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Hi guys , i would like to get some advices from you is it possible to live in london and travel to Reading daily to study as it takes 30mins from Paddington Station. I want to stay in london with my friends and this is the reason why. I now hav 2 choices between QMUL and Henley , my major is management , please give me suggestions



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Hey I wish to study Biological Sciences next year and currently deciding between Reading University and Lincoln University as my insurance. I really liked the Lincoln campus but the course wasnt that good, while Readings course and modules look amazing but I haven't visited it.

So whats the actual campus like? City like? etc...

Open day is the best chance you got of seeing the amazing campus on offer

I went to many other uni campuses during my A-levels but Reading was the best as it had everything to offer (we even have our own lake)

Hey thanks for replying

There are no open days between now and the 6th of May (when I have to put my final choices in)

Hi, I am currently deciding between Reading and Swansea uni to study human geography and at the moment Im in a complete dilemma on who to choose. Personally I slightly prefer the course at Swansea but I much prefer the location and campus and uni as a whole at Reading, and would love to live there for the next 3 years. Do you think even though I dont have as much as an interest for the Reading course (although I do like the look of it) i should chooses Reading over Swansea due to preference with location/campus etc.? Also if you know anyone who takes human geography or normal geography that can give me some info on the course then that would be great. Thanks

Hi, I am currently deciding between Reading and Swansea uni to study human geography and at the moment Im in a complete dilemma on who to choose. Personally I slightly prefer the course at Swansea but I much prefer the location and campus and uni as a whole at Reading, and would love to live there for the next 3 years. Do you think even though I dont have as much as an interest for the Reading course (although I do like the look of it) i should chooses Reading over Swansea due to preference with location/campus etc.? Also if you know anyone who takes human geography or normal geography that can give me some info on the course then that would be great. Thanks

Hello,

I currently study at Reading University. I looked around loads of universities before I chose Reading (around 10) and I found that the campus and the feel of the university was really the most important aspect for me when deciding! This was because your going to be at that university for 3 years if not more and if you don't like being at your uni no matter how much you enjoy your course or your friends there it will never really feel like home! Reading is green with an accessible campus which has everything you need, really friendly students and great opportunities for your future, I would definitely recommend it!

I don't study geography however I can help with any questions you might have about the university and I would always recommend having a look around both uni's again on an open day as it might help you decide I hope this was useful and good luck with your decision making!

Amelia, first year studying history and archaeology

Hi OllieeH, thank you for your question and I am pleased that the Human Geography course at Swansea University interests you. Have you attended one of our Open Days or Applicant Visit Days? Swansea University is in a beautiful location surrounded by parkland and opposite the beach. If you would like to find out more about studying at Swansea University please click here. You can read more about our current students and how they find life at Swansea. If you have any further questions, about Swansea in general, or about the course, please let me know and we will do our best to help!

Hi thanks for replying. I haven't seen that link that you have posted yet but it looks like it will give me a lot more info on Swansea so thanks. One question I did have was whether you can take modules from other courses, say like taking a module from Politics, or do you only take courses from the Geography modules?

HI OllieeH, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I've checked with the College of Science and it's possible to study up to 20 credits in another subject area (for example Politics). I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any other questions!

Hi thanks for replying. I agree that what the campus and the feel of the place is very important, and I do like the look of both Reading and Swanseas campuses but I prefer the location of Reading (closer to home and London). I have been in touch with a first year Geography student about the course, which now seems even better now that I know what the modules will be like. One thing I haven't asked anyone about yet are the sports facilities, is there a good standard gym and swimming pool on or near campus that you know of? Thanks