University of the Arts London (UAL)

UAL: london college fashion has a great community of artistic and creative individuals. The student all have a collective interest in fashion which makes networking and making friends super interesting. The lectureres are passionate about their subject of interest and it's reflected in how they communicate with us as students

My experience at UAL was nothing but positive. The classes taught me so much and every tutor was so helpful and knowledgable! Gaining my degree in Fashion Marketing from UAL has been hugely beneficial to my personal portfolio, and I use skills learnt throughout these three years in my every day work life. I couldn't reccomend this course or university higher!

My experience at LCF was really wonderful. As an international student, they forced me to venture outside of the university to discover new things and see what inspires me. I had a bit of culture shock, but there were staff there to help and get me back on track as well. The university inspired me to push myself further, and I did end up producing 12 sketchbooks of 200 pages each every year (loads of work).

Another great thing about LCF is the doors they open for you. I currently live in Dublin, but the university has worldwide recognition and is useful on my CV. They even have a website for anyone currently studying or graduated that is looking for a job. Great job opportunities are constantly on it before they are anywhere else, because LCF has great students. Honestly, best time of my life.

Ever since starting here I've felt very welcome and surrounded by passionate caring people. All my lecturers care about the students not only how they're doing with the course material, but also their welfare. Short evening courses are even provided to further yourself in subjects not necessarily in your course structure and how to write a good CV and present portfolio/ showreels.

Being a student in London has its ups and downs. There's so much to do and there's always a good nightlife but it can be very expensive. Alongside that is travel issues like tube strikes and bus traffic. But overall I'm so glad I came here, I've never been so happy.

Very welcoming, constantly surrounded by like minded people that want to create and get involved with your work. Very relaxed atmosphere, so many resources and things offered to you. Tutors are all amazing.

I really valued my time at ual and my study improved my life and employability, there are excellent resources and tools but there is definitely a hierarchy of who ual considers worthy of using resources and certain courses are looked down upon whilst others (graphics and illustration) seem to be given better opportunities. Some very wonderful courses look as though they are about to be scrapped despite how successful they are which is disappointing.

I'm currently studying for my Masters degree in a Fashion journalism and I could not have picked a better University! UAL have so many contacts within the industry and live collaborations with exciting companies. I'm very excited to get into my course and start to learn about the future of the media.

To whom it may concern, this is my short and sweet review of CSM.

According to me, the university as a whole is an 8/10 as I am to believe that there can be an improvement in the amount of material for projects that they provide for their students. Students are already paying enough money just to study there, ESPECIALLY overseas students. Personally, I come from a country where studying all the way up to university level is completely free and where most material is paid for by the school. So starting my journey as a product design student at CSM was a little bit of a shock. Students don't have an infinite amount of money you know. Additionally, I feel that the prices in the cafeteria could be way lower, or maybe they could maybe implement some sort of student discount.

However, the quality of teaching is not to be messed with. I really like the structure, and I feel like I understand as well as learn what they are teaching. They give their students enough freedom to express their creativity, but while staying within limitations as that would prepare them for the potential limitations that projects in the real industry might have.

The staff is really nice to their students aswell.

Kindest regards, Alexandra

To summarise my experience at UAL so far I would say that it has been amazing. There are endless opportunities to further your knowledge and become as employable as possible. Furthermore, there is also lots of social events to attend especially as its located in London!

Due to it being in London there is lots to do, and places to go, yet since the the uni is several campus's around London, there is a big divide and little university spirit
The uni is far easier than expected and the design of the course was changed from a creative course after 1 year to a business orientated course we are now doing