[cosmichorn]

I went on an open day to Aston, and nearlly died seeing the outside building, looked like an 1950s office block! Inside the building it looked ok, much more modern, and the garden area looked averagish as well i guess. But from what ive gathered from other people and their open days Astons a massive step down from the big nicer and more modern uni's and i dont want to feel like im missing out. However Astons BAM course does seem to be my ideal course out of pretty much any uni in the country, so i'm kind of in a dilema of what to chose at the moment!

[Gamer99]

But what you're forgetting is that the lecture halls are all really plush and modern and you will have nice accommodation. And what it doesn't have in looks it makes up for in a community - EVERYONE is really friendly. I know it's a cliché but it's true.

Not to mention that BAM and the business school roxmysox

[Scout1234]

I don't get why people care about what their university looks like when the quality of teaching and reputation is so good, and the people are so friendly, why does it matter? I've never understood it. Plus, it really isn't that bad!

[gillipies]

I agree with Scout... it's not that bad, seriously!

You would choose a pretty university even if it's business degree was worse just because you couldn't stand to look at a building where a better degree is based?! You'll be here for four years, you'll get used to it.

[wadewadewade]

Things you should base your decision on:
+ Course
+ University Reputation
+ University Location
+ Facilities
+ Friendliness
+ Lots more

Things you shouldn't base your decision on:
+ How pretty the university is

[tomtom:)]

Who cares what other people say? Just throw league tables at them
Bear in mind there's only about 8,000 ish of us students here in total, whereas the likes of Manchester i believe has around 20+...so the building won't be as 'nice'...however the facilities are good!