Program Reviews

I have been studying as a phd student at University of Sussx - School of English during the last semester. Brighton is a perfect mixture of Love, life and resarch. Social life is incredible. The city is full of pubs, clubs, cinemas. There are a lot of cultural events, gigs, performances. Sussex University' library is really well furnished. I bet that you would also find your love among the most queer and free city in Uk. Moreover,,the landscapes are amazing. The seafront, full of routes for hiking. I relly recommend.

Now that i have just finished my exchange I can say that I made the best desition ever going to the University of Sussex. Everyone is very helpful and caring. Very comfortable facilities. One of the things that surprised me the most is the amount of socials that are ofered for students, that makes the university more than just classes and helps you to make new friends and create great memories.
I had a really great time and I would totally recomend this place for a year abroad as you can find a very intercultural environment at campus.

I stayed at the University of Sussex for a full year, and it was the best decision I've made in my young adult life. I had never been to England before, actually I'd never stepped foot over the Atlantic before this experience. Everyone at Sussex was so welcoming, the campus was gorgeous (it backs right up onto a national park which made for the best strolls), and the courses were very challenging. Acclimating an American college education into the British system can be very daunting, especially in terms of the grading system and course expectations, but I found it all to be worth it because of the experiences Brighton and Sussex have to offer for such a large international student population. Some of my fondest memories, and closest friendships were made there.

I really enjoyed my time at the University of Sussex in their Summer School. I was there for one session (roughly a month), which was a nice amount of time to acclimate to England. Classes were insightful and it was easy to travel into Brighton to sightsee, find places to eat, and explore the area. There is also a nice system of trails connected directly to the university that are nice to walk down. It was also fairly easy and quick to travel to other cities in England with the rail system. I would recommend to anyone looking to study in Europe!

The program is fast paced and the content isn't easy. The midterms have 10 questions in an hour all multiple choice. The final is 20 multiple choice questions.
Every other week you have an exam.
The TA's are helpful and knowledgeable. They are shy compared to American ones but are very friendly once spoken to.
The flats are very nice, spacious, clean, and private. I really enjoyed the accessibility to public transportation which is really reliable.
Tour groups cater to university students and will leave from campus to countries like France and the Netherlands so traveling is convenient.
The Gatwick airport is close to campus and is 2 trains away.
The study abroad directors plan multiple excursions to places like Oxford, Stonehenge, the Royal Pavilion, etc.

I did the Sussex program for physics through UCEAP and it is by far the most academically challenging task I have had to date. The learning pace was much too fast for me and some personal issues came up during my trip that caused my focus to waver. There is quiz after quiz, test after test and I had no chance to grasp concepts before it was too late it felt like. The social life was great, everyone around was friendly and even though I struggled, I wouldn’t change that experience for the world. If you have second thoughts or if money is a concern, know that money can always be payed back and experiences are forever!

I did the physics summer abroad program through UCEAP at my school, which allows you to complete 3 quarters of physics lab and lecture in 8 weeks! It sounds crazy but it's really not, because your only focus is school when you're there. Lectures were recorded, review sessions were offered, the book was helpful. I recommend this to everyone - Brighton was also a great place to go out at night or during the day. There were lots of cute shops to walk around, and the pier reminded me of Santa Monica.

I made a lot of friends through this program, a lot from California that I still keep in touch with, and a few from Brighton that I still keep in touch with. One of my friends from Brighton visited LA just a few weeks ago! This program helps you get ahead in school and gives you the time to make friends and build lasting relationships.

My term abroad was very exciting, I made new friends that I still speak to after two years now. I got to learn different subjects in a deeper way within my career, and the idea for my dissertation project back in Mexico was born during my stay at Sussex University.

I am very grateftul with Sussex University for my experience during my term abroad. I would definitely go back for a Master Degree. The academic approach is very good and all of the students were highly motivated to keep learning!

I was extremely honored to be selected as a Fulbright Summer Institute participant at the University of Sussex Summer School. I took a Field Biology course with Professor Sarah McKenzie, and it was one of the best science courses I've ever taken. It was short (only 4 weeks) but the instruction was of incredibly high quality. There was just enough in-class work/lecture to prepare you for the field, and then the majority of the learning was hands on – with a kind, supportive, knowledgeable, fun, and passionate professor. We were able to travel to many different locations around the Brighton area to learn about 4 different habitats, and I was able to see and experience sites and beautiful communities that I would have never seen if traveling for leisure. The class had just enough work/assignments to keep you busy but not stressed and there was still plenty of free time to explore England. Lastly, Professor McKenzie was so caring and attentive and planned a special excursion so that I could better explore my passions in agriculture.

I absolutely LOVED my U Sussex trip to the Harry Potter Set/Studio! The Bath trip was also really fun and the staff were kind, upbeat, and easy going but organized. There was an opening celebration/party for us at the beginning of our stay, and I also believe there was an ending party too - what a welcoming community! The campus was very pretty is a natural way with beautiful wildflower meadows and trails across campus to exercise and explore. I took advantage of the free workout classes at the gym, and they were engaging and challenging. While I had some troubles with homesickness while I was there, I really did love the UK. I loved the practicality of public transportation, the amazing history and gardens, and the overall ease of society. I would DEFINITELY recommend this program for any student interested in experiencing a new way of life while expanding their educational horizons.

I had my exchange semester in Fall 2017. I really enjoyed my time in Brighton studying at Sussex. Teachers and coordinator are very supportive of my learning. They helped challenge me. I made great friends during the exchange semester who I still keep in touch with.
Brighton is a great location by the sea with easy access to many cities as well as old towns in the South of England for those who want to explore. Beautiful beach, a hip atmosphere and nice weather. I would highly recommend doing a semester at Sussex.