Southampton university Halls, what a great range

Advantages: Excellent range of Accommodation
Disadvantages: Getting a bit costly?

...Southampton University has got a very diverse selection of Halls of Residence. They range from the small and cosy St Margaret's to the absolutely humungous Glen Eyre. I was a Southampton Student from 1987 until 1993,where I studied German and then for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and I had the privilege (?!) to be a resident of three of the halls, and so I thought that I would offer a very humble opinion of each of them. 1987-88 Fresher year- Glen Eyre Hall- a very big hall with around 900 students at the time. Great bar, great disco, shop, launderettes and its very own radio station that I could not get. Wide ranging rooms from the old blocks to the 'New Courts' to the terrace. Snack bar is ok- I worked in there for a time- very busy and very good for someone who wants a hectic social life. 1990-91 Finals Year...

Nolly 02.05.2001 · Read review
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Review of Southampton University

Possibly the best university in hampshire?

Advantages: Quality of teaching and facilities
Disadvantages: Lack of accomodation

...When people think of Southampton as a city what they probably think is that its on the coast (not quite true as its the solent), its a major cruise port, its got a premier league football club and its near to the New Forest. All of the above are true but very few people will say when asked that it has one of the best Universities in the country, a member of the prestigious Russell group. I came to Southampton as a fresh faced undergraduate in 1997 not sure what to expect. I've been here 7 years now and before leaving this year it seemed like time to write a review of the University. Southampton itself is a thriving and vibrant student city with a student population of over 50,000 and a general population of over 250,000. ----Location---- Southampton has a great location in the center of the south coast around 1 hour drive...

newb00ts 05.02.2004 · Read review
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Review of Southampton University

Soton Uni Music Department - Same old tune...

Advantages: Well-respected lecturers, friendly and relaxed atmosphere
Disadvantages: It ain't all the prosepctus says it is!

...Perhaps it is just me. Perhaps I expect too much...BUT, despite having had many great times at Southampton University, the music department hasn't always met my expectations. I am not going to discuss the uni in general as my aim is to share my own experience with prospective music students. I am aware that I do not have a university to compare this to so my opinions are based purely on my personal expectations. *The Turner Sims Concert Hall* Starting on a positive point, a particularly valuable asset to the university is its concert hall. The Turner Sims is renownd nationally and hosts world-class performances as well as more local events. This is also where the music students perform their recitals (those who have opted for performance that is), and is conveniently positioned next to the music department. However...

Angel-19 27.06.2004 · Read review
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Review of Southampton University

A Well Rounded Uni

Advantages: Excellent for any medical or ocean bound degrees
Disadvantages: Main Union building is a bit of a let down

...Southampton University As a traditional University, Southampton has much to offer its students on an academic level, social level, and quite frankly any other level that you need. Where is it: In the center of the south coast of England Southampton is wonderfully situated. Apart from being a short boat ride from the Isle of White, it is at the bottom of the M3, about 45 minutes away from the M25, with the M27, which will take you to Bornemouth or Portsmouth, just outside its limits. With these three roads alone you are in a great position to get to anywhere else in the south of the country including our wonderful capital. To give you an idea, in little over an hour you can get from the city center to Twickenham rugby ground. If you don?t have the luxury of a car then fear not, for Southampton has a large railway station which...

jjr197 10.05.2001 (25.09.2001) · Read review
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Review of Southampton University

Southampton Hilton

Advantages: Helpful and considerate reception staff
Disadvantages: Off-hand restaurant staff.

...On the whole we enjoyed our short stay at this hotel and the reception staff were extreemly helpful and pleasant. We are Gold VIP Hilton Honours members and we enjoy the little extras that our loyalty usually brings. We are entitled to an upgrade to an executive room and can use the facilities of an Executive Lounge if the hotel has one. Southampton does not have an executive floor but the receptionist made sure we were given several extras to compensate. She sent a bottle of wine and a small box of handmade chocolates to our room along with bathrobes and bottles of water. We were impressed! The room was quite a good size and it was clean and nicely decorated, if a little dark. We didn\'t eat dinner in the hotel so I can only comment on the breakfast. There was a wide range of hot and cold choices but the scrambled egg had run...

suelr13 23.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Hilton Southampton, Southampton

Southampton - A Great Day Out!

Advantages: Attractive, historic, yet modern, and the sun seems to shine more
Disadvantages: It can be a bit chilly by the water

...I was walking through one of Southampton's many parks today and had to admire it. The gardens were well tended with beautiful scented tulips growing in dedicated beds surrounded by bright yellow flowers. This garden was in the centre of a walkway (which completes a circle) and is a fine feature. I enjoyed my walk so much in the sunshine I decided to review the area. I moved to Southampton three years ago when I started University at what was then the Institute but is now Southampton Solent Universiry and initially lived in the Oceans Village area down by the docks, in my second year I moved to the student area also known as The Polygon and into an abysmal student house, before moving home to the country for my final year. I'm no lover of the city in fact I despise the noise, the small, the buildings etc etc. Southampton...

carysb 28.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Southampton in General

Great Accomodation, Great University

Advantages: Good all round uni, lots to do in the area
Disadvantages: Campus not all in one place

...Since coming to Southampton inn October, I have grown to love the city and the university. The facilities provided by the uni are excellent - they even have their own GP surgery! The student's union provides good value for money, both in the bars and in the cafe and restaurant. The uni have negotiated a deal with a local bus company that enables you to buy a bus pass for a year that runs all the buses you will use in 1st year all for £100 which seems expensive at first, but over the whole year really is good value. I have thouroughly enjoyed my year in halls. I was in B block of Montefiore house, a self catering halls, which has it's own bar on site, a computer room, as well as a launderette. Across the road are Connaught and South Stoneham halls which are catered. You can use their bars and the restaurant at connaught. Connaught also...

Emma_Wilson 22.05.2001 · Read review
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Review of Southampton University

SOUTHAMPTON....

Advantages: Lots to do.
Disadvantages: None - I still live here

...Well, what can I tell you about Southampton. I have lived here all of my 27 years of life and what can I say.... I am still here. I don't think there is anywhere else I would rather live within the UK (except perhaps Bournemouth but it is so close that it doesn't really make much difference). Shopping - There are 3 Mall type shopping areas in Southampton centre - The Marlands, The Bargate Centre and the new West Quay Development. The first two are small shopping areas with various shops. However, West Quay covers a huge area and a a massive variety of shops from cloths, shoes, jewellery, cosmetics designer shops, food shops and there is a food court so you can stop for lunch etc... There are also many other shops outside of these malls in the main centre of town and also lots of larger warehouse type shops the other side...

Lizzy1 13.03.2003 · Read review
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De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton

Advantages: Fantastic rooms, friendly staff, great location
Disadvantages: some of the other guests seem to think their a bit special!

...located in the harbour and is alongside the walls that surrounded medieval Southampton. Its on the waterfront and on clear days you can see out and across to the isle of white. A five minute walk away is Leisure world which has a cinema, bowling alley, a selection of restaurants, and a few bars and clubs, its a really nice place to spend the evening because if one bar turns out to not be too good there's plenty of others to go to! Also a five minute walk away is the West Quay Shopping Centre which is open 7 days a week and has over 90 stores all under one roof, from here you can exit into the main town centre where there is more shops, restaurants and bars. Slightly further away about a 15minute walk (bearing in mind i had heels on though!) is Ocean Village, an absolutly stunning marina with some lovely bars restaurants and shops around...

Bambika1984 21.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton

The road to Southampton... #1

Advantages: Clean rooms, comfortable bed, great pub!
Disadvantages: Was having an extension built!

...My sister started Southampton University last weekend; the drive down from Liverpool to Southampton takes around 5-6 hours, so we needed a place to stay for the night close to Southampton. We ended up staying in two Travelodges and I intend to review them both, ultimately to show the huge contrast between the two. The first one we stayed in was in Eastleigh; about 5 minutes drive from Southampton. We booked online for a price of £26 per room per night which we thought was very reasonable - for £26, you wouldn't anticipate more than just a bed! We knew exactly where we were going as Travelodge had e-mailed us directions to the Travelodge from the motorway as well as directions to the centre of Southampton. The site looks like it was an old farm. One of the buildings had been converted into a nice local pub and restaurant...

nemesis2004 08.10.2006 · Read review
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