At the end of each activity, we ask visiting students and staff for feedback.  Here is what some of them have said...

Teacher comments

'My students were given an introduction to uni life and started making them think about what to do and where to go.'
Teacher, Kingston College, September 2010

'An excellent introduction for students to uni life, (and) also very useful for us teachers to help give relevant guidance to students.'
Teacher, Stanmore College, November 2009

'Expert advice on financial matters.'
Teacher (post-16), Longford Community School, October 2009

'It is always a pleasure bringing students here.  Sessions are interesting and lively… Students left with a more in-depth understanding of the requirements of the course(s) they’re interested in and the experience of university life.'
Teacher, Harrow College, February 2010

'This experience has definitely helped all students gain a greater insight into university life.'
Teacher, Southall and West London College, June 2010

'The students left with a better understanding of what university life is like.  They have an idea of some of the courses available and seem excited about the prospect of going to university.'
Teacher, Barnhill Community School, July 2010

'The student life talk was highly beneficial as it gave a realistic description about what to expect when at university.'
Teacher, Kingston College, September 2010

Student comments

'It has given me an idea what it will be like at uni, how the course is, and what I will be dealing with.'
BTEC National Diploma (2nd year) Health and Social Care student, Hammersmith and West London College, September 2009

'[I learned that] if I  go to university, I could live up to my dreams.'
Year 7 student, Barnhill Community School, July 2010

'[I learned] how beneficial university is towards your career.'
Year 13 student, Longford Community School, October 2009

'I have learned about the opportunities I (will) have at university.'
BTEC National Diploma (1st year) Health and Social Care student, Harrow College, February 2010

'I did not know that a university had its own flats and I learned new words.'
Year 7 student, Barnhill Community School, July 2010

'The University has a very nice atmosphere and friendly people.'
BTEC National Diploma (1st year) Health and Social Care student, Alperton Community School, July 2010

'The day was very in depth about the lifestyle (involved in being) at the Uni, the courses and the teaching methods.'
BTEC National Diploma (2nd year) Health and Social Care student, Hammersmith and West London College, September 2009

'I have gained confidence and I believe that everyone should go to university.'
Year 7 student, Barnhill Com munity School, July 2010

'The one thing I found very useful is that everything we talked about, we practised.  This opened my mind and gave me a good experience.'
BTEC National Diploma (2nd year) Health and Social Care student, Hammersmith and West London College, September 2009

'I loved the (visit to) the University… I can imagine myself (here) this time next year.'
BTEC National Diploma (2nd year) Health and Social Care student, Hammersmith and West London College, September 2009

'I already knew about what career I wanted and what university I want to attend, yet my only worry was budget and now I feel quite confident about it.'
Year 13 student, Longford Community School, October 2009

'I’ve learned (about) the choices I have (in higher education) and what I can do to get there.'
Year 11 student, Kingsbury High School, March 2010

'I have gained an insight into how things work at university, and the things that I need (to do) to prepare for many challenges ahead of me.'
Year 13 student, Longford Community School, October 2009

'I would like to thank the University for all their help and the questions (they) answered.'
BTEC National Diploma (1st year) Travel and Tourism student, Harrow College, November 2009

'It got me thinking about what I want to do when I grow up.'
Year 7 student, Barnhill Community School, July 2010

'Before this visit, I was 100% against (going to) uni, but now I’m not so sure.'
BTEC National Diploma (1st year) Travel and Tourism student, Harrow College, November 2009

'I’ve learned about what it takes to be a nurse.'
BTEC National Diploma (2nd year) Health and Social Care student, Stanmore College, November 2009

'Before I thought that this uni was not that good but being here today and experiencing it I have proven myself wrong.'
Year 10 student, Slough Grammar School, July 2010

'I have learned about university life and it has helped me to choose my (university) course.'
BTEC National Diploma (1st year) Business student, Southall and West London College, June 2010

'I’ve gained a lot from this experience, such as student finance and applying for universities.'
BTEC Travel and Tourism (2nd year) student, Kingston College, September 2010