I studied at Sussex for a semester and had an amazing experience. Academically, it is an amazing university that allowed me to think critically about my subjects. There is also a lot of academic support in place and the teachers are great. There is also so much wellbeing support available. I was supported with culture shock and homesickness, and as a disabled student received amazing support for my disability/chronic illness too. During the orientation week there were lots of activities, including alcohol-free activities which I really enjoyed.

Brighton is an amazing, accessible and safe city with so many beautiful things to do. I loved exploring the seafront, the Lanes and the South Downs. It was often very sunny, too, and the autumn leaves around the campus looked incredible.

I would absolutely recommend this experience.

My experience at the University of Sussex was overall fantastic. I enjoyed Brighton and Hove. When I first arrived I felt as though it was an easy transition into the community and felt comfortable living here. The housing that was provided, The Langfords Hotel, was not ideal. There were constant problems that never seemed to be solved. Staff also did not seem to care about the living conditions of the students - at one point a stranger came into my room and staff did nothing about this. The ride to campus was also almost an hour-long which at times made going to campus hard. However, the scenic views were wonderful, with the ocean within walking distance and the other sites a short train or bus ride away. While I did not travel outside of the UK, I do not feel as though I missed anything by staying in Brighton. The classes that I took while here where much like what I would take at my home university, which made me feel, for the most part, comfortable with the idea that I could keep up with others in the classes. The other students in my classes were very excepting of me, making me feel included within the school dynamic. I would gladly recommend this program to others that are thinking about studying abroad in the UK.

Future participants should definitely ensure they have the option to extend their stay. I wish I could stay longer! The semester has been so much fun because of the social side, and I definitely stress the importance of throwing yourself into as many social/society events the uni has to offer. Invest in the communities around you! Plus Brighton's vegan food scene alone was enough to entertain me for the whole semester. As a city, it's definitely a favourable one for student exchange. It's countryside, city and beach all in one, and feels insular enough that in a short time one can feel like they've explored most it has to offer. Being a characteristically student city also means there is a fun scene for students and pretty much everything was within an hour walking distance which complements the sustainability vibe of the city.

University of Sussex gave me an unforgettable experience. This past semester I learned so much about different university, academia, country, environment and culture, and most importantly about myself. Semester abroad lets you explore every aspect of living in a foreign country and that is something you will draw from later on in your life. You meet a lot of new people throughout these few months, and in my case, everyone was nice and friendly (is this a British thing?). University of Sussex has a great student support system, in all spheres possible (from Buddy Scheme, careers & employability centre, academic advising, mental health support etc.) and many other universities could inspire themselves and aim for students' comfort and contentment as much as Sussex does. I'm very grateful for this experience, it was totally worth it!

Sussex has a very nice exchange program. It is very helpful and fun as the place to study and have a break from your life! Meet a lot of friendly friends in the off-campus house as fellow exchange buddy. The professors are very nice and helpful. The place is very safe and the accommodation too. However, there are several problems in the accommodation such as bad internet connection and only 2 washing machines for sharing. But it is not a really big deal when you already get through it. Sussex itself is very helpful and fast response with your exchange problems. They also offer a lot of fun activities to help you connect with people!. Moreover, the location is very near to London so u can do a lot of day trips to any famous cities around UK. would really recommend this study abroad 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!!

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.

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!