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The University of Greenwich...
Hi!
I've applied to study Events Management and have unconditional offers from a few unis, and I would love to study in London. Before I joined this forum, I was struggling to choose between UEL and Greenwich, but after reading around on here I was put off by UEL a bit.... lol. So Greenwich, I absolutely loved it there when I went to the open day, it was so beautiful and really accesible to the City which is perfect, but I havn't really seen much feedback about the place... am I making the right choice between UEL and Greenwich?
I'm going to be honest; I messed up pretty badly in college for a number of reasons, and got DDC at A level, which is entirely my own fault. I am determined to do well at uni because I know I am capable, but I realise I've limited my options to just a few places, nowhere like UCL or Royal Holloway or anything, but if any of you can tell me some good stuff about Greenwich or UEL, or any advise, I'd really appreciate it
Thanks!
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I've applied to study Events Management and have unconditional offers from a few unis, and I would love to study in London. Before I joined this forum, I was struggling to choose between UEL and Greenwich, but after reading around on here I was put off by UEL a bit.... lol. So Greenwich, I absolutely loved it there when I went to the open day, it was so beautiful and really accesible to the City which is perfect, but I havn't really seen much feedback about the place... am I making the right choice between UEL and Greenwich?
I'm going to be honest; I messed up pretty badly in college for a number of reasons, and got DDC at A level, which is entirely my own fault. I am determined to do well at uni because I know I am capable, but I realise I've limited my options to just a few places, nowhere like UCL or Royal Holloway or anything, but if any of you can tell me some good stuff about Greenwich or UEL, or any advise, I'd really appreciate it
Thanks!
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i'm not fussed about all that league table stuff, it's my own fault that i limited myself to "mediocre" places that are low in league tables anyway, but after all it's up to me to work hard on my degree so leauge tables aren't really an issue, i just wana know if it's fun there, and if current students are having a great time?
i got an unconditional from them but i put them as my insurance....it looks like great place, ive heard good things about it and YES, definitely better than UEL...dont be fussed with the league tables crap if you went there and you liked the look of it and felt like it suited you, then go for it!!
MetalA
It's pretty mediocre, I'm sorry. 65th or something in the league tables. Look on the brightside, it's better than London Met
65th.. its 116th. all the former polys in london seem to have major failings compared to their provincial counterparts and greenwich is possibly the worst of the lot. stunning buildings though. and for events management your certainly not going to need a ucl degree. greenwich makes an ok back up plan on your application (because like london met you know they wont reject you) still so long as you use your time at uni wisely (i.e. the ideal location of greenwich) try and take as many placements relevant to your chosen path and show real initiative then even a greenwich degree can help you carve out a career
Okay - I break my silence about ridiculing universities.
University of East London is the biggest waste of space ever. Students should actually sue them for wasting 3 years of their life in what really shouldn't meet 'university' acceptance. It's completely disgusting how such a disorganised, shambolic institution is allowed to practise. So before UEL students wish to attack me - my brothers girlfriend had the most unfortunate pleasure of going there. In fact, she never even passed her A-levels - she just done a couple of AS grades and got in! Anyway, she went into her 3rd year at UEL and they managed to miss out course modules, did not compile her results (or complete 2nd year terms), and had no teachers ever for the lectures. The teachers apparently were all hippies who loved a good old smoke (pot) with the students.
She left UEL in Docklands, and now attends Greenwich. She studies Events Management. She had to start all the way from the beginning again; and again, there is a massive drop out of students, no seminar students who turn up, but there is some element of brains in Greenwich, which is a certain relief from UEL. Greenwich is a lovely place, and really is a beautiful campus. The one thing that got me was she never ever studies. I study every single day, every single bloody day and work so incredibly hard and I all I get is a lousy low 2:i up until now. She studies 2 days and gets 83% overall in her 1st year! How the hell? I'm almost fuming, but I do recognise that some institutes have different marking schemes to others.
On the plus side for Events Management: You'll get a job all day long. Traditional universities don't offer Events Management as a degree, so a few good students do end up in Greenwich. Greenwich does well for prospects being in London and offering vocational courses (if students can be bothered). You just need strong leadership skills, and I can assure you with a reputable 2:i from Greenwich (which you should easily do if you have half a brain), will likely be on a salary no less than £25k. I know she earns thousands already for doing silly jobs. But she has the audacity!
So, I hope I've helped. Yes, Greenwich needs dramatically improving in both its teaching and recriting of students (although this would be subject to applicants), but it does have some good points - so look positively. And look more positively you now won't be going to UeL (even though that's in a nice place as well (Docklands campus here!)).
University of East London is the biggest waste of space ever. Students should actually sue them for wasting 3 years of their life in what really shouldn't meet 'university' acceptance. It's completely disgusting how such a disorganised, shambolic institution is allowed to practise. So before UEL students wish to attack me - my brothers girlfriend had the most unfortunate pleasure of going there. In fact, she never even passed her A-levels - she just done a couple of AS grades and got in! Anyway, she went into her 3rd year at UEL and they managed to miss out course modules, did not compile her results (or complete 2nd year terms), and had no teachers ever for the lectures. The teachers apparently were all hippies who loved a good old smoke (pot) with the students.
She left UEL in Docklands, and now attends Greenwich. She studies Events Management. She had to start all the way from the beginning again; and again, there is a massive drop out of students, no seminar students who turn up, but there is some element of brains in Greenwich, which is a certain relief from UEL. Greenwich is a lovely place, and really is a beautiful campus. The one thing that got me was she never ever studies. I study every single day, every single bloody day and work so incredibly hard and I all I get is a lousy low 2:i up until now. She studies 2 days and gets 83% overall in her 1st year! How the hell? I'm almost fuming, but I do recognise that some institutes have different marking schemes to others.
On the plus side for Events Management: You'll get a job all day long. Traditional universities don't offer Events Management as a degree, so a few good students do end up in Greenwich. Greenwich does well for prospects being in London and offering vocational courses (if students can be bothered). You just need strong leadership skills, and I can assure you with a reputable 2:i from Greenwich (which you should easily do if you have half a brain), will likely be on a salary no less than £25k. I know she earns thousands already for doing silly jobs. But she has the audacity!
So, I hope I've helped. Yes, Greenwich needs dramatically improving in both its teaching and recriting of students (although this would be subject to applicants), but it does have some good points - so look positively. And look more positively you now won't be going to UeL (even though that's in a nice place as well (Docklands campus here!)).
walshie
Okay - I break my silence about ridiculing universities.
University of East London is the biggest waste of space ever. Students should actually sue them for wasting 3 years of their life in what really shouldn't meet 'university' acceptance. It's completely disgusting how such a disorganised, shambolic institution is allowed to practise. So before UEL students wish to attack me - my brothers girlfriend had the most unfortunate pleasure of going there. In fact, she never even passed her A-levels - she just done a couple of AS grades and got in! Anyway, she went into her 3rd year at UEL and they managed to miss out course modules, did not compile her results (or complete 2nd year terms), and had no teachers ever for the lectures. The teachers apparently were all hippies who loved a good old smoke (pot) with the students.
She left UEL in Docklands, and now attends Greenwich. She studies Events Management. She had to start all the way from the beginning again; and again, there is a massive drop out of students, no seminar students who turn up, but there is some element of brains in Greenwich, which is a certain relief from UEL. Greenwich is a lovely place, and really is a beautiful campus. The one thing that got me was she never ever studies. I study every single day, every single bloody day and work so incredibly hard and I all I get is a lousy low 2:i up until now. She studies 2 days and gets 83% overall in her 1st year! How the hell? I'm almost fuming, but I do recognise that some institutes have different marking schemes to others.
On the plus side for Events Management: You'll get a job all day long. Traditional universities don't offer Events Management as a degree, so a few good students do end up in Greenwich. Greenwich does well for prospects being in London and offering vocational courses (if students can be bothered). You just need strong leadership skills, and I can assure you with a reputable 2:i from Greenwich (which you should easily do if you have half a brain), will likely be on a salary no less than £25k. I know she earns thousands already for doing silly jobs. But she has the audacity!
So, I hope I've helped. Yes, Greenwich needs dramatically improving in both its teaching and recriting of students (although this would be subject to applicants), but it does have some good points - so look positively. And look more positively you now won't be going to UeL (even though that's in a nice place as well (Docklands campus here!)).
University of East London is the biggest waste of space ever. Students should actually sue them for wasting 3 years of their life in what really shouldn't meet 'university' acceptance. It's completely disgusting how such a disorganised, shambolic institution is allowed to practise. So before UEL students wish to attack me - my brothers girlfriend had the most unfortunate pleasure of going there. In fact, she never even passed her A-levels - she just done a couple of AS grades and got in! Anyway, she went into her 3rd year at UEL and they managed to miss out course modules, did not compile her results (or complete 2nd year terms), and had no teachers ever for the lectures. The teachers apparently were all hippies who loved a good old smoke (pot) with the students.
She left UEL in Docklands, and now attends Greenwich. She studies Events Management. She had to start all the way from the beginning again; and again, there is a massive drop out of students, no seminar students who turn up, but there is some element of brains in Greenwich, which is a certain relief from UEL. Greenwich is a lovely place, and really is a beautiful campus. The one thing that got me was she never ever studies. I study every single day, every single bloody day and work so incredibly hard and I all I get is a lousy low 2:i up until now. She studies 2 days and gets 83% overall in her 1st year! How the hell? I'm almost fuming, but I do recognise that some institutes have different marking schemes to others.
On the plus side for Events Management: You'll get a job all day long. Traditional universities don't offer Events Management as a degree, so a few good students do end up in Greenwich. Greenwich does well for prospects being in London and offering vocational courses (if students can be bothered). You just need strong leadership skills, and I can assure you with a reputable 2:i from Greenwich (which you should easily do if you have half a brain), will likely be on a salary no less than £25k. I know she earns thousands already for doing silly jobs. But she has the audacity!
So, I hope I've helped. Yes, Greenwich needs dramatically improving in both its teaching and recriting of students (although this would be subject to applicants), but it does have some good points - so look positively. And look more positively you now won't be going to UeL (even though that's in a nice place as well (Docklands campus here!)).
This bit is worrying me the most.
nah, uel rocks.
uel is so much fun.
our lecturers dont expect us to study too much.
uel is so much fun.
our lecturers dont expect us to study too much.
walshie
The one thing that got me was she never ever studies. I study every single day, every single bloody day and work so incredibly hard and I all I get is a lousy low 2:i up until now. She studies 2 days and gets 83% overall in her 1st year! How the hell?
hi walshie! yea that's what im meaning to say really, i know i pretty much messed up my A levels but i want to prove that i am actually capable of working really ****ing hard and achieving something worth while, so i am actually going to work my ass off for this degree, bearing in mind people are spending alot of money for me to take on this opportunity, i don't want to waste it...
i'm not fussed about whether other unis have a drop out rate of a million a year or whatever, because at the end of the day, it'll be me doing the work. i really hope greenwich is the right place for me... i just needed to hear some praise before my final decision drifts further and further away through reading opinions of those from more traditional and reputable institutions WITHOUT my choice of course... it's a difficult process!!! stress overload lol.
thanks guys! keep the good stuff coming!
Hey i'm in the same kind of situation, completely underachieved at school (though still got a few good grades) and want to take the leap of faith and go for it at uni. I've spent a long time researching where to go and after going to its open day on saturday Greenwich really, really excites me.
The grounds are stunning and the local area cant be beaten. South London intimidates a lot of people, especially these soppy sods on here who get nose bleeds whenever they hear someone say 'init', but if you actually realise whats on offer its an extremely rewarding, diverse and exciting place.
The uni has a very modern learning environment (ok, in listed 17th century buildings) which puts a lot of traditionists backs up, it suits me better as i like a lecturer to be more down to earth and aproachable then feeling like im in the presence of God. It has every resource that i really want or need and, as you say, you get what you put into it, and if anyone tells you that you'll get a poor degree at greenwich even if you work hard, they are deluded.
You'll often hear about league tables and drop out rates when talking of negatives about greenwich on a lot of forums. If you base your decision on just a newspaper league table, you're in trouble. They are meant as a guideline - not specialised to your indiviual needs, when i calculated what i wanted from a university Greenwich actually beat everywhere within my -260 tariff. The drop out rate, you have to look at students who attend the uni, it has a large state school, lower priveleged body that hasnt had as many opportunites academically and the uni prides itself in helping these students, but obviously the uni can only do so much. How others do shouldnt really effect you though, your degree is what YOU make of it.
The halls, facilities and lecture rooms are modern and comfortable, the finacial help you recieve is great (the students affairs liason told me a lot of beneficial things i hadn't heard anywhere) and the pricing of accommodation isnt that bad considering its location.
There are negatives, as any uni in our tariff, but the place has SO much going for it. Go with your gut feeling, if the course sounds right for you just go for it.
The grounds are stunning and the local area cant be beaten. South London intimidates a lot of people, especially these soppy sods on here who get nose bleeds whenever they hear someone say 'init', but if you actually realise whats on offer its an extremely rewarding, diverse and exciting place.
The uni has a very modern learning environment (ok, in listed 17th century buildings) which puts a lot of traditionists backs up, it suits me better as i like a lecturer to be more down to earth and aproachable then feeling like im in the presence of God. It has every resource that i really want or need and, as you say, you get what you put into it, and if anyone tells you that you'll get a poor degree at greenwich even if you work hard, they are deluded.
You'll often hear about league tables and drop out rates when talking of negatives about greenwich on a lot of forums. If you base your decision on just a newspaper league table, you're in trouble. They are meant as a guideline - not specialised to your indiviual needs, when i calculated what i wanted from a university Greenwich actually beat everywhere within my -260 tariff. The drop out rate, you have to look at students who attend the uni, it has a large state school, lower priveleged body that hasnt had as many opportunites academically and the uni prides itself in helping these students, but obviously the uni can only do so much. How others do shouldnt really effect you though, your degree is what YOU make of it.
The halls, facilities and lecture rooms are modern and comfortable, the finacial help you recieve is great (the students affairs liason told me a lot of beneficial things i hadn't heard anywhere) and the pricing of accommodation isnt that bad considering its location.
There are negatives, as any uni in our tariff, but the place has SO much going for it. Go with your gut feeling, if the course sounds right for you just go for it.
I'm currently in my first year at Greenwich, studying History. I, like you, didn't realise my full potential. I didn't get the best Grades in the world(CDD at A level) but I fell in love with the place and was determined to go there whatever my grades and though I'm not particularly happy in halls(my personal problem, you may cope better) I've had nothing but support from my tutors. The first year is just to find your feet really. The range of choices I got for my optional course was immense(so you have the option to do something a bit different beyond your main programme)
Try and live in Maritime Greenwich though. The halls I'm in are noisy,231 of us caged like hens
, the rooms can be small, but you get your fridge which is a God Send when you have to share a kitchen with 6-8 other people and sometimes the door doesn't work but the location is fantastic. Right above the DLR and a range of brand name shops and not far from Tesco/Asda for cheap food. Avery Hill, though like a village, is really out of the way and doesn't even have a cash machine!
In terms of safety I've never felt safer! I'm originally from Southampton and as a short female I would never come home from Central Southampton at midnight by myself but in Greenwich I'm happy to walk from Greenwich train station at midnight or take the night bus from Central London alone. I even feel safe in Lewisham. South of the river(if you live in Greenwich of course) isn't very scary at all.
Try and live in Maritime Greenwich though. The halls I'm in are noisy,231 of us caged like hens
, the rooms can be small, but you get your fridge which is a God Send when you have to share a kitchen with 6-8 other people and sometimes the door doesn't work but the location is fantastic. Right above the DLR and a range of brand name shops and not far from Tesco/Asda for cheap food. Avery Hill, though like a village, is really out of the way and doesn't even have a cash machine!In terms of safety I've never felt safer! I'm originally from Southampton and as a short female I would never come home from Central Southampton at midnight by myself but in Greenwich I'm happy to walk from Greenwich train station at midnight or take the night bus from Central London alone. I even feel safe in Lewisham. South of the river(if you live in Greenwich of course) isn't very scary at all.
i feel very comfortated that the first year is more preparing then actually graged, ive been out of study for a hwile and like the idea of being judged on the end product not the start, if that makes sense.
Im luckily going to get my own place (hopefully in greenwich, probably charlton etc) but heard the halls are fun
Im luckily going to get my own place (hopefully in greenwich, probably charlton etc) but heard the halls are fun
awesome! i'm applying for cutty sark halls, i work in The Body Shop at the moment because i'm on a gap year, so if i get a transfer to a london store it'll be so easy to get there, because like you said the DLR is pretty much under your feet (and, most importantly, Wetherspoons! YESSSSSSS!).
ooo i'm so excited now! anyone going to the open day on the 7th? i am!!!
ooo i'm so excited now! anyone going to the open day on the 7th? i am!!!
walshie
Okay - I break my silence about ridiculing universities.
University of East London is the biggest waste of space ever. Students should actually sue them for wasting 3 years of their life in what really shouldn't meet 'university' acceptance. It's completely disgusting how such a disorganised, shambolic institution is allowed to practise. So before UEL students wish to attack me - my brothers girlfriend had the most unfortunate pleasure of going there. In fact, she never even passed her A-levels - she just done a couple of AS grades and got in! Anyway, she went into her 3rd year at UEL and they managed to miss out course modules, did not compile her results (or complete 2nd year terms), and had no teachers ever for the lectures. The teachers apparently were all hippies who loved a good old smoke (pot) with the students.
University of East London is the biggest waste of space ever. Students should actually sue them for wasting 3 years of their life in what really shouldn't meet 'university' acceptance. It's completely disgusting how such a disorganised, shambolic institution is allowed to practise. So before UEL students wish to attack me - my brothers girlfriend had the most unfortunate pleasure of going there. In fact, she never even passed her A-levels - she just done a couple of AS grades and got in! Anyway, she went into her 3rd year at UEL and they managed to miss out course modules, did not compile her results (or complete 2nd year terms), and had no teachers ever for the lectures. The teachers apparently were all hippies who loved a good old smoke (pot) with the students.
Wtf, I totally disagree. Why is it people always complain about uel but have never gone there themselfs and taken there option on someone elses "word". I agree with anyone getting into UEL as there is a 17 year old girl in my law school and she took a "short course" and got in and when they tried to kick her out they failed because they accepted her, so she got lucky. I agree UEL is not organised properly as to who they let in.
As for teachers never at lectures, this does not happen at the law school. I have had all my lecturers turn up to every lesson and most my seminar classes at pretty much full. As for lectures they are also full, I would say out of the 370 seats around 330 are taken always. I strongly disagree if you miss lessons it would go unnoticed, I know a few people who have been removed from the module at uel because they missed 3 lessons in a row.
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