Melissa Gittens – BSc (Hons) Sociology

Age: 21
Home town: Bristol
Country: England
Year: 1

What made you decide to come to University of Portsmouth to study?

'I chose Portsmouth because of it's friendly environment and because the course and University had an excellent reputation.'

How have you found your course?

'The staff are friendly and approachable, the IT and Library facilities are excellent and the course has turned out to be varied and interesting.'

How have you found life at the University?

'Portsmouth is a good location with good nightlife. As it is a city University, all facilities needed are close by. The University accommodation (halls of residence) is good and I have enjoyed the opportunity it has given me to live with and meet lots of different types of people, nationalities, etc. '