Student review [#14931] for Natural Sciences
at Lancaster University

I’m just about to leave Lancaster and will look back on my time here as some of the best years of my life. I was taught really well by lecturers who really cared, helping my love for my course (Natural Sciences) to grow. They’re always available by email, or you can pop into their office each week to ask questions about course content or courseworks.

As a top 10 university, it is of course challenging and many of the students are of a high calibre, however as a newer university it doesn’t have that sense of superiority you’d find at some of the red-brick unis. It’s also not complacent and always investing in new buildings and facilities – one of the many reasons it’s going up the tables each year!

The college system is a great way to have a sense of belonging from day one. You live with your college in the first year (and beyond, if you wish) and often people make friends for life in their first week! I was Pendle and loved it, but genuinely feel that you’d get a great college experience no matter which you choose.

The city is fairly small, so if you want a London-experience maybe Lancaster isn’t ideal for you. However, it has great nightlife, loads of really nice independent bars and restaurants, weekly markets and plenty of shops. I’ve not found myself missing anything from living in a small city. Only thing is, it rains a fair amount!

If you have any questions, I’m available on Lancaster’s unibuddy (click “ask a student” on their website) so feel free to ask anything!