Harper Adams is a small university full of kind, welcoming and supportive students and staff. Almost everyone will know your name and class sizes are relatively small allowing for more engaging lectures than most universities. There is never a dull moment at Harper as the student union hosts a variety of activities and Newport is only a short taxi ride away!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Though there was not a bus route near the campus to get around, there was a shuttle provided by the university at set times. As an international student at Harper, I took advantage of the convenience of being able to order groceries online which ultimately saved me time and money.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Though the coursework was not as rigorous as my university in the U.S., I feel I learned a lot more at Harper due to the vast amount of independent reading. I was accustomed to only being encouraged to read specific chapters of books/textbooks for a course which would provide me with all the information necessary to do well in that course. At Harper, I felt a greater responsibility to fill the gaps in my knowledge, ultimately causing me to go beyond what I needed to know.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The best part of my day was probably hanging out with my flat mates at night. We were all international students and still keep in contact and visit each other to this day. The rooms in the dorms were very nice as well (ensuite), cleaned daily and my laundry was handled for me too! The housekeeping staff were also very kind and great to talk to.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I cooked for myself as it was of course cheaper.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
I wasn't expecting it, but Harper Adams was quite the party school. People often went out almost every night during the week which I definitely wasn't used to. There are bars in town and one on campus and a club in town (Central Square) that students often went to. The international office also holds trips for a very small fee to different cities.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People with an agricultural background or looking to explore this field.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
One thing I regret is not getting involved in activities on campus, but I felt it wasn't worth it considering I was only there for a few months. There were so many activities to choose from though.
Harper Adams is a small university full of kind, welcoming and supportive students and staff. Almost everyone will know your name and class sizes are relatively small allowing for more engaging lectures than most universities. There is never a dull moment at Harper as the student union hosts a variety of activities and Newport is only a short taxi ride away!
Though there was not a bus route near the campus to get around, there was a shuttle provided by the university at set times. As an international student at Harper, I took advantage of the convenience of being able to order groceries online which ultimately saved me time and money.
Though the coursework was not as rigorous as my university in the U.S., I feel I learned a lot more at Harper due to the vast amount of independent reading. I was accustomed to only being encouraged to read specific chapters of books/textbooks for a course which would provide me with all the information necessary to do well in that course. At Harper, I felt a greater responsibility to fill the gaps in my knowledge, ultimately causing me to go beyond what I needed to know.
The best part of my day was probably hanging out with my flat mates at night. We were all international students and still keep in contact and visit each other to this day. The rooms in the dorms were very nice as well (ensuite), cleaned daily and my laundry was handled for me too! The housekeeping staff were also very kind and great to talk to.
I cooked for myself as it was of course cheaper.
I wasn't expecting it, but Harper Adams was quite the party school. People often went out almost every night during the week which I definitely wasn't used to. There are bars in town and one on campus and a club in town (Central Square) that students often went to. The international office also holds trips for a very small fee to different cities.
People with an agricultural background or looking to explore this field.
One thing I regret is not getting involved in activities on campus, but I felt it wasn't worth it considering I was only there for a few months. There were so many activities to choose from though.