Essex University - Student View

Based in stunning Wivenhoe Park campus about 2 miles from Colchester. An ex-fishing village, Wivenhoe now a thriving local port with many pubs and top-quality restaurants en-route to river.

Compact but diverse campus community has a friendly atmosphere. Range of residential options from 4-16 people per flat with varying levels of kitchen and bathroom facilities (including some ensuite). First years guaranteed university accommodation with phone, internet connection, access to 24 hour campus laundrette.

Regular local bus services, good transport links (only 50 minute train journey from central London).

Students' Union provides nationally accredited advice centre and supports cultural, religious, sport and society activities - run by students for students. Diverse entertainments programme: regular music, comedy and quiz nights as well as fantastic end-of-year summer ball.

Opportunities to get involved almost endless with newspaper, radio station, clubs, societies and many other ways to volunteer. New SU facilities, some of the best in country, including 5 different bars, second hand bookshop and large campus supermarket.