Hiya.
I'm not yet a student at the university, but have visited numerous times for open days/interviews/selection day etc. I have also done quite a bit of research but I'm sure current students' opinions will come in handy too.
1. How good or bad is the college? ( I mean I am a nerd so I have no trouble with academic work but would like to know how good the teachers and equipment are at the college)From what I seen, all lecturers I spoke to seemed incredibly helpful and supportive. They went out their way to speak to applicants despite being unrelated to the course itself when passing on the campus, in the cafeteria etc. The openness of the university is a really nice atmosphere and doesn't feel divided whatsoever. In the LRC they have 3 zoned areas, each equiped with computers, laptops etc, organised into varied "noise" zones. The university's e-learning system is state-of-the-art and accessible from halls, on campus etc.
2. Is it indeed hard to get accommodation near the college?I have applied to halls, but looking around there are a number of student houses in the area. Try to broaden your search into the likes of Twickenham and Richmond. These are roughly 15 minutes away on a bus so quite convenient. The university has limited halls spaces and so I'd recommended browsing properties as soon as you can really. I'm sure there will be no shortage if there is no pressure for them to build new halls with the influx of students seeking accommodation.
3. The prospectus claims that the course I've picked out is designed and collaborated with Sony and Dreamworks. Now how true is this claim?I wouldn't know, sorry. I'd imagine to make such a claim would have to hold some water though? Just as my course is recommended by the NHS, I'd imagine that Sony and Dreamworks have forwarded what they seek knowledge within for potential employees within the field, so that the course will make you more employable in higher roles. Can only be a good thing, right?
4. Is Kingston really out of london, I mean on the outskirts? I dont want to miss out on the LONDON life!?I travelled via a bus from West London, it took me around 25 minutes. You are only 20 minutes on the tube from Central London. Kingston is classed more as Surrey because of how the counties surround the capital, however if you were to look at how far East London extends, you're further from Central London in somewhere like Dagenham as opposed to Kingston, yet ask anybody which they'd class more as London they'd probably say Dagenham! Kingston was rated the best place to live in and around London by The Times, personally I love it because I come from a small city and I love the idea of being somewhere away from the hussle and bustle but only a stonesthrow from the vibrancy. Kingston itself has hippodrome and is known for its nightlife however!
I hope this helped you somewhat.