepreneurialism.

The lectures are always presented very well with excellent lecturers, the course is well organised and overall the university is a very friendly and lovely place to be