Study Abroad at University of Sussex, Brighton

My semester spent at the University of Sussex in Brighton will always be one of my favorite memories of my time at university. Brighton is such a fun, hip, and safe town where I always felt comfortable to go and explore even on my own. The actual University of Sussex is also wonderful, I took some very interesting classes ranging from Vertebrate Physiology to American Popular Music. The format and grade breakdown of the course is very different from US schools, but the profs are very understanding & accommodating to help you adjust. All in all, I would absolutely recommend it.

Great experience - the people of Brighton are very friendly, and the town is full of plenty to do!

The housing situation: bit disappointing since they only secured on-campus housing for students staying at least 1 year. Setting aside dorm space for those staying 1 term would be a good idea to get them integrated into campus life.

Overall, if you’re looking for a british experience & prefer a smaller city compared to london (which is just a 1-2 hour train ride away), this is a great choice!

As I got the chance of studying in Brighton, I wasn't even aware which terrific time would await me. I always liked the idea of living in England as far as I knew London and by the sea, this dream seemed to be complete, and it was. Yet it's not only about the hipster flair Brighton is offering or the surrounding countryside of Sussex which made the time in Sussex unforgettable. It was the rich in international people studying and teaching there. I've learned much for a lifetime. Brighton has got so many options to spend a good time, either it's for afternoon tea, Sunday roasts, Fish'n'chips or a chilled open air cinema or a concert by fantastic British musicians! A real recommendation is the Language Café Society, a society organised by the university where you can get to know people from all over the world and practice your language skills! The workload of the classes is of good amount and it's good if you take classes with international students. The new housing on campus is more than comfortable and amazing at the same time and so are the leisure time activities on campus (Falmer Bar, Room 76, Northield Bar, sports clubs and societies). The infrastructure Sussex is providing its students is the best I can imagine - Brighton is one of most liveable city in England and that's not without a reason, I miss every second of its pleasurable life there!

The stuffs are supportive in most cases except accomination which can be a bit challenge (in my case, one-semester exchange students will stay in a hotel downtown). Their academic classes are great and I love the idea of divding into multiple sessions/classes later for large classes. The campus location does not locate in the cetre of the city, Brighton though. To me, I like it because it makes students to stay on campus and do things together. The bus ride is only 15 minutes to the city centre and bus is avaliable throughout the night.

What an adventure. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and learned so much about cultures around Europe. I’ve made life-long friends. The only complaint is Langford’s Hotel, where the international students stayed at. I hope no one has to stay there long-term. Other than that, the experience was magical.
I chose easier classes so that I could focus on learning UK culture. I didn’t spend too much time studying; I spent a ton of time exploring. I pushed myself to start a music club on campus to meet more people and join the dance team. Weekends were dedicated to traveling around UK and Europe.

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.