University of Essex Official Q&A Thread

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:

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What course are you applying for?

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What do you want to know about Essex?

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Where else are you applying to?

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Do you have any questions about our accommodation?

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)

Reply 1

Arieal

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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

Original post by Arieal

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

Hey @Arieal,

Good luck for your interview, hope it goes well for you! 🤞

I'm studying a different course so can't give you much specific advice but have you checked out the Official Speech and Language Therapy forum yet? You might find other students in a similar position or those that have had their interviews already that could offer you some tips:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7262252

The best advice I could give would be to try and enjoy the experience as much as possible, relax and smile and bring your answers back round to why you want to study this course. The interviewer would be looking to see that you are passionate about the subject and that you are able to answer questions to the point without rambling too much!

Best of luck
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Reply 3

Arieal

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

:smile:

Original post by Arieal

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

:smile:

You're welcome! If you've got any questions about campus life, let me know :smile:

Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Reply 5

Arieal

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Original post by EssexStudentRep

You're welcome! If you've got any questions about campus life, let me know :smile:

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

Original post by Arieal

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 :frown:

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 :smile:

[email protected]

Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Reply 7

Arieal

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Original post by EssexStudentRep

Hey @Arieal

Sorry to hear you didn't get an offer this time :frown:

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 :smile:

[email protected]

Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Hey Hayley,
I'll take the waitlist over a rejection so I am not sad at all. I just don't know about the wait and since I am not from England the process seems a bit unstable. I will contact them. Thank you for your reply.

Arieal

Reply 8

rafaela60

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Original post by EssexStudentRep

You're welcome! If you've got any questions about campus life, let me know :smile:

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?

Original post by rafaela60

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

Hey @rafaela60

As far as I know they wait until all interviews have been completed before contacting applicants to keep things fair. You've got a week to go until the 18th May deadline so I wish you the very best of luck and I hope you find out soon!

Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Reply 10

rafaela60

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Hi there
Thanks for your response :smile:

And thanks for your wishes :smile:

Reply 11

aaroninho

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Original post by EssexOfficialRep

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:

•

What course are you applying for?

•

What do you want to know about Essex?

•

Where else are you applying to?

•

Do you have any questions about our accommodation?

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)

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.

OP

Original post by aaroninho

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.

Hello @aaroninho!

That is fantastic to hear that you have made us your firm choice!! 😁😁

In answer to your question, of course you can join as many sports teams and societies as you want! However, some clubs and teams can be take up more of your time, such as training and game days, and it will depend if different clubs train at the same time. Time-management is also very important university and its always good to not over-do yourself!

Take time to explore our different clubs and see what ones you like best! You can check out all our Essex Blades sports webpage here, and see our list of sport clubs here! ⚽🏈🎾🎖🏆😁

Essex Official Rep - Morgan ✨

OP

Experience Essex Online
If you want to discover what it's like to be an Essex student, join us virtually to learn more about studying at Essex and find out more ahead of joining us in October.
There will also be the chance to meet your regional representatives as well as current students, to find out what life at Essex is like. We will be hosting webinars on the following date:

Tuesday 23 April 2024 - listen to a variety of general talks covering topics such as finance, employability and applying to Essex

To sign-up check out our 'Virtual Open Day' webpage and click on the relevant webinar link! If you have any questions please do let ask them! 😁🎓📚📱

Essex Official Rep - Morgan ✨

Reply 14

aaroninho

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@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?

Original post by aaroninho

@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

Reply 16

aaroninho

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Original post by EssexStudentRep

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