Our students say...
I've had a fantastic time and couldn't have asked for a better College and College Officers.
| "The college spirit and fantastic attitude of the students provides a wonderful environment in which to live." |
| "Hatfield has played a huge role in making my last four years brilliant, allowing me to develop as a person, and giving me more memories than I can possibly remember, but all of which I will never forget." |
| "The sense of community and belonging that being part of such a brilliant college provides, gives me the confidence to better myself by getting 'stuck in!'" |
| "The feeling of community and spirit at Hatfield is not at every university and I have been very impressed with it. You never feel lonely or left out as people are so welcoming, it is like having a huge extended family and I certainly would not change it for the world!" |
| "The college officers have been really supportive, especially this year when I have experienced medical, financial and family problems. This is what makes the Hatfield Spirit come alive and makes me proud to be a member of this community." |
| "Thank you everything that is Hatfield, if I had my time again, I wouldn't change it for the world." |
| "Both the University and College have been amazing when confronted with difficult personal circumstances and given me an opportunity to have a second chance in life and achieve something good for myself." |
| "I have loved my time at Durham and especially at Hatfield. It has been brilliant for more reasons than I can mention here. In the few bad times I have had, the College has been extremely supportive." |
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"I think the collegiate system is highly beneficial to students as it gives them the chance to participate in sport and other activities that they could never hope to do at a university level. Much more intimate system than an anonymous big university, definitely made the transition from school to uni easier too." |
| "Best college. End of." |
The best things about Hatfield...?
| "Very caring supportive staff." |
| "The atmosphere. Lovely setting, communal mealtimes, and people playing around outside, working in reading room...." |
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"Sense of belonging and a fantastic support network - knowing that there is always someone around to talk to." |
| "The spirit of the college and the friendly faces. Also the setting and ideal situation, near town, near the cathedral and by the river." |
| "Fantastic pastoral care - college mentor expanded my ability to think independently. Thank you." |
| "Formals - 'Spooning' and traditions in general. College atmosphere." |
| "The support system & feeling of belonging within the community - it's very easy to get to know people from all years as well. College Spirit! The idea of getting involved and supporting each other." |
| "Excellent support in all areas of student life and good in encouraging students to lead active lives e.g. sport." |
| "Hatfield has a fantastic spirit and for those that really make the effort it stays with you throughout your time here." |
| "Great pastoral system with college mentor." |
| "The college has made me feel very welcome and I would recommend it to any of my friends that are thinking of applying to Durham." |
Quotes taken from Student Experience Surveys