I could either be really harsh, or really nice about QMU depending on what kind of day I am having…read morewith the university. As a student at this university for the last three years I have developed my fair share of opinions. I am fully aware most people like to turn their nose up at QMU and don't class it as a "real" university. Heck half the students still mock it. I am under no illusions about QMU and am well aware that it doesn't take a genius to get into this university. That being said, it is actually a decent university. In some ways. The Halls are great. Flats of up to six bedrooms which are all en suite and have huge kitchens. All you need for causing all sort of trouble. As the uni is located on the edge of Musselburgh, this means there is very little to do so while living in halls you have to find your own entertainment. For me that included the purchase of mini scooters, a sledge and space hopper. The union is a tiny little building with one bar. Sells decent enough food, but is nowhere near the same level as other University unions (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee). I am an events management student so I can't comment on the social sciences or nursing courses. I spend hardly any time in class, and when I do it is usually business modules. Great for people who are lazy and like to spend most of their time in bed. The events part of the course is the better part. The events lecturers are some of the better in the university and as the university is so small it allows you to develop a relationship with your lecturer (not that kind). It also means emails are replied to quickly and arranging meetings is a painless experience. The events classes are probably the hardest, and no before you ask event management is not planning T in the Park. Well planning T in the Park does involve event management, but this course is so much more than that. The business modules are usually pretty bad. Generally thrown together at the last minute and with no clear direction, it gets to assessment time and my classmates Facebook status's are filled with panic. The lecturers can be okay, but there are some who make no secret of their dislike for the university. If you are thinking of becoming a student at QMU do your research. Figure out how good it is for your course and phone up the uni and talk to the lecturers. In some ways QMU is good, in some ways it is not. It has a new principle so I am hopeful that the university will improve and deal with the issues it has. The fact that it is such a small uni is a good thing, as is the modern campus.

I have removed my children from this school. Current head teacher is incompetent and should not be…read moreresponsible for children. The sooner East Lothian Council realise this, the better. She is a dangerous woman. No idea how she will run an even bigger school once the new primary school opens considering she has run the current primary school into the ground since the previous head teacher took up a new position a few years ago. Several other parents have removed their kids the same time I did, all citing the head teacher as their reasoning.

This is a fantastic school, feels somewhat family like. My children love it and to me that's saying…read moresomething very special. Even after school they have lots going on for the children. Each and every member if staff I have met have been really friendly and approachable. Well done for having such a great school!