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University of Essex
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ Colchester, U.K., United Kingdom
3.91 / 5 based on 120 reviews.
75% of students recommend
120 reviews
120 Overall reviews of University of EssexPAGE: 1
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by alessiodlg, Università Degli Studi Di Roma - Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Economics, Independent
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I have been lucky because I came here during the summer to have a look before moving to study. It is important to know if you live on campus or off campus because then in the second case the option of having a car is fundamental! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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It is a wonderful place for an Erasmus experience because there is plenty of opportunities to have fun and develop new activities and interests. If you come for academic reasons then of course it depends on the quality of the specific department you are applying for! FINAL COMMENTS
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. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Maro, The American College of Greece, Athens, Greece
Political Science, Independent
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That the course described "political explanation" included statistical analysis In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Excellent in my field of study, I don't know about other fields. Cosy, "contained" campus FINAL COMMENTS
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. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Emilie, ,
Political Science, Erasmus
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Try and speak to a current student before you come to get an idea of what the university is like. I was worried about coming, and needn't have. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Campus is quite small, which can become a bit of a bubble and may not suit everyone. But the advantage of being at a campus university is that there is a real sense of community, and you make friends very quickly and easily, which was important to me. Quality of teaching and courses varies between departments, but there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and meet other students, and resources are plentiful. FINAL COMMENTS
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 review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Peter, Aarhus Universitet, Arhus, Denmark
Political Science, Independent
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Not really. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Department of Government have been rated the five star with distinction. As good as LSE and Cambridge. FINAL COMMENTS
This is a very nice University. Highly recommended. However, do not bother about the architecture. The buildings are quite bad but not the accommodation. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Flavia, ,
Law, Independent
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the fact that during the summer the highest temperature is about 25 degree C, so quite cold. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Pack warm clothes and don't be afraid to try new things. FINAL COMMENTS
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. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by martamarina, Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Economics, University Agreement
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I wish to have planned in advance the possibility to stay the whole year and not just for a semester. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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There are many aspects I recommend about this university like the good level of teaching, the geographical location and the weather itself was not rainy as expected, but most of all the human experience and the opportunity to live and study with foreign students which I think is one of the main aspect I appreciated and from which I learned new culture and a more open attitude of my character in general. FINAL COMMENTS
For havinf helpuful advice before arriving, I found extremely kind and disposable the university office in charge with the relation with foreigh students. Then for arraging travel and activities in the university there are travel agency and student organisations that help you. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Hazel, ,
Humanities, University Agreement
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How much I would miss the country I was visiting, when I came home again! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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The university has a really good vibe and the teaching is outstanding. Very friendly people (students and teachers and locals), great surrounding area. FINAL COMMENTS
Research! This is a skill you will have developed during your studies - use it! Use it to decide where to go and use it to avoid any surprises once you get to your destination, so you'll know what to expect when you get there and from your overall experience. The internet is the ideal resource for this. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mia, ,
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus
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The library is not as well equipped as German libraries in general. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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It might look a bit scary when you first get there as most of the university housing and facilities is built in grey conrete. Don't let you first impression take over, because the people you'll meet will make up for it. FINAL COMMENTS
Make sure you'll get a young person's railcard (and an oyster card for inner London), so you are able to go into London for around £10 (instead of £30). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by idorsman, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Social Sciences, Erasmus
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the academic level In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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great campus life, compare course details with other universities before you go - some courses are very well regarded and others are not very well known which indicates the level of academic teaching FINAL COMMENTS
if going to a university in the UK, compare courses at different universities - most big uni's with campusses will give you a great experinec but not necessarily the academic skills you would have liked to acquire. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by ethan_mi6, ,
Engineering, Electronic, Independent
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itz ****in' expensive, and weather sucks!! In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
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conjusted country...if u like places like vancouver, Dubai, San Diego etc... do not repeat DO NOT come to UK FINAL COMMENTS
come to UK only for the BIG reputation of UK universities. Course quality is also not bad...but quality of life sucks...u pay for nuthing!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Hector, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Business Studies, University Agreement
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That in international flights, specially does that are continental flights there is a restriction on the weight of the bags, it was a nightmare. SO please dont bring so many bags. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Its a nice place to have fun and study as well, it really depends on how you balance it, but you should do alright. FINAL COMMENTS
It depends on you to interact with people, even tought it is really easy and people is really friendly, you need to be open all the time. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Karina, ,
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had realised how easy it is to travel from Colchester to Europe and I would have saved more money for trips abroad! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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I would definitely go, the campus is beautiful and people are really friendly. The academic life is challenging and very rewarding, I like how teachers at Essex want you to question everything and it has helped me in my studies since. FINAL COMMENTS
I loved my experience and would recommend going to Essex! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Aditya_Varma, JNTU, Hyderabad, India
Computer Science/IT, Independent
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Job Opportunities for International Students In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
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Its OK FINAL COMMENTS
Smooth This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Yang, ,
Computer Science/IT, Independent
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Yes, my dreams come true. I have got lots of working experience through studying in University of Essex. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Come to take a look!!! It is one of the best compuses in UK's universities. FINAL COMMENTS
Just appley for university of Essex, it will not let your down. Do some local research before you come. Google map is a good spot. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Anne, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Economics, CEMS
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about the poor academic level and mostly that the nationalities stayed in- groupish and that the city life was pretty lame In my opinion:
Stay home.
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Stay away. There are nicer places also inside of the Uk or in Europe or in the world. I was pretty disappointed bec I was much looking forward to study abroad but wish i had spent my time more wisely FINAL COMMENTS
If you actually go there i would advise to join some societies and try to make the most out of it, try to meet rather many people than depending on few, and get the balance right- especially at Essex, more than in other places. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by fdsgffdsg, Rhodes College, Memphis, United States
Economics, Independent
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I wish I would have known how quickly I would become tired of the University of Essex, which is probably the most boring place on the entire planet. In my opinion:
Stay home.
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I pity the people who have to spend an entire 3 years at this University. If I would have this year back I would choose to go elsewhere. FINAL COMMENTS
The only good thing about Essex is that it is close to London. Apart from that, it is substandard in every department. You are not going to be meeting the brightest sparks at this University because it is not a top school. I don't really know what would motivate people to come here, maybe they could not get into any other school. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by gkokol, Università Degli Studi Di Roma - Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Physics, Independent
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I wish I had more information about the dialects in the region and the mentality of th local people In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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excellent FINAL COMMENTS
very easy follow the train from london liverpool street to colchester This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rosni, ,
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, BSc
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No... I did enough research. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
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None. FINAL COMMENTS
Life at Essex is what you make it. With the right set of people, you will have an amazing time. Study hard as the grades don't come by easy. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Antonio, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
Law, International, LLM (Master in Law)
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England In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
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It's really nice FINAL COMMENTS
Go there. It's a good experience. But then you should have the opportunity to stay in England and to have another experience (studying or working experience) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by CHIARA, Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
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no In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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nothing FINAL COMMENTS
wonderful experience This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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