UniLife Avis 317

Megan and Juliet made the trip absolutely perfect. So carefree and organised but equally the most fun. Couldn’t have loved it anymore!! Thanks a ton xx

I had a fantastic trip to Berlin with unilife especially with group leaders Meg and Juliet who showed nothing but kindness, warmth and compassion to us all. They are a real asset to unilife!

Meg and Juliet ran the Berlin Trip with such ease making the experience so enjoyable for all!! Thank you!

The trip greatly exceeded my expectations and I had an absolutely amazing time. I’d like to especially thank Meg and Juliet for being such brilliant trip leaders! Would definitely recommend!

Our two unilife reps, Megan and Juliet were extremely helpful and welcoming and ensured our trip ran as smoothly as possible.

Going to Split as our society was insanely fun - definitely one for the books!!! We absolutely adore Maia, she was hilarious and so good at guiding our group. As the organising committee member the whole process was really smooth and all my questions were responded with helpful, prompt answers. We’ve done multiple UniLife trips as a society now and they keep getting better!!!

I went to Athens with Unilife in April 2026. It was the best trip ever. What made it so good you might ask? One word. JULIET. She was the highlight of the trip. Her fun vibes were bigger than the colloseum. She made the trip acropoLIT! Even tho we had a severe weather warning, juliet did not let that cloud the trip or dampen her immaculate spirit. The best of the trip was the bar crawl, when though one of the bars was closed, juliet handled it with utmost professionalism and diligence showing she’s more than just a pretty face. Anyway, 10/10 trip, 10/10 host, 10/10 value for money. Long live unilife #julietrocks 👑🙈🔥🤩✨😋🍕🤪🕺🫶🇬🇷

Class trip to Berlin this Easter break. Juliet and Meg made it great but especially Juliet. Would recommend very highly to anyone considering a society trip

Meg & Juliet lead our trip and made it truly unforgettable! The booking process was stress free & the choice of accommodation was brilliant. Couldn’t recommend UniLife & the amazing Meg & Juliet enough :)

Megan & Juliette made our trip to Berlin a huge success!! They were super friendly and organised which made travel and group activities really stress free and enjoyable. Thank you both so much 🩵

Meg Dickens and Juliet went above and beyond to make sure this weeks polsoc trip was extra special!

Split 26'

Give Josh a raise he earned it he made life so much easier for us and organised good events. Took good care of us and made sure we had a great time, which we did. Guy handled all the responsibilities and we were basically just given the task to enjoy which he made easy to do since we didn't have to worry about much of anything

Out trip leader Maia did an incredible job, we had such a good time !!!

Recently went on a trip to split, croatia, it was so much fun, the city was amazing and the trip was organised so well by unilife. They organised a bar crawl for us which was well planned, a boat party that was so fun and they organised the flights and accommodation. Our trip leader, Amelie was amazing!! She was very helpful and so sweet and she fit right in with us, we loved it!! Thank you Amelie and Unilife

Had a great time! Our trip leader Sophie was lovely and ensured a smooth trip! 😊

I attended the Sheffield politics society Prague trip and i can see there’s been quite a lot of criticism about the trip, but I feel like the two group leaders deserve a lot more credit than they’re getting.

From my experience, they were genuinely kind, approachable and really easy to talk to. They made an effort to get to know me and my friends, often spending time with us during both organised activities and social events, which helped make the experience more enjoyable.

Again despite the criticism I would argue that these group leaders did take make a lot of effort to take their role seriously . When things didn’t go to plan, it was clear they were visibly affected and genuinely upset when they felt they had let people down. One situation in particular showed how much the job meant to them, as they were clearly distressed and visibly upset by criticism from the wider group which took and toll on not just that evening but their experience of the trip . That to me showed they were not indifferent, but rather highly committed to making the trip a positive experience.

I do understand some of the concerns raised, particularly regarding the amount of free time and at times it may have felt like there were not enough structured activities. I would’ve appreciated more structured time as many of us had little knowledge of Prague and what to visit.
However , I don’t think that came from a lack of care . It felt more like they didn’t want to over police our time or be too overbearing , especially since we’re all adults. I think they were trying to give us our own independence rather than constantly scheduling with activities we may have not been fond of anyway.

Finally, I’ve also seen criticism for the cost of the trip, which i agree was overly expensive, but I also I don’t think is fair to criticise our group leaders for this . From what I understand, the trip leaders aren’t actually paid for leading the trip beyond having their own costs covered. Because of that, it seems unlikely that they would have any control over the pricing, or any reason to make it more expensive. That feels like something that sits more with the company organising the trip rather than the group leaders themselves.

Overall, although the trip wasn’t perfect and there are definitely things to learn from, I dont think the two group leaders deserve to be too heavily criticised. They were kind, approachable and genuinely nice girls, and I always felt comfortable around them. It was clear they were trying to make the trip run as smoothly as possible.No one is going to get everything right, especially in that kind of role, but I don’t think that takes away from the fact that they came across as genuine, well-intentioned and approachable people, and I don’t think hiring them was a mistake at all.

I have to mostly agree with my peers who have rated unilife's Prague trip negatively.

Whilst perhaps more convenient, using unilife was not worth it for the money paid. The price for the trip does not, in my opinion, reflect what was provided.

The trip was essentially three days, as we arrived at the hostel at 11pm on Friday and then left at 9am on Tuesday, which I think is slightly unreasonable.

Upon arrival at the hostel at 11pm, many students were sent without direction to go and find an ATM as there was a cash deposit of 500 Czech which no one was informed of prior.

I'm unsure as to what extent of involvement is expected from the unilife leaders, but contact was minimal and it seems no one saw them after the bar crawl. I will give praise to Alicia who stepped in during the bar crawl when a strange man tried to approach us and asked security to de-escalate the situation. Alicia and Leyla were lovely and easily approachable.

The discount link for the club entry on the bar crawl (duplex) did not work, and we were made to pay almost double the price we were promised despite our leaders contacting unilife, I feel as though additional costs should have been covered by the organisation.

Overall, the trip felt disorganised, and with the students having to plan the majority of the trip ourselves, it does not feel satisfactory at all for the amount paid. I understand the appeal of some free time, but sending us to Prague with no real idea of what we were meant to do did not feel in accordance with the cost of the trip.

It was an enjoyable trip overall, but there is a mutual feeling that we paid a lot more than the trip was worth.

I recently took part in a trip to Prague with UniLife. Overall, I had a great time in a fantastic city, across 4 days. Our trip leaders, Alicia and Leyla, were very friendly and approachable, helping to ensure the trip ran smoothly. Whilst I would recommend Prague for anyone to visit, sadly the trip did have a few letdowns. Firstly, upon arrival at our hostel, we were told that we would have to pay for a 500 CZK (~£18) deposit, in cash, with many of the group not having this, having not been informed of it. This was unfortunate, as the last thing many of the group wanted to do was to find an ATM late at night after a long day travelling. Furthermore, whilst the walking tour was enjoyable, and gave a good overview of the city, the bar crawl was poor in my opinion, composing of two very similar, and expensive Irish Pubs and one other cash-only venue. (I understand that local laws limit bar crawls in Prague, but some better venues could have been included). Additionally, it would have better if the trip leaders had suggested some more group activities for the "free time" we were given (effectively the last two days), which might have helped the group to connect more. Whilst unlike some others on the group, having travelled with UniLife before, I understood that a lot of free time would be allocated. However, I do feel that the £400+ price for 3.5 days for a Hostel and Flights, is a bit too expensive, given flights and accommodation can often be found for much cheaper. Finally, to end on a positive note, the Breakfast being included was a nice bonus, as other trips often do not include this. Whilst other reviews of this trip seem a little harsh, with unrealistic expectations, the majority of the group seemed to enjoy the trip, and Prague is a fantastic city to visit!

I can see the vision with the idea and it certainly makes life easier for booking group trips. However, for the price it is so much better value booking things yourselves. The ‘guides’ do very little for actually giving you any guidance on the city or things to see. The fact that only a couple hour walking tour was the only thing included seems like a vast oversight. The ‘guides’ were only present for the night of the pub crawl and even then it didn’t feel like they spent much time with the group at all. 4 days of ‘free time’ is hardly worth paying a premium for. Spend the time researching yourself and sort accomodation and travel yourselves, the so-called ‘convenience’ of using this company isn’t worth the money. Only worth it for the pub crawl and discounted club entry for one night.

The UniLife representatives did very little to support the trip. The pub crawl they organised was poorly planned and felt unstructured, and they frequently removed themselves from the group, often to smoke, which made them largely unavailable when support or guidance was needed. We rarely saw them, and it gave the impression that they were disengaged and not focused on supporting the students. At times, their involvement arguably contributed to confusion and unnecessary issues rather than helping to manage them.

Additionally, the accommodation arrangements were disorganised and overpriced. We were not informed in advance that a cash deposit would be required, as many of us assumed this had already been covered in the initial payment for the trip. The room allocations were also unreasonable, with 12 boys in one room and 12 girls in another, which does not justify a cost of over £400 per person.

Whilst most people still managed to enjoy the trip overall, this was despite UniLife’s involvement rather than because of it. Their lack of organisation, communication, and support made the experience more stressful and confusing than it needed to be.

EDIT: UniLife dealt with our reviews efficiently and swiftly which was greatly appreciated.