University of Essex Official Q&A Thread

Hello everyone,
I have applied for MSc Speech and Therapy postgraduate and I have an interview in a couple of days.
I am excited yet nervous if anyone has already had the interview can you give me any advice? That would be lovely.

Arieal

Thank you, Hayley
I appreicate the response and the encouragement.

You're welcome! If you've got any questions about campus life, let me know
Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Hello Hayley,
I have a question or if anyone else know how it works when getting on the waiting list?
University of Essex couldn't give me an offer so I am now on the waitlist.
What is the process? or any? Is it only for this school school 23/24.
Thank you,
Arieal

Hey @Arieal

Sorry to hear you didn't get an offer this time I don't know much about the admissions process for Master's applicants unfortunately, but if you email the post grad department they should be able to answer all your questions about waitlisting or direct you to the best person who can
[email protected]

Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

You're welcome! If you've got any questions about campus life, let me know
Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Hi there ,do you know if anyone got an offer after the interiew or they wait for the 18th of may?

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I put Essex as my firm choice for Biochemistry because I really liked the vibe of the Uni, and they had a lot of benefits compared to the others (Surrey, Aston & QMUL [ the last being my insurance despite it being my highest offer]). I really like the sports opportunities and facilities @Essex and I wanted to know; are you able to join multiple sports teams? I love football but wanted to join Tennis, American Football and Basketball.

@EssexStudentRep When is freshers week? I might buy some stuff for the sports teams I want to try out for/join. Also, is any student able to hire the sports arena (in my case, for casual basketball matches) at any time it's not already in use?

Hey @aaroninho
I don't think we've got an official date yet for October Freshers/Welcome week yet. But as far as I know, students start arriving on campus the last weekend of September/first week of October. Freshers is usually the week before your timetabled lectures start so should be either the first or second week of October!
The SU send out weekly emails when you're signed up with a 'what's on' that coming week. If you get yourself on the mailing lists for clubs and societies you're interested in during welcome week then you can get in the loop for society events through the year. Each society will have their own socials and most offer a taster session or temporary membership to try out for things you like.
With the Essex Sport app (free to download on apple and android) you can book fitness classes and facilities like the Sports Hall. They're free to book with your Essex Sport membership, and a small fee of £2.75 for non members to book facilities.
Are you staying in campus accommodation? If so, then you'll already be signed up with a Silver gym membership as part of your accommodation package included in your rent. Check out the Memberships page on how to activate your student membership when you get here.
Hope that helps! Sounds like you're excited to get here and make the most of it all which is awesome!
Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Thank you very much

Welcome to our official Essex chat thread. Ask any question you need to be answered here, chat with other Essex applicants or just learn more about Essex in general 😊
A few questions to get things started:

We also have an official account for Essex Student Reps, so tag @EssexStudentRep for any student experience-related questions you have.
Feel free to ask us about our courses and entry requirements, our campuses in Colchester and Southend, our accommodation options, the student experience at Essex – or anything else!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Morgan & Angela (Official Essex Reps)

Hi, I booked an accommodation for next year but now realised I’ll be unable to afford it. The uni seems to have a strict no-cancellation policy but is there any leeway at all where I could change it?