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This is my second year at opal and I will be staying her for my third year aswell. The location is very convenient and the staff are extremely accommodating and friendly. I especially appreciate their efforts with common room events!
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UoL is really the best university - enough time and freedom to explore as well as getting down to work - the night life is fantastic when there are events such as "stamina" or the famous "bar fest" you can't go wrong with UoL
Had the best three years of my life here so far! The university really feels like home, the campus is so versatile and I hold so many special memories here. Each building or certain place will take me back to a time or event and I'll love UoL forever because of that.
Facilities are good, but teaching is awful
SU has a good venue but is not a touchstone of my uni experience. Over expensive, nowhere for an affordable drink and full of petty student politics.
Atmosphere and environment specially designed to provide a relaxing and more of a study-driven surrounding- gives you the spirit and morale support to studying!
Great campus with everything you may need. And very close to the city centre :)
Career service is one of the best in the country, wouldn't have got my placement without them!
I think the students union could do more to express our views (e.g. simple stuff like banners for vote remain)
The careers department are extremely helpful and is very easy to book an appointment with them. There is a vast range of different clubs and societies which is great to meet and get to know people
Good university, good atmosphere
I love this uni, I felt welcome and at home on the first day I moved in. I 100% recommend.
The best three years of my life, met so many interesting and kind people through clubs and societies and definetely made friends for life.
Amazing university with good facilities throughout. A place where all students are welcomed and can enjoy studies.
A community of great tutors, great friends, great teaching and great place.
A great university that I am happy to be attending
Leicester was a great University to attend for those who are academically minded. The facilities are above standard and so are the staff, however you have to really explore the Uni and put the effort in also. Make sure you are making the most of your experience there by talking to your lecturers about your work, using the library and trying out societies. The city is just the right size to get to know and has enough going on to the explore. Although the student union really provides great nights out such as Shabang, Let's Disko, it's also acceptable to explore the bars in the city and not get stuck in the same routine of Shabang Friday nights! Aslong and you put in the hard work and balance that work with activities, Leicester was a fantastic Uni to go to.
Great Uni, a lovely city that is both welcoming and unique. Thoroughly enjoyed my time and always felt safe.
Just finished my degree at Leicester (BA History and Politics) and loved every minute of my time there.
This uni is perfect for those who like a lot of support compared to being fully independent. The location is on a park so it's nice in the summer and there's often icecream vans.
Good uni, the careers development service is my own highlight - it's really great!
Best uni experience - a little bit of everything to l please even the pickiest students!
While the campus is fairly unattractive, all of the facilities you need are there within a 10 minute walk max. Library is fantastic. Lots of societies on offer. Gym and swimming pool on site. Accomodation offered is fantastic quality, however, very pricey (and getting more expensive every year). Oadby is a wonderful place to live...really beautiful and green with a great atmosphere. Never had any problems while in Oadby. On campus plenty of food outlets and choice (could maybe do with 1 more cafe on the other side of campus for when the SU gets really busy), however prices are very expensive! Wouldn't reccomend regularly eating or drinking on campus for this reason...bring a flask and a packed lunch!
great library, great facilities, poor teaching, lack of effort from lecturers, student union has great facilities but is too expensive and way too commercialised. still the best choice i ever made though
Very good university but not elitist and relaxed environment
The campus is nice, with a good library and a good SU (although it is fairly small, there is a Starbucks).
In my first year of uni going into my second and the university has been amazing since the first day!
The University of Leicester to me has given me a great experience. The support I have recieved during my first year has been unfaultable. The facilities on campus, such as the library are impeccable and ultra modern. Although the campus price of food is overpriced, I do believe that if this is something we put forward to our union, they would investigate it. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year and cannot wait to get back!
Awesome Uni and I love every part of it.
The atmosphere on campus (and in the city) is really vibrant and friendly - there is always something going on and I never get bored! The gym facilities, which have recently been renovated are excellent. Whilst the student union looks nice, they don't really have a lot on other than your generic student nights, but it is an O2 academy, so there are lots of gigs! The city itself is quite cheap to live in and plenty of stuff to do!
This have been my first year there and it has been unforgettable! An amazing memorable experience!
Students union is overpriced food and always packed. not fair given that nowhere else is near it. 9k fees and we still have today through the nose for printing. Disgusting.
Great support for looking at jobs after university. Helped work on my CV, had workshops for psychometric tests, had practise interviews and even practise assessment Centres. This all allowed me to secure my internship at an investment company.
I've had a great first year at this university. Facilities are fantastic
Loved my first year, looking forward to the rest
Amazing facilities and support for students at the leicester students union! I really enjoy everyday student life there and proud to be a part of it
Really good university, great teachers, good quality facilities and a really nice atmosphere
a good university that you can find whatever you want.
Teachers are the best here! The SU could be more towards students as its a bit expensive but it looks very nice. Uni is compact so easy to get everywhere and the library is awesome
There's always a good vibe about. Teaching is of a high standard too.
Teaching is amazing here. I do geology and his has the best department I have seen.
Love the newly updated SU, never had a wifi issue, careers are great but for my course tend to focus too much on post graduate jobs, there's a wide range of clubs and societies and the uni campus has plenty of areas to eat, work, meet in groups etc
I love my university but its definitely not as good as it was when I started. I don't think there is good enough communication between the university and the students. It's just seems all quite generic and boring!
Leicester might not be a Russel Group University, but it is fantastic nonetheless.
Amazing campus set in the heart of Leicester, only 10minute walk from town and right next to Vicky park which is perfect in the summer to go chill out in. Being in the midlands the rent is a lot cheaper than what you'd pay down south and it's generally easy to find accommodation within a 5/10minute walk from uni, no bus passes needed! I've always found Leicester to be a friendly, socialable uni with plenty of societies, nightlife and sports to offer - always find something you're interested in! I couldn't be happier anywhere else.
Best facilities and a great atmosphere.
I've had the best experience at Leicester its a great city with an exciting university full of opportunities
Not very attractive campus but gets the job done. Not had much experience with careers service but so far it seems pretty standard.
I love Leicester Univeristy and I'm so glad that I chose to go there in the end. I've had a great first year there.
Didnt really have a probkem with anything but apart from student union nothing was outstanding.
Facilities great (abet engineering is average). Clubs are great over 200. Student Union is ok. The opening hours are a bit limited, the shops a little expensive, and you can't get hot food past 4pm. Careers are helpful, can be a bit annoying when they keep contacting you, but they mean well.
Need to have a proper uni bar, with uni prices for pints. Somewhere cheap to watch the football would be nice
Lots of variety of things to do in the su
Not a bad experience. I wish there was more support from the SU committee but the facilities are okay
Absolutely nothing to fault. Campus, accommodation and facilities all fantastic
Friendly and helpful union staff, great accommodation (Bowder court), good uni life so far
didn't think i would like it but i do
Really nice friendly Uni, underrated and good quality. Would definitely recommend to friends.
amazing SU but it's quite overpriced
Poor wifi, could do with a larger range of societies
The whole campus is so good and everything is really accessible and it was very easy to find my way around. The students union is very sociable and has a range of things to buy
Nice campus, plenty of study space.
Amazing uni, cares about their students, great facilities.
Good uni, loads of brilliant clubs you can join (or set up your own) and a fabulous new student union building in the heart of campus
Wifi always works, rugby club is mental
All round, Leicester has a great campus and a great atmosphere. Just wish the halls of residence were closer to the university
WiFi is very slow. Facilities are good
Good facilities, compact campus. Halls are a little bit of a walk away though.
So far, I've had the best experience here, the lecturers in the archaeology department (my course) are absolutely brilliant and dedicated to making it a personal experience for you. The university itself has a great campus and is always trying to improve its facilities.
Student life is not too impressive but I know I'm at a good place in Leicester and I know I have a bright future coming from here
I'm a first year so I've only been here 6 weeks but I feel so at home. I am comfortable with all aspects of the University; the campus, the course, the staff, the accommodation, the societies and the students. It is a wonderful University, 10/10.
Excellent facilities with a great support network
Amazing. So much on offer all the time! Such a great place to learn
The university is great and has offered lots of support
I'm a fresher, so I wouldn't say I've had the FULL experience, but having been to another university beforehand, I can say that my experience SO FAR has been much better - the societies are vast and diverse, facilities provided are brilliant, the SU is great. Shame about the WiFi - it's great, when you can actually get it!
Very helpful alumni that are always willing to help students with anything but especially in regards to reaching their full potential
Very pleasant campus with plenty to do
Wi-Fi doesn't always work but there is a large area to connect to it. Huge number of societies and clubs to get involved with, all very friendly people. Campus is small but not too small, easy to get around. Student Union area is a great place for lunch and socialising, has a great atmosphere.
I can't say much more than how much I love it here. I cannot imagine myself elsewhere.
I love this university, feels like home so quickly. Classes are good, I really really enjoy it :) you won't regret the decision if you choose to come here!
I really enjoy being at Leicester university. The campus is nice and there are lots of facilities for students. There are lots of clubs/societies that people can join. Internet is fairly good across the campus.
Don't know much about the careers bit as I do that independently
A great, very friendly uni! Helpful and friendly staff and students! Campus is very easy to navigate and all buildings clearly signposted for ease! The union organized great events and has a large variety of societies which are open to all!
excellent facilities and friendly ppl
Nice size university, and great facilities. The O2 academy is great.
Great uni with great facilities, I couldn't praise the place more. The student union is just a bunch of clowns thinking they're politicians and it is just laughable. O2 monopolise the union and all events there, every night they put on is complete b******* and cheesy s*** at that.
Good facilities, all the buildings are quite close. Only issue is the waiting for the buses after 5pm lectures
Union could be better in terms of social activities
I'm currently going into my second year at Leicester and I don't want to leave. Everything from the people, to the library to the staff to the facilities are perfect.
Amazing university, so glad I came here!
Underated and actually quite good. Needs more transparent SU.