|
|
|
University Campus Suffolk
From The Student RoomTSR Wiki > University > Choosing a University > University Guides > University Campus Suffolk
Facilities LibrariesThere is a large library available on campus, with a good selection of books and open study places, as well as a quiet study area and seperate computer room and another smaller room that can he hired for presentations and meetings. The library also has an online website, where you can reserve books and search online to see if the book you need is in stock, if not you can request a copy specially. The student union shop also features a selection of second hand books that can be bought. Ipswich town also has a large community library, which stocks a very wide selection of books and resources and books can be ordered from neighbouring libraries also. IT and computingThe campus houses many computers, a good selection is available in the library - where you can also hire laptops. The computers at UCS are available to any students and during busy times they can be pre-booked. SportsUniversity campus has its own student Gym, and features many different clubs and societies (including many sports clubs) set up by the students / students union. If you wish to partake in a specific sport that isn't featured on the list of clubs and societies, you can create your own club, in liaison with the students union. WelfareUniversity Campus Suffolk is very concerned about their students welfare and features a confidential, drop in counselling service, child-care services on and off campus, Careers and employment advice, Finance advice, Study support and the students union are also on hand to help with any problems you may face, in their office. HealthcareThere is an on campus nurse who has a wide variety of remedies for all kinds of ills, should you find yourself struck down by a headache after spending hours studying. UCS also features its own sexual health clinic where you can go for confidential advice about contraception, pregnancy and STDs. You can also ask for advice about how to register with a local GP / any other services you may need. ShopsUCS features an on campus student union shop that stocks all kinds of materials for all different courses, and many other things you may need. They also sell food and other essentials and the prices are all very reasonable. Ipswich itself offers all the usual high street shops, much like many other towns in the UK. There are also quite a few little boutique style shops where you can find lots of interesting little things. RestaurantsThe university itself has many restaurants and cafés on campus, there is a coffee shop, large cafeteria and a few other restaurants run by the students studying cooking. There are many restaurants in the Ipswich town and you will be able to find something to suit your tastes easily. There are restaurants to suit every budget and they all serve delicious food. There's a whole row of restaurants in Cardinal park, near to the cinema and Liquid nightclub, with many other restaurants scattered throughout the town, with many pubs offering food as well. BanksThere are many different banks around the town of Ipswich, with all main banks being easy to find and dotted around the high street. TransportThere are regular buses running from the bus station, near the Buttermarket. These buses will take you all around the surrounding area, and it is only a short 5 minute walk from the university campus. There is also another bus station outside Tower ramparts shopping precinct, which is also a short walk from the campus. The train station is a 15 minute walk from the university campus, and has frequent trains to and from London and Norwich - both cities are excellent spots for nightlife and shopping. Train tickets are often much cheaper when booked in advance with a young persons railcard. Careers serviceUniversity Campus Suffolk is always on hand to offer Careers advice and help you get the best from your education and see all your options and possibilities. The staff are very helpful and always do their best to make sure you know where you can go from here. Part-time jobsPart-time jobs are always advertised about the campus by local businesses, the university will also help you find part-time employment should you ask them for advice. There is also a wide selection of bar work around Ipswich that is advertised on local listing pages. Religious facilitiesOn campus there is a multi-faith chaplaincy that welcomes students from all religious backgrounds. SocialBars, pubs and clubsThe university campus has its own student bar, which often puts on events for the students, such as live bands, drinking competitions, pool tournaments and school discos. The prices are cheap and it's a lovely place to go have a few drinks with your coursemates. Ipswich itself has numerous pubs and bars, the main ones being The Cock and Pye - which is large and reasonably priced. Ollies cocktail cafe has many delicious cocktails to sample, Zing wine bar is a trendy relaxed place to visit, The black horse is suited to the rockers, with live music and a juke box full of heavy rock music - but the prices of drinks can be a bit expensive. The swan is also a good pub, with regular DJs and a friendly atmosphere. There are lots of different club nights throughout the week, Monday nights are normally spent at club Fire for their student night, where all drinks are £1.50 and entrance is free if you get a stamp from the Ice Bar (below club Fire), the music on a Monday night is a mix of Heavy rock, Indie, Drum'n'Bass and pure cheese. Other nightclubs in Ipswich include Liquid, Pals and Quilt, and a gay club named Bettys (which is situated behind The Golden Lion). Ipswich also offers some excellent club nights, such as Furry, The Riot, and The 80s / 90s school disco (which is at the Carribean club). These club nights are advertised via flyers all around the university campus, so you'll know when the next one is on. EventsThe student bar has many different events on throughout the month, these can be found on their website - http://www.ucsunion.com/ in advance. Ipswich itself has a vibrant list of events. The main one would be the annual music in the park, which is completely free and happens in Christchurch park during the summer. This day of music features all kinds of local bands and caters to every taste of music. It's normally a brilliant day to relax with a few beers in the sun. Clubs and societiesThere are numerous different clubs and societies set up by the students / students union. You can also create your own club, in liaison with the students union. AccommodationAccommodation policyCurrently a student halls of residence is not available, but building work has begun on creating some student housing. The university has an accommodation office that will help you to find budget friendly accommodation near to the waterfront university building. Each building to be used for accommodation is checked by the university, to make sure it is safe, clean and comfortable for living in. The cheapest option is to live with other people and the university will do their best to make sure you're matched with people who you are likely to get along with. If you don't want to house share, then you can specify you want to live alone and the university will find you suitable accommodation. FacilitiesResidencesPrivate sectorStudent unionPricesEnvironmentArchitectureLocal areaAround Suffolk there are many beautiful villages and a lot of stunning, untouched countryside that can be visited via bus. The historic town of Lavenham is exceptionally beautiful and well worth a visit, to see all the old buildings and architecture and do some shopping in the little boutique shops. There are many different country pubs around Suffolk that all offer a good variety of real ales and a lovely countryside atmosphere, where you can go to relax. Suffolk is a beautiful rural county and deserves to be known as such. Teaching qualityThe teaching quality at UCS is high, as it is in partnership with The University of Essex and The University of East Anglia (UEA). As UCS is a new university, they're striving to make a name for themselves, and therefore are working hard to make sure their students get a high level of teaching in order to get a good degree. The deadlines for work are final, although you can appeal for an extension, but UCS is just like any other university in that respect, slackers won't be tolerated. Applying to University Campus SuffolkThinking of applying to University Campus Suffolk? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other University Campus Suffolk ArticlesWhy not read these other University Campus Suffolk Articles? Links | 
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
