University of Birmingham

My university experience so far has been really good, the campus is beautiful and lively, with lots on offer. The facilities are brilliant, modern and always clean. The student lifestyle is made easier by the deals and offers through the university and making friends has never been so fun.

Lovely uni with a positive vibe and environment. Campus is not scattered all over Birmingham making it easier to find accommodation.

freshers week was very good socially and exploring the campus. the introduction to the course was poor. university accommodation was good. very social, nice rooms, very safe, fixed anything we had problems with. however, my flat had mould and ants - which they fixed but that should have never been a problem. the library is very good although could have more spaces. classrooms are great. sports facilities are extremely good. I have not had enough experience with the student union to comment. interesting content, lots of freedom and good lecturers city life is extremely good for nightlife and good day activities. the city can be unsafe though but as long as you're in a group it's good.

Had such a good time the lecturers are very helpful which creates a good student support team and the work is interesting as well

Since starting university, my experience has been eye opening and life changing. The transition from a small school community to a large wider society with people of different ages and interests has helped me see the world from another perspective. University is the start to a life changing experience to help you reach the goal you want. This is what university of Birmingham has made me feel and I love every moment of it.

During the day, the fresher's week was full of social events, informative talks about the course and university life, free sports sessions, societies and work/volunteering fairs, free carnival games and free goodies/vouchers from a variety of companies. Every night the Guild of students organised a different event and I went to three throughout the week, paired up with different accommodations for different club venues and encouraged to bond not only with my flat but also with my wider accommodation community. University of Birmingham offers a fantastic Fresher's Week, and from what I can see from the unofficial Facebook page, they adapted well with online events to welcome new university students during the pandemic. UOB has a few accommodation areas and I was placed in Tennis Courts Green Community in the Vale Village. Not only is there plenty of opportunities to mix with other accommodations through planned events, a shared accommodation hub and a general welcoming atmosphere, the accommodation I was placed in was particularly community-focused. The Green Community was a chance to live with eco-friendly roommates and shared a gated community with a central green space with a small community. I still have my hoodie and tote bag provided by the University, and I miss my experience there dearly. It was an easy transition from home with stable Wi-Fi, inclusive bills and a clean flat. The services improved massively in my three years there, I was already impressed prior to my attendance, however, the increase in study spaces, dietary options, environmentally friendly services (UOB reusable cups, money off if you brought your own cup, cold and hot water refill stations) continued to impress me throughout my time at University. Before I graduated, the Green Heart officially opened and I am deeply saddened that our summer on this open green space was cut short due to Covid-19. I personally did not make use of the sports ground, but the Student Union was always buzzing with activity, relaxation and new acquaintances. I led and was involved with 4 different student groups during my time, as well as performing and designing a handful of plays. The student union pushes student activity and enjoyment, and it is the most welcoming space to all years of uni. I studied English and Creative Writing. The department offered a huge range of modules, which were delivered to manageable amounts of students in lectures and small, intimate groups in seminars. In first year, you were placed in seminar groups with other students from your course, so the English and Creative Writing students were placed together in English seminar groups. This provided an easy transition into uni and allowed you to find friends in lectures with various English courses as well as build a solid base of friends within your specific learning area. The teaching here is what has inspired me to pursue a career of lecturing. The immediate University area of Selly Oak is a busy student area, with bars, late night shops and plenty of highly rated restaurants. The first years are usually contained to their accommodation facilities, and so it is an exciting step to move into Selly Oak as you progress through your university life. Birmingham's city centre offers plenty of cinemas, gyms, a huge number of clubs, bars, and restaurants, independent shops and a funky art district in Digbeth with a Dining Club of Street Food, Crazy Golf, art galleries, vintage stores and Clean Kilo - a plastic free food store. There is truly something for everyone in this city, and the fact that I continue to live in the Selly Oak area demonstrates the thrill of Birmingham.

Going to the Uni of Brum was the best decision I ever made! I got to flourish in an amazing academic environment surrounded by people interested and passionate about the same issues and social injustices as me. My degree is one of my proudest achievements. Moving into halls and the brilliant social life allowed me to make friends I will know and love forever. I loved the buzzing nightlife in Birmingham. The university also offered enough societies, sports and academic events that you could fill each day with something if the usual socialising and drinking typical of UK unis is not for you.

It was really fun. It was challenging at first as you go out for the first time with people you just met but it was a useful experience I believe most of them are really nice however I was in an accommodation that I personally did not like as there were shared toilets between a lot of people and the room were not that nice. It was really cheap though Amazing. I love the university campus I really love most of my modules. I also feel inspired by most of my professors The city is nothing special but the night life is good

Great fun. I love my course and university life. Lots of love for Brum

It is almost guaranteed that those who are not from Birmingham, have a very low standard and rather damaging perception of what the city and people are like. I had blindly chosen Birmingham without visiting the University or the area, whilst knowing about the connotations of the city. However, I cannot complain about the experience I've had both socially and academically. With a variety of very sociable people, you are guaranteed to find the correct people for you. Academically, the support is there for ur subjects and even mentally. The facilities provided are beautiful; from the campus itself from an aerial view, the sports facilities, the lecture halls, and food court. As a Redbrick uni/ Russell group, you also have many links to great companies and establishments.