So, having just finished at Nottingham Trent University it made perfect sense to make this brief review on the place...trust me if I reviewed every aspect of life here that I've experienced it would equate to the length of War & Peace!
Trent is officially the leading "new" university in ... Read review
Advantages: Great Uni. Fact! Disadvantages: Disadvantages?!
So, having just finished at Nottingham Trent University it made perfect sense to make this brief review on the place...trust me if I reviewed every aspect of life here that I've experienced it would equate to the length of War & Peace!
Trent is officially the leading "new" university in the country and is predominantly a city-based campus, with two other campuses located at Clifton (about 5 miles south of the city) and Brackenhurst ... ...three years there and had an awesome time.
In my first year I was based at the Simpsons Halls of Residence, which are in the Lenton area of Nottingham. Although not the nicest area of the city, the halls were certainly some of the best. Having had coursemates and friends who were located at other halls such as Hampden and Sandby which are much closer to all Uni buildings, I can confirm they pale in significance to the standard of the ... more
So, having just finished at Nottingham Trent University it made perfect sense to make this brief review on the place...trust me if I reviewed every aspect of life here that I've experienced it would equate to the length of War & Peace!
Trent is officially the leading "new" university in the country and is predominantly a city-based campus, with two other campuses located at Clifton (about 5 miles south of the city) and Brackenhurst (a very rural campus based to the north-east). I spend three years there and had an awesome time.
In my first year I was based at the Simpsons Halls of Residence, which are in the Lenton area of Nottingham. Although not the nicest area of the city, the halls were certainly some of the best. Having had coursemates and friends who were located at other halls such as Hampden and Sandby which are much closer to all Uni buildings, I can confirm they pale in significance to the standard of the Simpsons. Great facilities, en-suite rooms and secure parking to name but a few advantages that Simpsons had. And with it being just a two minute walk to a bus-stop that took you into the city every 5 to 10 minutes during the day you were hardly isolated.
Within your first week obviously Freshers Week plays a major part in getting you to know the city, new people and enjoy a drink or 12! Trent boasts being the university with the most events taking place across the country. From the obvious nights out to hundreds of events during the days such as city tours and language tasters. My course performed regular 'introductory' lectures during this week which I attended a few due to my ongoing hangover! Although some were helpful, very few other courses require students to go in during this week as many would expect this to be the time to enjoy things before anyone even comes close to mention the word "studying".
Both City and Clifton campuses have a well-structured library with staff on-board to help with any queries and a 24-hour computer facilities room during term-time. Something that everyone can vouch for at some point during their time at uni...specifically around the dreaded dissertation period.
Course leaders and lecturers I found to be always helpful, with all of them checking their emails regularly if you have any questions that need answering if you're at home, or are easily approachable during the day if you ever went in to ask them face-to-face. Failing that, or if you have difficulties with aspects such as living away from home or financial problems, the Student Support Services is available in the Dryden Centre on the City Campus, or the Union Central building in the Student's Union of all 3 campuses will be willing to help and advise you with any troubles you may have.
Exam periods are often a time of stress for students, but again I found my lecturers to be helpful in keeping us informed of when and where exams would be held and what the procedure for them would be. As with coursework, they would willing help you with problems and the online submission system they use (JISC) is a state-of-the-art programme that filters through thousands of types of literature to ensure that plagiarism isn't an issue (which thankfully never was with me!)
Within the Student Unions side of life, there are plenty of sports clubs and societies to get involved with. From obvious ones such as Football, Rugby Union and Netball to somewhat more obscure or interesting ones like Korfball or Ultimate Frisbee. Societies range from different religions to Pirates! Elsewhere there are elements such as the Raising & Giving department (RAG) that is found at the majority of universities and Trent Media that includes Trent's student magazine, Platform; television station, Trent TV; and radio station, Fly FM. The latter two were something I had a major part in during my final two years, and certainly didn't effect my studies so would thoroughly recommend getting involved.
And of course, the nightlife is great. The Union's at Byron House in the City and the Point in Clifton hold weekly events, and nightclubs such as Oceana, Ocean, Gatecrasher, Snug and Stealth currently host weekly events that are endorsed by the Student's Union. Along with that there are more bars than you could ever wish to think of that compliment all tastes, and many with student offers due to such a large student population in Nottingham. And despite what the press say with all the crime in Nottingham...I've never known anyone to be mugged or beaten up by strangers on a night out. In all fairness with it being a city campus and with the majority of things being based within the main city postcode, you'd never have to step foot in some of the "dodgier" areas of the city that have a bit of a reputation. If you do, just go in a group...its common sense really.
For more information on the Union side of things the website is www.trentstudents.org and on there all this information can be found along with more academic advice and what to do on aspects such as finding a house in your second and third year, which Trent actively does to ensure students don't get ripped off.
For more on course information the University's website is simply www.ntu.ac.uk
Advantages: Cheapish to live, great nightlife, teaching and facilities are excellent Disadvantages: Expensive to get to.
...Business with Spanish course. The Nottingham Business School is extremely well organised and the quality of teaching is excellent. There is a huge range of information available in the Language Centre. The university as a whole has fantastic facilities, despite being in the middle of the city. There are now, new extensive sports facilities and the library is well stocked and comprehensive. There is also access to the Internet everywhere you go which ... ...In addition to all this, the accommodation is great. I spent my 1st year in halls and there was a huge difference between NTU’s and the other Universities in the country. All in all, Nottingham is the place to be, and Nottingham Trent is the place to go! ...
chrisc559 16.08.2000
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Advantages: Everything stated in the above text Disadvantages: They are doing away with Recreation and Hospitality Management courses in one or two years time
I have been at Nottingham Trent University for 2 years, this being my third and I have throughly enjoyed the atmosphere, nightlife, activities, clubs, and most important of all the high teaching standards and the level of help that you get from any member of staff within the building. I first started Nottingham Trent through a franhise with New College Nottingham doing a Diploma in Recreation Management, and now I am doing a top-up degree course ... ...the main City Campus of Nottingham Trent, I was very please in the level and advancedness of the way lectures are put forward, the new types of technology, the large investment in new computers, and the friendliness of staff. This University has developed well since it change from a polytechnic, and has some of the best professors about. Even some of the lectures are very good, with about 85% of staff (teaching) that write books that actually do ...
christopherbrown 23.11.2000
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...completed my first year at Nottingham Trent University doing a BA in Textile Design. I’ve really enjoyed the course and it’s been a great learning experience. With less than a month left till I go back, I need to get back into a hardworking frame of mind.
As with any design-based course you are expected to have a certain degree of self- motivation. I must stress that it is a full-time course and needs your dedication if you want to do ... ...had three, so I know!).
Nottingham was my first choice so I was all the more nervous. Nottingham Trent University is no exception, be prepared if you have an interview. Once I had my interview (after the dreaded wait) I was overjoyed to find out that I was given an ‘unconditional’ offer. This means that I was guaranteed a place no matter what grades I’d get in foundation. Interview preparation includes swotting up on what is going ...
chocoholic 23.08.2001
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Advantages: Part time day doesn't start until 12pm Disadvantages: Finishes at 9pm, then having to travel makes a late evening
Having completed the first year of a part time course at NTU, I have to say I'm disappointed with the administration, part timers are very much forgotten about, sometimes seminar sessions are scheduled for days when we are not at the university and there is very little communication between departments to organise this.
Some of the course content is a little irrelevant to working life, but I guess the modules have to cover such a wide syllabus.
... ...difficult to find an unoccupied computer, printing is a bit faschist as you can only print a certain number of pages per year (even though we're paying 900 pounds for the course), but I guess this is to block student w*nkers from abusing the system.
The food areas are plentiful and fairly priced, unfortunately the quality of the food is much to be desired.
When it comes to recommended books, take the booklist with a huge pinch of salt, most of ...
bigger_genius 15.08.2000
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Advantages: location, cost of living, nightlife, lectures Disadvantages: not many societies
...is that it is fantastic. Nottingham Trent was originally a Polytechnic and was given university status in 1992. It has nine main faculties, some of which are art and design, law, construction and my faculty which is economics and social sciences. Therefore, there is a broad range of subjects on offer, and the syllabus is constantly expanding. I personally study Sociology, a degree which is gaining more status in terms of academia. As a first year, ... ...high standard.
Transport in Nottingham is good however, and there are many bus routes with regular timetables. It costs around 90 p for a journey into town. There is also the new tram system which operates from the city centre and goes right out to Hucknall or Phoenix Park. A typical tram journey costs about £1 and you can get a day pass for £2. I personally love the trams, as they are clean and regular and they run til midnight every night. They ...
nottgrrrl 16.12.2003 (17.08.2004)
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