Biology at Kent

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The campus is really green, and there are some nice walks around campus where you can spot lots of wildlife- my favourite are the campus rabbits!🐇🌿

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Everything you need is all in one place. The library is at the centre of the campus and has a lovely cafe and lots of different seating for students to use when studying📚️

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There are so many societies for students to join, including sports, academic, religious, and hobby societies⛹️🎙️📖 We have a cinema on campus too, as well as a gym and a nightclub. So there are plenty of opportunities for students to meet new friends!

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We are also a short walk or bus ride away from Canterbury City centre, where there are lots of places to shop and eat, go out in the evening, as well as some great places to meet with friends😊

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I have used both the Careers Service and Student Support and Wellbeing, and have found both teams to be extremely helpful, so approachable, and on hand to support students throughout their studies! Whether you are on campus or at home for a break, they have online and in person meetings which means the team is on hand to support you from wherever you are, which works around my often busy schedule!🤗

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Lastly, we have the Student Ambassador Scheme and part-time work which Kent Union offers which is great for students to earn some extra cash around their studies, and add some experience and skills to their CV's! For example, Jobshop, which is run by Kent Union, offers part-time work opportunities in our campus Co-op, cafe's, nightclub, and more!

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In terms of accommodation, I do not live on campus, but I know that the ParkWood accommodation is a popular choice for first years because students share houses which offers many opportunities for making friends. The houses are set in a little mini-village and are shared between 5-6 students. You can take a virtual tour around the houses here and find out more about pricing and facilities there too🙂 Check out this video to see a bit more of the student village and what students like about living in ParkWood.

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One of my main tips for new students at Kent is to just get involved in everything! There's always lots going on in Welcome Week, so get involved in all of the society events and collect some freebies! Talk to new people, whether that's flatmates, coursemates, and even staff, everyone is super welcoming! Look out for opportunities to become a Student Ambassador or a Student Rep or be part of a Society Committee because I have made so many friends from these experiences!😊 And finally, keep up to date with everything else that happens on campus because Kent Union holds events throughout the year, such as Christmas crafting, pub quizes, and Vensday- the student club events! You can find out more about their events here.