Following my passion for psychology since sixth grade, I chose to study psychology as my bachelor’s degree at Manchester Metropolitan University. I wasn’t too sure what to expect from the course. No, my university experience thing is that I was the first in my family to go to university, and I didn’t have any older friends that had gone to university either. Therefore, I found myself going to university with a couple of my friends, and we were all in the same class. We would support each other a lot of the time, but we also had a lot of fun. We had a lot of different experiences, but overall, I think that the course was a positive one for all of us. The course was exciting, and it was nice to be able to study something that we were so passionate about and enjoyed doing. We would help each other with our coursework, share notes, discuss new ideas and have debates on the topics we were studying. The exams were quite stressful. However, the tutors’ support of the university and the faculty was unwavering, and we really needed and appreciated their time and effort. The accommodations at the university are also quite nice. I didn’t really enjoy living with other people, and that’s why in my second year I chose not to. However, I still cherish the time that I spent with my flatmates in the first year. I enjoyed being at this university so much that I chose to stay there while I did my masters, and it was only because of the support and the relationships that I cultivated with my tutors and staff members that I chose to stay and chose to continue in postgraduate research.

As someone who had never visited Manchester before moving here for uni, I didn’t know what to expect. But can easily say I have not been disappointed. Alongside the city being something you can compare to the likes of Amsterdam, the University Experience has been nothing but full-filling. After having some ups and down during my time, the staff have been nothing but supportive and attentive, giving me confidence that my well being is being prioritised. The course I am doing is interesting and engaging, and I look forward to going in and learning, and the tutors and lecturers are lovely and helpful. Couldn’t recommend this uni enough to anyone interested in moving to Manchester for university.

Manchester Met University is great so far. I have just begun my PhD journey but the supervisors have been great, we have weekly catch ups and my schedule is laid out clearly with my deadlines and I can time manage efficiently. A lot of the material is online or via zoom which I do not mind, but having done my undergrad pre Covid, I sometimes miss that social life so its’ important to take part in any socials you get the chance to, in order to expand your network and gain support from peers.

MMU is a fantastic choice of Uni – A huge choice of courses to study, modern halls of residence all within easy distance to the uni and amazing facilities to access to help with studying. University staff are also helpful and have a wide variety of interests and specialist fields. The University has a wonderful student community and is extremely welcoming.

The societies are great and seeing as I love Manchester, it’s nice to live in the city itself and be within walking distance of everything. The union can feel a little bit disorganised at times but the societies provided and other services are helpful.