Plymouth University!

Advantages: Great atmosphere, lovely city, friendly supportive staff and students!
Disadvantages: None.

...Plymouth is a great city making it a good choice for a University. If you are thinking you need to get away from the busy life of the bigger cities Plymouth might be the place for you! But don't think that means Plymouth doesn't have the shops, nighlife and great surroundings you expect from your time in Uni... it does! Plymouth is a relativley small city with only approx 250,000 people, this is for some a negative but for me and many others the real beauty of the city. Plymouth Uni is located right in the centre of the city, only 5 minutes max from the main shopping centre and the main campus is in sight of some of the main student orientated bars! The University has a really good, newly re-furbished library with most of the literature you could possibly need for any subject. It has a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with plenty...

annatrixie 30.07.2005 · Read review
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To be a student at Plymouth University

Advantages: modern uni, great night life, nice accomodation, good fun!
Disadvantages: quite far from the rest of england,

...(Web links at the bottom of the page) The University of Plymouth is the largest university in the South West with over 30,000 students currently enrolled and based on student population, is the UK's 4th biggest university behind London and Manchester's universities. There are nearly 3,000 staff employed at the university and its annual income is in the range of 110 million pounds. It has developed enormously within the past 15 years thanks to great enthusiasm behind the scenes. It was 'Polytechnic South West' and did not have a great reputation. In 1992 it became a university and has progressed constantly from then to now. As far as its academic standards are considered, they are very good, The Guardian's national university league table shows that in 2005 it was placed at 73rd place and in may 2006 has climbed all the way to 40th...

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Why Plymouth

Advantages: Close to the sea, not too expensive
Disadvantages: Campus could be better

...Why come to Plymouth? Well why not? OK, it isn't the most famous university city in the UK but that doesn't mean it isn't worth coming to. I am currently a second year student and am based on the main campus in Plymouth City Centre. Since arriving in Plymouth 18 months ago, I have had the time of my life. I think that the university itself is working very hard to shrug off its 'old poly' image and develop into a uni of the 21st century. The facilities aren't bad; the campus itself is fairly compact but expanding rapidly. On the main campus you will find most of what you need; Student's Union (bar, shop, beer 'garden', canteen e.t.c.), library, open access computing facilities, sandwich shop, HSBC bank and cashpoints and a few more canteen/restaurant - type outlets. We certainly don't have the most attractive campus (students fight to...

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Engineering at Plymouth

Advantages: Excellent teaching
Disadvantages: Distance from main campus (good and bad)

...Plymouth has been proven as the best place to study Civil Engineering in the whole of the UK. Along with the high teaching standards, the Technology / Engineering department is situated slightly away from the main campus, which gives a more kind of friendly feel to it. It's probably less than 1 minutes walking from the sea, which is always nice on a warm sunny day. It is however, still only a very short walk into the city centre, where you can find all the shops you need. On the site, there are all the necessary facilities, such as computers (not too many, but with the lower student numbers, there are nearly always some available). The lecturers are all very nice genuine people (most of which continue their work as Engineers etc. in their free time). The night life is obviously going to be very good with so many pubs and clubs to...

BJEEE 11.12.2000 (13.12.2000) · Read review
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Plymouth Copthore Hotel

Advantages: Great Location
Disadvantages: More of a Good 3* Hotel than a 4* Hotel.

...I have mixed views on the Plymouth Copthorne Hotel. I have stayed here numerous times, and have experienced a variety of services from "average" to "good". Official details about the hotel (and booking rates) can be found here: http://www.benbow.org.uk/CopthornePlymouth.htm First of all, I have never had a "bad" experience in the Copthorne. There have been times where an issue arose, but this was then sorted out by the front desk staff. Saying that, the issue shouldn't have arisen in the first place. Pro's : Great Location in the center of Plymouth. If you are travelling by train, it is a 3 minute walk away from the station (or a really cheap taxi ride!). The prices - especially for weekend deals - can be competative compared to other hotels / B&B's in the area. They have parking under the hotel for hotel guests...

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A Bad Nights Sleep at Plymouth Travelodge

Advantages: Good location
Disadvantages: Lumpy Beds, Noisy

...A recent trip to Plymouth meant I needed to book a hotel for the night for me and my partner - but due to low funds it needed to be something cheap and cheerful. Enter the local Travelodge. I have to admit to having never stayed in a Travelodge before, but had heard that they were a cheap alternative. ~~Price~~ I have to say that I was quite shocked at how much one night would cost as I have stayed in cheaper and more luxurious places than this before. Unfortunately we couldn?t find a room anywhere else in Plymouth for that night due to various events that were taking place in the city. The Travelodge we eventually looked at didn?t have any standard double rooms available so we had to go with the family room which ended up costing us £79! I have to say these are not the type of prices I am used to hearing people quote when...

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My home that is Plymouth

Advantages: cheap booze, cheap accommodation, lairy lads and ladettes,
Disadvantages: The Union (see below) needs improving although is great destination for cheap booze

...of the Budweiser League. With Plymouth Albion only just last week losing their 43 game unbeaten run, rugby is another spectator sport avilable in this great city. If you love the Sea Plymouth is the obvious destination with the Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound giving spectacular views. Various coastal towns and villages surround Plymouth for those days when a beach party sounds like a good idea. Dartmoor is within half a mile north of Plymouth which holds some of the most scenic views in Britain. All you need to hope for is that the weather is good when you are here (remembering we are in England!). Anyway, back to the university!! Sited bang in the Centre of Plymouth, the Uni couldn't be any more conveniently positioned. A four minute walk leads you to some of the most famous high street names around including HMV, Debenhams, Virging...

MarcusAngoras 16.12.2001 · Read review
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Party town plymouth

Advantages: Friendly atmosphere and lovely places to drink
Disadvantages: Varying funding of departments

...I went to Plymouth University primarily because it was a long way from London. It turned out to be a fantastic choice. Plymouth is a beautiful city, with an almost beach, fantastic pubs/cafes and bars, and easy access to Dartmoor and the delights of Cormwall. Plymouth is particularly well set up for students with cheap booze offers all over town and many special student nights in local clubs. Courses, vary in quality. I was a part of the Sociology department which was well meaning but spectacularly badly funded in relation to other departments. I guess this is good training for a career in the social care sector as a whole though. The main advantage to Plymouth University was its friendliness, although caution is advised it is still possible to meet lectures and students alike in local pubs of an afternoon on drinking shesh's. In...

clapton106 24.07.2000 · Read review
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Plymouth

Advantages: Sea and country not far apart
Disadvantages: Old city miles from the rest of UK

...I was born and bred in Plymouth and moved away at 26 years old because of work. I visit family about once a month and in my mind Plymouth is the best city in the world, but it does have faults. I have attemped to give an insight in Plymouth under varying sub headings so the reader can pick out info relevant to them. HISTORY Plymouth has alot of it. The Pilgrim Fathers sailed from here from Mayflower steps, still evident today. The most famous person is Sir Francis Drake who led the battle against the spanish armada from his bout the Golden Hind. His home Buckland Abbey is only a few miles inland towards Dartmoor. Allegedly, Sir Frances finished his games of bowls before sailing, but apparently it was low water and he could not sail even if he wanted to. Upon the famous Plymouth Hoe is a statue honouring him. Another large piece...

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Social Work at Plymouth University.

Advantages: Amazing course if you have the right kind of value base!
Disadvantages: No good if you are a fascist! (is that a disadvantage?????)

...I am a student social worker at the University of Plymouth, I began my course last year and have recently progressed into my second year. The course is three years in length and has been designed to facilitate employment based learning. Once qualified the course provides you with the new nationally recognised qualification in social work and an honours degree. To be accepted onto the course, the potential student needs to have achieved either; ---Five GCSE's grades A-C (including maths and english.) ---Three A/S levels. ---Other qualifications such as a BTEC/Access course. (Many other qualifications will be accepted, too many and too complicated to attempt to list here, the admissions team at plymouth uni are available to explain these, the e-mail address will follow!!!!!) The course develops a broad range of academic skills...

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