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Hiya!
I study Psychology at Cardiff University and I'd say I enjoy it a lot! The campus is really convenient since it's right next to the city center. It's a good mix of industrial buildings and nature, since there's quite a few parks on campus and nearby. Everything is a walkable distance and I actually don't commute terribly, I just walk everywhere haha.
I would say Cardiff's halls are very lively! Lots of partying going on haha, especially in certain accommodation areas. Although if partying isn't your thing, there are places for people who enjoy quiet living as well.
Being the capital city of Wales, I would say that the city is a pretty good size. As in, there is lots to do, but everything is compact and close by. The city center is quite lively, especially when we have rugby or football nights, and there is always something to do.
- Fatiha, Cardiff Uni Student Rep
I study Psychology at Cardiff University and I'd say I enjoy it a lot! The campus is really convenient since it's right next to the city center. It's a good mix of industrial buildings and nature, since there's quite a few parks on campus and nearby. Everything is a walkable distance and I actually don't commute terribly, I just walk everywhere haha.
I would say Cardiff's halls are very lively! Lots of partying going on haha, especially in certain accommodation areas. Although if partying isn't your thing, there are places for people who enjoy quiet living as well.
Being the capital city of Wales, I would say that the city is a pretty good size. As in, there is lots to do, but everything is compact and close by. The city center is quite lively, especially when we have rugby or football nights, and there is always something to do.
- Fatiha, Cardiff Uni Student Rep
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Hi!
I am a second year student at York St John University studying English Language and Linguistics.
The campus is small but has all the necessary equipment for all the courses we offer, I personally really like the campus as you can get between the buildings quickly to get to your next class, its a well kept campus and always feels clean and friendly. It is located just outside the city walls and therefore has easy access to shops, cafes and our accommodation sites.
The halls vary in shapes and sizes, details are on the YSJ website https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/accommodation/
York is a beautiful city with plenty of events and activities for all interests.
Hope this helps! Faye
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Hello!
I am a psychology student at De Montfort University. I am currently on a one-year student exchange in Spain, where I study psychology modules of my choice and Spanish language at the local University of Deusto, travel a lot and meet people from all over the world. As friends and family say, "She lives to the fullest. "
The DMU campus is not only breathtaking but also surprisingly well thought out. It consists of extremely modern and large buildings and an older part, preserved in perfect condition and a magical atmosphere. A few steps take you to a completely different architecture. And all this gets even more charm thanks to the river flowing through the campus. My favourite place is the green area around the river, where I love to spend spring breaks between classes. The campus is medium-sized, and everything is in one place. There is no need to move around the city. What is more, we have a multitude of utility buildings such as food services, a library, shops, a gym, bars, and social gathering places. I always joke that the campus is like a small town full of young and joyful people.
I have spent the last two years living in two different dorms. I consistently believe that it is affordable, convenient and conducive to socialisation. At Leicester, we have dozens of options within easy reach of the DMU campus. These cheapest options offer basic accommodation with more roommates. However, to my surprise, they are extremely neat and clean. With such a wide offer, it is not difficult to find a place in the halls that will be the perfect option for all your needs.
I adore Leicester for its cosiness and affordability. It is one of the most affordable student cities in the UK. Therefore, staying here is definitely easier, and you can manage well with a part-time job. Going out to a restaurant with friends does not have to be a rare celebration. It can be a frequent pleasure. As I have lived in halls on campus and I have also lived in the city centre, I had everything I needed within a short walking distance. I have never used public transport in Leicester before. I love walking through the atmospheric streets and squares.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions
You can also chat with me and other student ambassadors through The Ambassador Platform.Take care,
Julia
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De Montfort University
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Hi @jonathanemptage,
I'm a third year geography student at the University of Chester, currently on a year-long exchange at Montana State University in the United States.
We have a few campuses, but Exton Park (Parkgate Road) is the main campus. It's small compared to other campuses, but I think it is really beautiful, easy to navigate, and has everything you need. It is a short walk from the city centre, and isn't a far commute from Liverpool, Manchester and areas in North Wales. I really love campus as the facilities it offers are great, e.g., the Student Union Bar, sports facilities, the gym and pool, many dining options, and loads of green space to relax in! Everything is extremely walkable which I love, and there is always something going on.
I lived in on-campus accommodation in my first year and I enjoyed it. I was in a fully catered en-suite, and I found it really convenient to be able to grab food from the dining hall nearby, and really easy to get to all of my classes. There are loads of different options for halls, so there is something for everyone - https://www1.chester.ac.uk/undergraduate/accommodation/accommodation-chester/accommodation-options.
I think Chester is an incredibly beautiful city, and was even named the most beautiful city in the world in 2022! It is walkable and has loads of shops, many with student discounts, and is full of fun activities, tourist/unique attractions, e.g., the walls, the Rows, the River Dee, the Roman Gardens, Chester Cathedral, and Chester Racecourse. There is often something different going on every time you go into the city, which is so fun. I have also used much of the public transport here too, and I have always found it easy to navigate.
I hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions,
Isabella
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I should probably answer this seeing as I asked the question I should mention I’m a graduate now so things might have changed a bit but here goes.
The campus is pretty good it’s small so has a really nice chilled out and there is always people around who are happy to chat it has a pretty good Restaurant on site called the works with so many options and the union is right there the teaching rooms are pretty comfortable if a little too hot in the sun there is a news agent that sells sweets drinks and magazines or papers they also have nice paved over square in the centre with benches and stuff. They have a new building called the spark which has a coffee shop and a really cool entrance area I’ve explored it a little bit the a pretty cool what they call study pod and a new sports centre which a lot of the sports teams will likely use and loads of IT rooms We also have a fairly good library.
The halls are pretty basic although not uncomfortable (small though) I lived in Deanery it was en suite with a pretty good kitchen it was pretty bright with a big window sadly the view was a bit lacking. from window looked out on to another block with a wall a scrubby bit of grass a tree and the road so not beautiful by any means and the kitchen looked out on to the road. but it was only a 13 minute walk to the university and the halls are almost right in the centre only a 15 minute walk to the main shopping centre but you can cut down both those walks by cutting through various parks. There also loads of Take aways near by.
Southampton is totally geared towards students There a re loads of night clubs Such as Junk and Orange rooms and loads of others in London road then there are others in and around St Marys (there was great one called Kaos but that’s closed now has turned into something that isn’t quite my scene.) but there loads of others the shopping if fairly good too you get all the amour shops like HMV and game there are also small independent shops dotted around like Hooch and Candy which sells American foods and sweets jut avoid the chocolate Cadburys is much better than any American chocolate. there is a ski centre and a climbing wall in St Marys there are also lots of takeaways and stuff (I always used to get a pizza after climbing) there is also loads of student accommodation which helps in second an third year even private halls if you need them.
I didn’t commute but there are good train links from reading it Google maps says it takes about 2.5 hours to get to the university when I visited home it never seemed that long (seemed more like an hour) though I think a 2.5 hour trip each way is a bit much really every day.
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