Lampeter University - Student View

It's in one of the most beautiful locations in the country; the seaside is only 13 miles away and there are regular sightings of seals and dolphins.

Originally a theological college, and oldest degree-awarding institution in Wales, it now has a diverse range of arts degree programmes (undergraduate and postgraduate); most popular subjects are archaeology, theology and religious studies and most recently film and media studies.

Local transport system is not brilliant but there are buses to surrounding towns and villages, and to bigger town such as Aberystwyth, Swansea and Cardiff.

Computing facilities on campus are good; internet access in all halls of residence and a variety of workstation rooms (one open 24hrs/day).

Students and staff come from all over the world, making it a very multi-cultural campus. Students come from all walks of life. Staff are approachable and many have an open-door policy and are welcoming to students.

Students' Union is the main provider of social activities, and boasts a wide variety of clubs, societies and associations - with further development and more clubs and societies planned. Union Bar is the watering hole for the student population; warm and welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal venue for bar quizzes, bands, student acoustic nights as well as the occasional slam poet. The Extension, the SU night club, is open at least twice a week for themed discos, bands and society nights.

SU also runs a welfare service, aimed at supporting students, running campaigns and awareness days (from breast cancer, AIDS awareness to drink spiking and safe sex).

Many sports teams (eg rugby, football, fencing, ultimate freesbie).

University provides housing for most students - most is self catered, some ensuite. Plenty of student housing in the town as well, mostly under 10 minutes' walk from the main campus. Lampeter is a safe town, hence most accommodation is fairly safe (but as anywhere else, valuable personal items should be insured).

On-campus employability unit gives students and graduates advice on where to find jobs and also provides work placements. It's a very welcoming and friendly community, which gives you the opportunities to make what you want of your experience at university.