Program Reviews

Taking Physics abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to finish a years worth of curriculum, as well as travel the world. The 4 day academic schedule made it a lot easier to travel during the weekends. All of the required academic materials are provided, and the tests are fair. The Professors and Assistant Teachers were very good at reinforcing concepts and providing us with the academic support that we needed. There are tons of opportunities for office hours that the professors offer daily. Brighton the town closest to the University of Sussex was very charming and is a place that I would love to travel back there again in the future. Brighton has a good mix of shopping and nightlife, a great way to escape from the stressors of the academic rigor of the program.

Coming from a large state school in the U.S. I was unsure going into the semester. I expected myself to travel to big cities throughout the weekend during my semester so I didn't mind. In just a month of being in Brighton I found myself missing the city whenever I could leave during the weekend. Brighton became a familiar place, I was lucky to meet many people who became close friends and people in my life. The university setting was small enough for me to meet classmates in the courses I was taking. But large enough to hold events and offer clubs available to join. The only downside was housing, I lived far from campus. I didn't mind if they would have told me that before I got there. I feel that the housing was unorganized. Other than that the city was amazing! Lots of local shops and cafes!!

This was my first time studying abroad, and it left a lasting impression on me! The Uni of Sussex is extremely qualified and knowledgeable, and ready to support every student who partakes in this program. I grew a lot as a person, met new friends, and learned a lot in terms of academics and in terms of who I am as a person. Very well organized, exciting, and generally amazing program. I was extremely scared to be the only one from my school coming on this program, but quickly found a group of friends through the schools planned social activities. The campus and surrounding town of Brighton are beautiful, and have changed my perspective on what the perfect town looks like (It's Brighton). I thoroughly enjoyed exploring and learning and Sussex, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

I had a great time studying at the University of Sussex for the fall 2018 semester. Because I was only there for one semester, I did not get the chance to live on campus, and therefore was living in a hotel in Hove with a group of other international students. It was not the best living situation as far as the facilities go, but I did enjoy getting to live with other exchange students and liked being in the city - I was a 5 minute walk from the beach! The school also put on a lot of great programs, from freshers week to the dog walking society to dance classes that I was able to drop in and take. I also only had class three days a week, so most of my time was spent off campus. This gave me plenty of time to explore other parts of England as well as travel throughout Europe.

It was my second time staying in Brighton and once again it was an amazing time. The support team is the best and there is always so much to do!
If I ever thought about moving away from my country, I would go to Brighton!

The Summer School program is really good. Accommodation for students is new and very comfortable. You share a flat with 5 other students but each has a private room. The campus is really nice and surrounded by national park. All you need (shops, post office, bars) you can find on campus.

The buddy program is really helpful. Buddies help you to get around both the campus and the city. You can join some societies.

The campus is close to the city center. Brighton is beautiful. There are a lot of things to do and amazing restaurants and bars.

For my first time out of country, I couldn't have chosen a better study abroad college program. Sussex gave me so much experience as a student and as an explorer. I was able to journey to so many different places through the Sussex trips. University of Sussex is right near Brighton which gave us as students access to such a beautiful city and town. I took Psychology courses for the Summer. The Tutors on campus were so kind, helpful, and understanding of the differences in education that we were experiencing. I challenged myself academically through research papers. I was also able to work in a smaller class setting and have discussion about the topics of our course. I made many connections during the program through class and social gatherings. My entire Sussex experience was amazing!

Overall, I loved my time at Sussex!
Studying at the University of Sussex was not too stressful, while at the same time also being challenging and interesting. I enjoyed my courses and the ones I didn't, I could exchange easily in the first few weeks. The university really makes an effort to support its incoming exchange students, so they can have a great time overseas.
Brighton as a city is perfect for students when it comes to activities, shopping, and going out. No matter what you're into, there's something for everybody. Prices can be a bit high compared to others, but things are still affordable.
Another advantage is living so close to London. It only took me 30 minutes by train to get there. So in the unlikely event you won't find anything appealing in Brighton, London is just around the corner.
I loved it and I'm sure you will too!

Studying abroad is always a good idea! I wanted to learn better English and be out of my comfort zone for a few months. Overal my experience with studying for a semester in Brighton at Sussex university was great! I want to point out that specifically the Sussex abroad team was really great! They organized a lot of trips, helped out all the international students with ANY problems. Above all, they were very friendly which made it easy to go to them with problems or questions. Another very good reason for studying at Sussex for a semester is Brighton! What an amazing city: close to London, small city at the coast with the amazing nature surrounding it but also a city centre that is very alive and perfect for students. With a lot of typical english bars, but also some clubs.

It’s an unique experience. I had the opportunity to learn about a different culture and education system. By doing an exchange semester you’ll be able to make new friends and to improve your non native language skills. You will travel and meet new people and places while you enroll into a normal academic semester at the university. In my case, I was able to take engineering modules that my home university doesn’t offer, so it was amazing, as it provided me a new understanding of the engineering world opportunities. I also enjoy my stay as the campus is full of young students who love to chat and make friends. The accommodation was a little expensive but it worth it, as the university is a little far from town and it saved me a lot of time to live inside it.

Truly an amazing experience that I absolutely would not trade for anything else. Sussex has an extremely diverse student body and holds many different activities to encourage social interaction and cultural integration. They have an extensive list of societies suitable for whatever interests you - and if there's one that doesn't have your favourite hobby or activity, you can create a society yourself! Before going to Sussex I thought I'd only be experiencing the English way of living, but being put together in a house with nationalities from across the globe, I've learned so much more about various cultures such as Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Greek, American, Korean, Dutch, and even Estonian!

The fact that Sussex is located right in Brighton and is around twenty minutes from the town and sea by bus provides extreme convenience for the students to have a healthy balance between their academics and social life. There are so many quirky cafés, cute restaurants, and vintage shops in town! One can never get enough of all the food that these unique restaurants in Brighton offer and should definitely be part of one's bucket list to try all of them.