Birkbeck vs Greenwich

Hi, I currently go to uni of Greenwich but got a clearing offer from birkbeck. Since birkbeck isn't included in the rankings I'm not sure what to make of it. However, I am commuting to London and since birkbeck is closer to kings Cross, it makes the commute about 30-45 minutes shorter. It is also a part of university of London so that's good. What do you guys think I should do. I will be studying psychology btw

I've started at Birkbeck this month. So far it seems pretty good. It's not so much a traditional uni experience and I'm a commuter as well. There's a lot more younger students than I was expecting from everyone saying it's primarily a place for older students. There seems to be quite a lot of international students which is nice as there's a lot of diversity. I've been invited to tons of events in the first week. Teaching seems to be pretty good so far but I've only been there a week so can't comment too much.

Would you say birkbeck is better for commuters than the other unis since it is evening only?

It really depends on where you're commuting from. It works well for me because of where I live. I'm studying part time two nights a week currently. I can fit it around work easily and it works well with transport times. You'd have to be comfortable leaving at 9/9:30 to the train station maybe later if you're staying in the library but that doesn't bother me.

Opinion on it now?

I'm now one week into my second year. I'm still enjoying it. Some classes are much more interactive than others. You really have to invest in your own learning they will teach you skills but you have to apply them. You wont get spoon fed which seems to be the msin complaint i hear from other students. Every lecturer I've encountered has been very knowledgeable of their subject. They're supportive in terms of commuters as well. When there's been rail strikes learning is usually relocated to online.

Commuting I find pretty good as I usually do something fun on the way there. Like watch TV, scroll tiktok, read a non academic book. Complete my classes then I'm usually still in a mood to learn. So start the homework. Means I don't have to stress about it as it's usually done for the next class then. This year is two nights a week until Christmas then I go down to once a week for the rest of the academic year. It was the same last year. (Part time foundation years. Looking at 2-3 nights a week when I start my BA years.)

If you're feeling super motivated and can get room on the train in you could do some work then to. Or read through the prep you should've read 3 days ago!

Feel free to message me if you've got any questions.

Thanks for this. Can I ask what course are you doing?

And what do you think of the social scene there?

I've started at Birkbeck this month. So far it seems pretty good. It's not so much a traditional uni experience and I'm a commuter as well. There's a lot more younger students than I was expecting from everyone saying it's primarily a place for older students. There seems to be quite a lot of international students which is nice as there's a lot of diversity. I've been invited to tons of events in the first week. Teaching seems to be pretty good so far but I've only been there a week so can't comment too much.