What I love & hate about Dundee University | Uni traditions, student safety & bad landlords
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- Here's the deal. I'm a UoD graduate. This is what I think about being a student at the University of Dundee. Disclaimer- I've stuck around to do a PhD. Definitely biased.
When I was first considering Dundee University as a place to study, there wasn't very much info out there about what it was really like as a student. There were a few scripted tours and official videos, but I wanted more insight.
WHAT I LOVE-
Everything is close by. Walking from the accommodation in the student halls (Belmont & Heathfield), to the students union, its minutes. All my classes on campus were within walking distance. And the Uni library was so close, I could easily nip home for lunch.
The staff are amazing. Both for Undergrad (life sciences) and postgrad (again... life sciences, just the shinier building), the staff are incredibly supportive & always receptive to emails & poking my head around the door.
The union. Five floors of madness. Two night clubs, one pub, one cocktail bar, one takeaway, one shop, one swimming pool. It was the main place for a night out in first year. Now I just pop in for a cuppa or a piece to eat now and then.
Dundee is CHEAP. The rent, the nightlife, the lack of travel costs... It's the cheapest place to be a student in Scotland.
The Nightbus. Jump on for free and head home safely. What's not to love!
The traditions. I signed up to Gaudi, the uni family tradition. Most schools do it (science, engineering, dentistry, medicine). Something to check out for sure. There's also a caring tradition of 2nd year students visiting the halls accommodation they used to live in. Wee bit of a welcome for the newbys!
DUNDEE UNI HAS A FREE SHOP. Yep. Everything's free.
WHAT I HATE ABOUT DUNDEE UNI-
Ninwells (the teaching hospital) is a maze. Security passes. Connecting buildings. No sign posts. ARGH!
The library is too small. It's really hard to find a seat during exam season. (but the library is open 24/7). Desk hogging is also very annoying.
The campus is very noisy. We're talking nightlife every. damn. night. The gym is also very loud. (watch out Belmont & Heathfield).
There are some accommodation traps for students in Dundee. Watch out for too-good to be true tours that promise the world. There are some lousy landlords out there.
Overall, Dundee Uni was incredible as an undergrad. Fun, supportive, affordable. My postgrad is in progress. But so far, so good!
#UniversityofDundee
Just found your channel searching for info about the city!! I'm a master student from Brazil and I'm looking forward to apply to the WCAIR training programme once I start my phD next year! Thank you for sharing your experiences, it's awesome to know more about the university.
Great video! Dundee is generally a very cheap place to live but avoid Belmont Flats. I had to pay £700 per month for a shared kitchen with bills included. I now pay £480 per month for the same but with a private landlord. The uni knows students who are moving far away will be more enticed to pay the full price, even though it isn't worth the £700. Uni accommodation is a rip off. Don't fall for it!
Hi jonathan .. can u tell me how is heathfeild accommodation as I’m planning to take it .
hi Jonathan, please which of the accommodation is more cheaper and okay to choose from because I wouldn't want to be paying so much for accommodation as I am a new student.
Hi are there any part time jobs available in dundee. I am travelling in June. My admission is secured
Many thanks for posting these videos.
Was in Dundee Uni mid eighties and was a good time, pre-www & pre-cell phones😊
I had a full grant so accommodation was paid in full and House of Residence was an old street leading up to the Union,,,,,looks like it doesn't nowadays run as accommodation.
This was really helpful
I wish there was a website by students where they'd rate and recommend flats and properties around the Uni so we'd know which to opt and which to avoid
bro what about the part time jobs there?
Thank you so much for this, so so useful to have landlords trap info etc. You da best! - Juls x
My pleasure! Glad to hear it was useful x
I’m so glad I found your videos. Many of the buildings I recognise from my years at Queens College Dundee in the mid 50's but it is a highly respected University in it own right these days. I would love to have had the facilities you have today. I knew the city well because I also went to school in Dundee. I love the city, but there was less in the way of guidance for the new student (bejant) at QCD. I do enjoy following your videos which bring back many happy memories. Thank you.
I'm delighted to hear you've enjoyed the videos! The University has a great reputation now and it's so lovely to hear about when it was Queens College Dundee! Dundee has my heart and I'm happy you have so many good memories.
Thanks for this! I’m struggling to make up my mind on whether i want to study there this fall and the fact that there arent more videos like this makes it quite hard to get an idea of what it s really like, anyway this helped :)
Glad it was helpful!
Bee Ma same there’s nothing out there for dundee on RUclips so it’s a hard decision for me rn
Thanks so much for your help!! This is so much good information that would otherwise be so difficult to find:)
Lovely to hear the info was useful! Glad I could help.
Thanks for sharing this, I submitted an application for my postgraduate in neuroscience yesterday, really hoping I get in!
Best of luck Jeanette 🤞🤞
Thanks Emma, this was really helpful :)
Glad it was helpful Grace!
Thank you so much for this, very useful! I’m looking at applying for English & creative writing after my gap year :)
Very nice video Emma, I enjoyed it 😁
Thanks Jose 😄
Thanks this is really helpful. I have an offer for this year coming for an LLB in Law and not being able to come and see the campus or have a open day is werid. But this is great.
Going to dundee this Sept! Thank you for this video!!
Nice video! I am nervous about starting my PhD in September this year in Geography and Environmental Science
Congrats Sayali! You're going to love Dundee 😁
bro what about the part time jobs there?
I just got two days ago, getting ready for this now.
Im now under grad and lookin to take masters in forensic, so I searched Universities having masters in forensic and I saw Dundee University.Loved it but wanted to know more, thanks for helping
bro what about the part time jobs there?
That last bit about bad landlords needs a whole another video.
Hello Emma, thank you very much for your wonderful video. Can you also make a video and tell us how to use the Dundee's student portal. I feel it is so confusing ...
Hey Emma it was a really informing video... Just wanna know how is the business studies there and what about the job prospects ?
Love the video! I was thinking of applying to Dundee through clearing for a course in Biology although I never considered it before. But when looking at the rankings for Biology I was surprised to see it in third place! This is despite it being around the 30th place in the UK. Would you happen to know if the graduate prospects are good? Like, the likelihood of getting a job?
Go for it! Thinking of my graduating class, lots of us went into Masters and PhD courses. Some went into lab tech, pharma industry and science publishing. There is quite a bio-science cluster around Dundee and I know start-ups supported by UoD and ScotGov. Also people in my year changed tack a wee bit from what you might typically think, going into insurance, policy, finance. Best of luck!
@@EmmaSandy Dundee has a thriving Biotech industry. There's the Wellcome trust and other smaller research groups nearby.
im in dundee right now as a kid, and will be going to st andrews uni when im older :)
Just got an offer for feb 21, curious to learn about the university!
thank you this was helpful.:) I am looking at first year accommodation and wanted to ask if anyone you know who stayed at west park missed out on the social aspect of dundee uni ??? ( i am going to study medicine)
Westpark is about 30 minutes walk from main campus. Most of the shops, pubs and all of the nightlife are towards campus or further east. I think Belmont & Heathfield are right in the centre of uni social life (being so close to the union & gym). There are very regular buses from main campus to Ninewells. Also the walk from Westpark to Ninewells is uphill. If you're super social, I'd say Belmont or Heathfield. Westpark was still social, but just that wee bit out of the center of things.
Thank you so much for your videos, I need to know more about jobs for students during the graduate studies, what about the part time job opportunities in Dundee during the studies?
Thank you in advance 🙏💐
Hi Youness! There are lots of student jobs in Dundee. The most common job is working at the student union (DUSA). DUSA is 5 floors & has cafes, nightlife & a shop, employing lots of students. (Thinking about this more, the hours can be a little nocturnal, so for a post grad job you may prefer something calmer). There are lots of other cafes and shops nearby who employ students (on Perth Road, in the Overgate Shopping center or the city center). I'll list some specific places I know students work in if you want places to search up: Debenhams department store, Greggs bakery, Tesco supermarket, Mecca Bingo, Dukes Corner Pub, Lidl Supermarket. Part time work can come as either a set contract (I've had for example a 16 hour/week contract) or a Zero-hours contract (more flexible, but the employers don't guarantee you work, so it can be less reliable). The minimum wage is around £8.70/hour (age depending). It's illegal to pay less than than this (you can check the exact rates on gov.uk website). Hope you find something!
I'm in my last year in high school but the disadvantage I have is that I am an international student, so going from high school straight to UNI means I have to pay the expensive accommodation price but waiting for my ILR will give me the advantage that a normal Scottish citizen has but I want to know. Which are the best hotspot areas or places and which were your fav
Hy emma, I am coming to dundee this septtember, can you recomend a good lanlord for me, cuz i am still looking for accomodation.
just got an offer, checking video 😂🥰
Congrasts I just got mine a week ago
Do you know if any of the halls accommodation has a reputation of a being quieter? I’m thinking of going to Dundee but I could see myself really struggling it my flat mates and neighbours were very loud
When I signed up for halls I remember answering a few questions about noise levels etc so they can match you with the best possible flatmates. Belmont and Heathfield will probably be the noisiest (as they both have courtyards to echo gym noise & nightlife). I think the top of Belmont tower might be quieter, but I'm not too sure. Those three are very central. Seabraes is a 5 min walk (with a hill) away. The newer build seabraes flats I remember had nurses/postgrads and I think that would be quieter. Westpark villas I would expect to be quieter too, and it's a 30 min walk from town/campus so less nightlife. Another option could be to find a flat of older students who may be quieter (south or west of campus as the city center area to the east is noisy too). Hope you find somewhere lovely!
Emma Sandy thanks
Hi Emma,
I am planning for joining my pg in medical Imaging (Jan 2022). I am from india so, can you suggest a better private stay. So , I don't if you can help me or not is the course I prefer to do in that uni is good or not (like it suitable to do in that uni )
I am an international student so really bothered about these kind of stuff..
And moreover I like your videos. Thanks for the advice and everything
Great video! I got an offer for medicine as an international student from Canada, and I'm planning on the coming year.
omgg im also canadian and also got into medicine!! we should be friends hahah
@@alicewang4406 That would be great! I'm pretty afraid ill be all alone haha
Ahhh that’s so exciting! I’ve got an offer to study medicine at Dundee too :)
@@lin5766 go for it ASAP
@@lin5766 i got in for 2022 intake. which accommodation would u recommend
Hi liked your video.
Can you please elaborate on rent for studio room near ur University
Hi, could you please tell me regarding part time jobs availability in Dundee. I got offer for MSc in Accounting. Thanks in advance
Looking forward to studying in Dundee. Any information on how to transfer, please?
Hlo mam, i have a question. I have only given name in passport. But they ask family name and given name both in CAS checklist letter. So I have written Jasleen sharma in both boxes . Is it wrong??
Question. Did you have to do four years and then go to the university? Because I live in the US and that’s what we usually do! Great vid btw 🤩
Thanks Patrycja! We do school until 17/18 years old and then head to uni. So I spent 4 years for my undergrad at UoD from ~18-21years old. Hope this helps!
Hey as someone who lives in Dundee do you have any information about Abertay university as well? I'm going to start year 1 this September.
Hi Georgi, Abertay is super close-by to UoD. It has a fab reputation for video games & the main teaching buildings are just on the north edge of the center of town (so handy for shopping!). Most people who are at Abertay stay very near in student accommodation. I knew a few folk at the Qi student accommodation. Dundee is a very studenty city (in the uni areas at least). You're going to love it! Best of luck with everything.
Hello, thank you very much for your video. Is it possible to make another one guiding students regarding renting as a student. I’m planning to start my studies this September but rent scams are scarring me as I am an international student.
Hi are you coming for sept 24 intake?
@@nehatotani193 Hello! I’ve actually had to defer my plans to January of next year as I faced a family emergency recently. I’d still benefit from any additional guidance you could provide. Thanks for responding by the way
hi emma, im nearly close to take my engineer diploma just wanna know if imma get accepted to do my masters there and the ways i can apply to entrer tyy
What is the best hostel in the university of Dundee for a student's accommodation
Hello, I've got an offer letter from University of Dundee for Msc business analytics. Is it a good choice to study business in Dundee.
Hello, it sounds like a great choice to me. Do you have any concerns? I have a video walking around campus if you want me to show you round!
Hi Emma,Are there any rent agent we can trust?
Nice stuff☺
Dear sister I'm planing to get admission as a international student in university in dundee thats why kindly guide me about living expenses like room rent?
Hello, it's around £300-600/ month for renting a room. The university halls are most expensive. A private let is less expensive. Additional costs include internet ~£20/month, energy bill ~£60 (divide this by number of flatmates). Also my food costs estimating ~£160/month. All numbers are a rough estimate for me, you could spend more or less.
Also be warned about the price of heating with electric radiators and electric showers, it can be high. Gas heating is cheapest and most comfortable. Tall ceilings do look nice, but it'll be cold in winter. Best wishes finding a place!
Is there any major/ expert in sharia economic law ms?
wow ❗ a lovely place to study University of Dundee
Very very helpful
Glad it helped Charlie!
I have got an offer from Stirling and Dundee and cannot choose which one I should go to....
I am an international student and would love to have your suggestions about which university to choose for an accounting and finance degree
I'm very bias as I've had a great experience with Dundee Uni, so I can give you thumbs up that Dundee would be a great choice! I did go to Stirling Uni campus twice to look around on the open days. The campus is BEAUTIFUL. It's so green with a calm loch at the heart. I'll say it's probably the most picturesque uni I've seen. And the town of Stirling is also lovely. Stirling does rate higher on the uni league tables for accounting and finance than Dundee. But Dundee rates higher for student satisfaction. I can also confirm, Dundee is a wonderful place to be a happy student. I'll also say Dundee is probably one of the most affordable places for rent and food. I think the nightlife is better in Dundee, it's a bigger city and it's better connected. But I think you should go with your gut. I remember one reason I chose Dundee Uni was because I felt really happy walking around campus on the open day. One of the students hosting the open day just had the biggest welcoming smile. I felt relaxed and I was excited about the Dundee uni. Whatever decision you make will be the right one for you. And, they're both great options! Best of luck.
@@EmmaSandy Thanks a lot for the help 💜💜💜. However I have one more question - which ranking of universities do most people in UK and the employers follow is it the Time Higher Education ranking , QS ranking , Guardian or The complete university guide. Because from what I have seen so far is that these rankings drastically differ from each other, so as someone not from the UK it is very difficult to understand which ranking should I go by ?
I would really appreciate your help on this one 💞
Do you already start your studies at dundee?
Hi are there any part time jobs available in dundee? . I am travelling in June. My admission is secured. I am only worried about my living expenses
It depends what work you are wanting. I had friends working part time retail jobs in the city centre, lots of restaurants and pubs along Perth Road, and supermarkets/retail parks/cinemas etc further out of town! Start looking on Indeed.com or S1Jobs.com, totaljobs.com. Also double check your visa ticks the right boxes to work, make sure you get treated well! All the best in Dundee 👌
Hello.
I am from Kenya and I have applied to Dundee for Master's in Medical Art. Haven't gotten an offer yet but still waiting. How is the weather there and are there specific accommodation reserved for postgraduate students?
Hello Geoffrey. Good luck with your application. I've seen wonderful art from students on the Medical Art course. It has a great reputation. The weather is cold (5-10'C this month), but Dundee is one of the driest places in Scotland. You'll want to wear a good jacket outside from September to May most likely. But with enough layers of clothing, the weather is no problem :) One big difference between Kenya and Scotland will be the number of daylight hours in winter. You can get sunrise alarms which are great, and take vitamin D to make winter easier! Yes there are specific university accommodation in Heathfield (in the centre of campus, very near shops and amenities), and in Westpark (a 30 min walk west of campus). I show both of these in my "unofficial campus tour" video if you're interested to see them.
@@EmmaSandy thanks a lot for the information.I didn't get time time to finish watching the whole video but now that you've mentioned it I'll watch again today
You're welcome! There are time codes on the video description if you want to find specific places!
Thank you so much for this!
I’m an Indian student and was planning on coming for Sustainability and Environmental Modelling, if you have anything about that and about how it really is, because I also got offers from Bristol, Sheffield, Cardiff and Aberdeen, it’ll be really really helpful!
Thank you!
I want to come for Mph...if u get any news plz share
Hii , neeti actually I also got an offer to study sustainability and renewables , did u get any information abt it ,please do share
Did you get there? I'm also looking for the same course there? Is is good? It would be so helpful if you could tell.
Thank you so much Emma! I'm a peruvian student that wants to take a master degree in Dundee (law school). I would love if you could recommend some housing or tell us the aprox cost hahaha so i won't get ripped off lol!! thank you so much :)
Yes of course! You'll probably want to look at private rents within walking distance to the main campus. I've paid £590/month for a 2 bedroom flat (2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom) and that was a good price, nice location. A 1 bedroom flat probably £450/month. If you want to share with more flatmates, there are some nice 4 bedroom houses nearby (Brook gardens/nearby) that would be about £370 per person/month. Good places to start looking would be zoopla.co.uk, citylets.co.uk. There are often single-rooms advertised on facebook groups if there is 1 room to fill in a house. Best of luck with your masters!
I have offers from Surrey , Swansea , and Dundee.
For business studies.
Which should I choose
Pls help
Can we apply without IELTS?
@@allura1555 no
Not just the college, even the Uk visa process needs it
Dundee has a great business school. I'm not familiar with the courses at Surrey or Swansea. Do you know what's important to you- university rankings, lifestyle, course content? Student life in Dundee is pretty good. The living is affordable, comfortable and friendly. It's a small city, everything is walkable and everyone is nearby.
Coming to Dundee for Sustainability programe. Sep 21. Do you know something about it?
Hi , actually I also got an offer to study sustainability in Dundee , did u get any information , please do share
@@harsha5020 It's a good course. You can email them anytime. Always helpful...
@@surajsinghharariya4230 thanks for Ur response, r u currently studying in Dundee
Is dunde University has online class?
How’s Msc in Digital Marketing in Dundee, Please reply mam :)
Pls tell students got easily job there and how much they can earn in a month
Kindly tell me that can a student find and get part time job in resturants supermaket to bear live here?
Honestly I'm not sure, but there are lots of jobs advertised in pubs, restaurants and shops in the city centre. You can use indeed.com to find job advertisements.
@@EmmaSandy bundle of thanks kindly tell me that its business school worth spessifically digital marketing,human resourse management and business analytics in terms of employbility rate in uk and also europe?
I also just got an offer and will be enrolling on a postgraduate program;)
Congrats on your offer!
Does anyone know anything about Abertay University?
Abertay University has an amazing reputation for video games& programming. I've been inside once being a research participant and it felt relaxed, low-key & friendly to me. Sorry I don't know much more!
Oh. Except there is a fierce rivalry between UoDundee and Abertay Uni at sports.
How is Dundee University for law?
Jamal was a bad presence as a landlord in Dundee back in the 90s. The council needs to take an interest if he's still a problem.
That's Shocking.
Whats the nightlife like in Dundee. Would I be disappointed coming from London?? X
Probably.... haha. Especially right now. All night clubs are closed & honestly I have no idea what's happening this year due to coronavirus.
There are three main clubs within walking distance to the uni:
-The Union, it's 5 floors, 1 classic club, 1 sofa-type bar, one cocktail bar, one alternative club (pop nights, rock nights, specific bands etc).
-Underground. Fine, but it is truly underground and you cant dance for beams being in the way.
-Carbon. Pretty big, your classic circle dance floor club with VIP bits upstairs. Pretty standard. Sticky carpets. You know the type.
The pubs are pretty good tho. Lots and lots of pubs with live music. Some speak easy types in town. Some amazing cocktail bars. Loads of beer events, lots of local brewerys.
Hope this helps!x
@@EmmaSandy u forgot rewind 😁😁
I am thinking about applying but I need someone to talk too and how much pls I need help
Have you got any questions in mind?
@@EmmaSandy yh first how much is the tution fees and cost of accommodations put together and also I tried applying for Dundee I want to study law I am an undergraduate student from Nigeria 🇳🇬 so I am applying in more than 3 universities at once to be on the safe side, I really want to know y'all requirements for granting admission because in the online webinar I attended they said something about getting verification from a tutor or a patreon something like that I used UCAS can you please just give me more information about literally everything ranging from tution fees to accommodation to visa application to student atmosphere pls are you on Facebook or Instagram
Is St. Michaels Reform school still open?
Hi Alfred, I had a wee look into St Michaels and it looks like the school building was taken over by the college and then demolished in 2012 for new housing (called St Michael's Grove). On my searching I did find a Facebook group you may enjoy called "St Michael's School Dundee Reunited". They shared this video recently. There is a school reunion happening next year!
ruclips.net/video/51Xd3WswEbc/видео.html
@@EmmaSandy Thank you Emma, I went to that school in 68/69. It was a tuff place. I can remember a teacher throwing a chisel at me in the woodwork class like it was a dart. I also remember a science teacher pushing my head into the gas taps in a science lab. I am glad they knocked it down I have no fond memories of the place.
I am an old man now, I still continue to upgrade my education, and would advise all young people in Dundee to do the same., and then move far away from that place.
All the best to you.
Hey Emma, I will be moving to Dundee this fall and I am in the process of looking for private accommodation. Would it be a bother if I were to ask for some advice from you about the same. If it's not a problem, we can connect via email. Best Wishes
Hi Dhira, Congrats! Feel free to give me a message on twitter @EmmaisSandy.
wow ❗ lovely, school
Any one for MSc social work in sep 21
When I was looking into studying at Dundee uni there wasn't very much info out there. So these are a few things that I love and hate!
LOVES- 1:18
HATES- 7:23
Gaudi not stolen from St Andrew’s. Dundee University used to be Queen’s College, St. Andrews and the tradition continued.
That's interesting to know! Thanks Peter.
@@EmmaSandy I was at Dundee in 1967 amongst the first students at Dundee University in the swinging sixties.! Haha
Hi how far it is from St Andrews?
It's 25 minutes in the car, or 30 minutes in the bus. The road is a winding country road past villages and farming fields. There is car parking at both Dundee and St Andrews. Commuting between the two is also common.
Thanks a lot
Do you know anything about ma animation and vfx
Hi Meraki, I don't know about that specific course, but the art school has a good reputation! I do know someone (I think their degree was digital animation?) and they've stayed in Dundee working as a video game animator. Lots of video game/ digital industry jobs in Dundee and Edinburgh!
@@EmmaSandy thanks very much
@@Avrilfille Hey, so I was wondering if you went on and did the course? May you could share some information on it?
@@lucyannej.8117 actually I rejected the offer
I don't know why but I love you!
M from dundee
What's the purpose of this video?
For students looking to study at Dundee to see it from the perspective of a student at dundee
bad yin bus
did you dont like dundee i do