My time at Lancaster University was a delightful experience. I studied Media and Cultural Studies BA (Hons), and this past year, I studied the Media and Cultural Studies MA.

Firstly, I was captivated by Lancaster’s campus feel. One essential factor in choosing a university for me was a campus university. Upon arriving on my open day, I first noticed how green the university was. The campus occupies a beautiful 560-acre parkland site, and I loved the look of Lake Carter.

Secondly, I was initially attracted to Lancaster University due to its various course options. Originally, I majored in English Literature in my first year of study. However, Lancaster University allows its first-year students to take one major subject and two minor subjects. Therefore, I choose Media and Sociology as my two minor subjects.

After my first year, I realised I immensely enjoyed the Media and Cultural Studies BA (Hons) course more than my original English Literature major. Thus, I chose to switch majors in my second year.

I am very grateful for this experience, as my time on the Media and Cultural Studies BA (Hons) course has been excellent. This course was a great fit for me, as it combined the two disciplines of Media and Sociology to provide theoretical insights and a wide range of knowledge. Although the course is heavily theoretical, the vast array of modules enabled opportunities to develop my practical media skills. For example, I planned, conceptualised, produced, and edited a podcast from scratch for my undergraduate dissertation. My course thoroughly prepared me for a career in the creative sector.

On top of my academic experience, I loved Lancaster University for its sense of community. As Lancaster University operates by a collegiate system, I was a member of the County College Netball Club and Graduate Netball. My time at university led to me becoming the Media and Communications Officer for the County College Netball Club, and I took part in Roses 2022 (the sporting varsity competition) with Graduate Netball.

Additionally, I worked as a bartender at one of the college campus bars (Grizedale Bar). This was an excellent opportunity to work a part-time job around my Master’s degree, and I have a very strong friendship group with my colleagues. I regularly worked Freshers and end-of-year events during my time at this job.

The university itself is good, however, you can’t get much help from your professors. You have to do everything on your own. Contacted professors for help on essays or exams, but they didn’t really reply or help at all.

Due to Covid-19, my University has responded very well to the change of circumstances and has given students the opportunities to opt-in for any cancelled exams. This is something that I highly appreciate as it has given me the chance to improve my grades.
I have had problems with the University’s organisation in the past but these current events have shown me what a great University it is. I still have some complaints but they are quite minor.

The univeristy is great the teachers are great there is a lot of support for students academically. However, sometimes as an international student it feels like it is harder to make friends and interact. People form groups in year 1 and if you are shy it will be hard for you to find friends. I have not experienced any racism at the university but one of my friends has.

The university is really nice. The campus is excellent which is much like a township. Faculty is good, accomodation is good. There is a minor problem with the management which can be fixed. Studies are fair. The location of the university is also good as major cities like London and Manchester are nearby.

The university is very good, the campus is excellent. In term of study, students get adequate time to study and research on certain topics. The management of the university needs a little bit of improvement. Lancaster is a town which is very much student-oriented.