The teaching was good but the facilities need improving to keep pace with the growing student body. For example, the communal areas were lacking. Also, the options for extracurricular activities need improving.

The University of Lincoln is a fantastic place to take your degree. The city itself is inviting and homely, as a first year you are welcomed into a community, not just the university but the city itself. The university is modern and innovative, consistently updating facilities and courses, the lecturers are friendly and knowledgable, making everyday studying one to enjoy. Not only does the university make studying fun, the university also offers a range of different sports and societies, open to everyone. Starting university can be a daunting experience however The University of Lincoln makes it an easy transition. As you grow and develop throughout your years The University grows with you, an experience not many universities around the country can provide.

The University of Lincoln is located in the east midlands. It’s a developing university that offers several different opportunities in careers, academics, research and global opportunities.

As a student, I enjoyed travelling and coming out of my comfort zone. This university allowed me to do so much support. Through the help of academics and staff I have travelled to 5 different countries including but not limited to; Germany, Poland, France, Sweden and Malaysia. This international and academic experience has allowed me to gain important employability skills and lead to character development.

Negative factors: The handling of important issues such as COVID-19 and BLM protests where inadequate. The university refused to take COVID-19 seriously and allowed life to go on as normal – until student protests occurred to shut the university and move to remote learning. Furthermore, during BLM protests the universities students union was very insensitive and approached this issue in the wrong manner by copying and pasting a statement from another university on their page. This showed the lack of care and urgency. Although the university apologised several times for its student’s union’s actions this type of behaviour needs to change.

Overall – despite the negative factors, the university is in a state of development. It’s growing and changing. I would recommend Lincoln and I would return to do my Master’s due to the many experiences, quality of education and resources and opportunities.

I studied at UoL from 2015 to 2018 and it was a fantastic experience. I found my lecturers to be open and friendly, challenging me to develop further and focus my skills to be the best historian I could be. I had a great time here at Lincoln, and I think you will too.