University of Essex

The study rhythm is very intensive and demanding, expecially postgraduate. Social life is very good as well, so overall it is a place I would recommend.

On your first trip to your university, plan to ariive in the country in the morning, on a working day, so that you have a lot of time to get to the university, find your accomodation and settle. Take as little as possible with you, and arrange to buy all the staff that you need after you settle, if you can afford it, or have it sent to you. The most frustrating experience is to try to get to a strange place, in the middle of the night (it gets dark early there in the automn and winter), carrying heavy bags and trying to find a university officer to show you to your room.

University is what you make of it. There are plenty of opportunities available, and the more of these you take up, the more things you do, and the more you get involve with, the more you will get out of your time here. Be open to getting to know lots of people, throw yourself into your studies, and you will have a great time :)

This is a very nice University. Highly recommended. However, do not bother about the architecture. The buildings are quite bad but not the accommodation.

The university has a very helpful community and very diverse. You will have oppotunities to try new sports and start new projects. I found it very easy to commute, Colchester is located an hour away from London by train and much closer to other town. I personally really enjoy the nice green environment and the country side walks.