Program Reviews

I definitely recommend this program. It is a lot of work, but there is a lot of support at this university. The town of Brighton is so much fun, and it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The rooms were also very nice and clean, and there was plenty of space. As long as you put in work during the week, you can have fun and explore on the weekends while still doing well in the program. The lounge area had ping pong and pool, which was a great way to relax. When I would get tired of dining hall food, the co-op had pretty good meals. The professors were very good lecturers and helpful outside of class as well. The ATs clearly cared and put in a lot of work by holding review sesssions and helping us during workshops. Overall, this was an incredible experience.

During my study abroad, I studied Physics. It was a lot of information and a very dense course given it was a year worth in just one summer. Besides studying, I was able to visit a lot of places. My only negative comment was the food offered. Maybe it’s just because I am from USA, but the food was very bland and needed a lot more seasoning. A change in the menu would also be nice instead of the same items always. Besides that, the ATs were more than willing to help and allowed us to achieve a good grade. I found the living situation to be quite homey. We had our rooms and bathrooms cleaned every week which was completely unexpected but nice. You were provided a towel and some laundry detergent. The laundry facilities were by the office and the mailboxes too.

There is a whole range of fun activities provided by the student union and clubs and societies make sure there is never a dull moment whether you want to have a good time partying at some of the (abundant) local nightlife, or if your idea of a good time is joining a sporting team or getting together for some wholesome crafting or wine and cheese nights with friends. There is always an opportunity to have fun and meet new people. Not to mention the fantastic location of the university, right on the edge of Brighton, one of the most beautiful beachside cities and full of so much music and hipster culture, as well as one of the most inclusive places in the UK. The only negative I can think of for Sussex Uni is as a student going for only one semester, I was not able to live in the on campus accommodation, however I have found out from someone who is going next year that this has changed and anyone is able to live on campus.

Living in Brighton was amazing, and Sussex is a great school to study in on exchange.

I’d recommend Sussex if you don’t really plan on staying in a library 24/7 and want to focus more on meeting new people, joining clubs, travelling, and other extracurricular activities. Brighton is a really cute place to live and it’s only an hour or so away from London Gatwick airport which has cheap flights to Europe.

The city’s nightlife is alive every night, at least by my standards. Even if you’re not really a party animal there’s tons to do. The campus itself is surrounded by beautiful nature and you can easily go for a walk after class and explore.

Writing this review is making me miss it a lot, so I really do recommend coming here. You won’t regret it!

I think it's probably always a good idea to go abroad to study at a different university if one has the opportunity. You learn not only from academic courses but from the whole experience in general, the many meetings, chance to discover new interests and see new places. I would highly recommend spending time at University of Sussex. It's a big university with high quality education and many different opportunities to choose from study wise and a variety of student organisations and unions, groups where you can pursue almost any hobby there is. The support system for international students is excellent, the university is beautifully located among green hills called the Downs, and Brighton, the city nearby is a wonderful place to live. People are friendly and very welcoming, and the city ful of nice pubs, cafes, quirky shops and a wonderful beach by the sea.

I had the best study abroad experience I could ever dream of. Coming from a small liberal arts college, studying in a large university was a different experience but it was great. I got placed in a hotel by the seaside with people from all over the world. Brighton is a really great city with the beach, nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, and shops. I became more independent and learned to book train, plane tickets, and hotels for weekend trips. I made some of the best friends I could ever ask for and memories that will last a lifetime. I’ve grown as a person and friend - I’ve become more outgoing at my home school and gained so much knowledge about other cultures. I am so grateful to always have my semester abroad to look back on for the rest of my life.

I really liked Brighton, it was always lovely to go there to walk around. The Sussex campus was really nice and had a good atmosphere around it. I pretty much always felt safe. Going to the club in Brighton was a very cool experience and coming back to my own room at Sussex made even more that cool. The only thing that was a bit of a bummer were the people I shared my kitchen with, because the kitchen was always dirty, but it was really only my flat, because my friends didn't have that problem. And also, the class I took wasn't fun to me, it seemed more like a film history class not a learning film class. Our professor was nice but she never explained herself well enough when it came to our small prohects/homework. Other than those things, it was really amazing to see a small part of the UK.

Studying abroad gave me the opportunity to met new people and new cultures. I took the Economic course at the University of Sussex and it was quite satisfying. The level of teaching was really high and the resources they used were up to the expectations. They were very useful. I also think that the facilities and the commodities were pretty good. But what I enjoyed the most was the people I met and the friends that I made.
It is also important to mention how incredible was the library. It had thousands of books and is really comfortable. Another good aspect about the University of Sussex is the huge campus they have. It is sorrounded by nature and a lovely environment. It was a great Experience and an incredible trip. It has changed my life.

I had the most amazing time spending a year exchange. Brighton itself is a magic city and the societies within the University make it so worth it. The campus is easy to follow. Loved it so much!

I was a drama and music student.The classes were interesting and the lecturers were great to listen to you. The classes are difficult but rewarding
Some of the people I met during my time here have since become my bestest friends. I loved the University and its been one of the best things I have done. I have since made friends for live all over the world and developed new skills I didn’t know I had! I saw lots of theatre with the Brighton fringe also and the West End, Brighton is also a quick hop to London and a fantastic gateway to seeing lots more of the country.

Sussex is an excelente university. It has fun classes that have a high academic level and also has a lot of spaces to make friends and meet people. There is no shortage of things to do or opportunities to learn.
Sussex is an excellent space for learning, with a great library, cafes al across campus and no shortage of green spaces to relax and chill with friends.
Professors and administrative staff are kind and always ready to help exchange students in whatever they might need, be it academic or mental help. The staff of Sussex abroad is also ready to help and extremely kind to all exchange students, on top or organising trips, barhops and all sorts of activities for students.
All in all it’s and incredible experience and a semestre I’ll have close to my heart always