Leeds Trinity University — Attraction in Leeds

My time at Leeds Trinity was very mixed.

I signed up for Criminology and Sociology with a Foundation Year in Social Science in 2019.

The course was anything but smooth sailing but had many positive moments that made it worthwhile.

During the course, the pandemic started, which the University seemed to handle quite well. The online learning was still engaging and tutors made sure to still hold one-to-ones. Everything was OK.

Then, second to third year, lecturers started leaving left right and centre. One left weeks before a final year assessment was due which left many of us panicked and worried. Again, I think the university did it's best. The replacement lecturers were still engaging and knowledgeable which is exactly what we needed. Some consistency would have been nice though.

Come to my final year and that's when I experienced a major issue that made me want to quit. I completed an ethics form for my dissertation - which was approved. I spent months planning my project (overseen by my supervisor) and creating all the documents needed etc. Only to find out - 4 months before the deadline - that my previous supervisor had made a mistake and shouldn't have approved it. Meaning, my hard work was for nothing, I couldn't do my initial project.

Now, the supervisor who incorrectly approved it had already left and I was given a new supervisor named Jess. If it wasn't for her and Joanna, I honestly think I'd have quit. They helped me apply for an extension so I'd have the time to rethink and rebuild my dissertation into something acceptable.

With Jess' guidance and encouragement I secured a First Class Honours, which made it all worthwhile. It wasn't without many tears, doubts and stress eating nights - but then again, I didn't expect University to be easy.

Positives: Campus is nice, never seemed too busy Most lecturers were great (especially Rob Hornsby, his lectures are so entertaining yet informative) Met friends for life

Negatives: Staff turnover for our course seemed very high Disorganised at times (my final year example) Compulsory placements which was difficult for those who already had commitments outside...

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