University of Nottingham - UoN
speciality: Nursing

the city is great to live in with close links to get to places. I found the university communication was terrible and they expect all this money in fees and weren’t supportive. I had lots of placements on my course which were fantastic, On the uni side I didn’t feel like I learnt much

Attending the University of Nottingham was a game of two halves. On one side the city is full of students, the ability to socialise, meet new people, party and be young is second to none. The University plays a big part in this. Housing all the students within walking distance to one another, set on a beautiful and walkable campus, with a lot of great amenities to hang out, meet up and bond. For example a state of the art gym, a bar and cafe in the student union. As well as this there are dozens and dozens of amazing societies anyone can join to help you learn new skills, meet new people and have fun or pursue a hobby you’ve always been involved in or always wanted to be. While the University will allow your social life to thrive and is the greatest setting for self-development and fun, the University course content, support and presence from the lecturers and academic structure leaves a lot to be desired. Frequent strike action meant many cancelled seminars and lectures. I heard few tales of professors being present or helpful to the students in various different subjects, meaning grades may suffer when it comes to final assessments. I would encourage anyone looking for University to be a time of fun, making memories and friends for life to consider UoN, but for those looking to achieve highly in their academic careers I would think twice.

The university has a very welcoming character. All the students and staff I met helped me a lot during my freshman year. The instructors and tutors are very easy to contact, always answer emails very quickly and provide consultation time for all questions. Its compact size makes it very easy to move from lecture to lecture. Lecture rooms range from very modern to quite old. The only thing I would suggest for improvement is some social science lecture chairs that look a little old and a little damaged. Offers lots of advice and opportunities. B. Internships, Resume Writing, Career Paths. Student life is very good, there are many clubs for different musical tastes and living in Nottingham is not as expensive as in other UK cities.

Not only does my university boast the greenest campus in the UK (gorgeous in the summer!) but it has a ton of societies on offer, meaning that there really is something for everyone. We also have a crazy range of degrees available, with different campuses purely for some different fields. The halls on uni park are also insane!! I had the best experience there, and you’re looked after so well. The catered service at UoN is fab – you get over a fiver a day for lunch anywhere on campus, ontop of breakfast and dinner in halls. Our sports facilities are also top notch – I’ve never seen a sports centre and gym that’s so up to date and that has absolutely EVERYTHING! My brother doesn’t even live in Notts but he travels just to use our sports centre! Furthermore at UoN, if you ever find yourself going through a tough spot, the welfare team is incredible and does all that they can to help. There is honestly so much support here in Notts I can’t stress how amazing it is to be at uni here. I don’t know a single person who doesn’t enjoy going to UoN. Nottingham city itself is also so beautiful. The city centre is lively and there’s always something new to do, or some new nook/cranny to explore where a cute little cafe covered in fairy lights awaits. We also have Wollaton hall right next to campus, which is more commonly known as “batman’s house” from the films. Ugh, I just love it! Uni here is amazing!!!! Not to sound too cliche, but it’s made me who I am! It really does shape you and help you find your way. I would recommend our uni to anyone and everyone!!!!