Mark Sanders – BEng (Hons) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics

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

In short 'the course'. This is because Portsmouth is one of the few universities across the UK to offer the course. The friendliness of the staff was apparent at the open day; this coupled with the wide range of facilities (both academic and social) on offer cemented my decision to choose Portsmouth.

How have you found your course?

The course is well structured and this really becomes apparent in the second year and particularly in the third year with units relating to industry specific disciplines covered. The course has been both challenging and enjoyable so far and I would certainly recommend it.

How have you found life at the University?

Meeting new people and living independently have been great fun. I have made some great friends and learnt a lot along the way. The cheap booze at the Students' Union hasn't been bad either!