Student review [#13772] for Economics and Finance
at University of Leeds

Initiatives:
UoL is quite a culturally diverse university which has made it easier for me to feel part of it. In my first year I was given the opportunity to give a presentation about my country and although it was daunting, it proved to me how interested people in the university are in learning about different cultures.
Along with this initiative, I also valued mentoring programmes that pair up students in the Business School with professionals who are in the line of work the students wish to pursue. Being part of this programme has helped me to broaden my career ideas by running through them with my mentor.
Teaching:
I find the course content to be stimulating as certain modules involve practical application such as usage of Bloomberg terminals to conduct ACTUAL trading. Lecturers show a genuine interest in developing your thinking. For instance, during seminars/workshops we aren’t given the answers to assignments directly which forces students to really put their heads into it and this really pays off in the exams.
Location:
I must commend on the university’s location as it is close to multiple amenities such as restaurants and the city centre. During exam season I am mostly at the library and do not find time to cook. The restaurants right across the street from the library provide a filling meal (for a fair price) to keep me going.