Four students are sharing their opinions about their universities on a university review forum. Read their comments and answer the questions below. For questions 1-3, choose from the students’ opinions A – D. Select the appropriate letter (A, B, C, D) next to the question (1-3).
The students may be chosen more than once. An example (0) has been given.
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
Student A
The university has invested a lot into marketing itself as a prestigious university offering a top-quality education. As a student, you are constantly bombarded with all the impressive achievements the university has made. However, these achievements alone are unlikely to influence students’ academic success in any way. I would never have assumed that my lecturers would use outdated information in their presentations and never make eye contact with anyone. I wish the university would do more to create a community atmosphere. Even though accommodation does not apply to me, I have heard that most of the students think that their living standards are far from perfect.
Student B
I am proud of achieving my ambition to enter one of the most highly regarded universities, not only nationwide, but in the whole world. The staff are truly committed to preparing the students with the skills to excel. The department is up-to-date with access to loads of reading material. I like the campus, but when I first started, I realized that it was a bit too far from the city centre. After a while, however, I had no issues anymore since public transport is well-developed or you can hitch a lift to any local destination. The city is very welcoming, offering plenty of restaurants and cafes with great offers for students as well as a plethora of shops full of real bargains.
Student C
The university is great if you choose the right place to live. I made the mistake of living on campus in the suburbs. Now, I live more centrally, so I can appreciate the city a lot more. It is a fantastic city for students with an extensive range of reasonably priced things to do. All the lecturers I have encountered so far show a genuine interest in whether or not you take something new and useful from the course you have been to. The courses are top of the line, offering diverse activities like group discussions or related field trips. I wish the university had more high-quality equipment and a bigger library, though. They are doing their best but they obviously lack funding.
Student D
Compared to the university I studied at before, this one offers original ways of teaching and assessment. However, if I hadn’t been so determined to do my degree here, I would have dropped out like many other students. My first-year experience, which included signing up for two additional subjects outside my specialisation, was very challenging. Now in my second year, I have worked these things out and have all the chances to excel here. The facilities in the university are excellent – the sports centre is fantastic, although it is not big enough for the number of students on the campus. Moreover, the recently refurbished library and computer room are also great assets. There are loads of things to do in town, but everything is at London prices. So, unless you have a part-time job, your options are quite limited.
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Piemērs:
0. Which student is fully satisfied with both academic opportunities and social activities? — B
1. Which student thinks that the university is overrated? —
2. Which student is aware of the reasons for the difficulties the university is having? —
3. Which student expresses a similar opinion to student B about the teaching staff? —
Atbilžu varianti:
A
B
C
D
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