Deciding to study abroad in Brighton was easily one of the best decisions I have ever made. Zoe, Mary, and Becca are absolutely amazing at supporting the students and the rest of Brighton only improved the experience that much more. On a quite warm day, me and a few friends went down to the Brighton Pier to ride all of the rides and eat some delicious ice cream. Hands down one of my favorite days I spent in Brighton. It is a wonderful and charming little beach town, while only a short train ride away from the hustle and bustle of London. Brighton is the perfect location for anything you might want to accomplish while you're in England and I highly suggest choosing Brighton as your study abroad location! Such a fantastic experience!

Studying abroad at Brighton University was possibly one of the most amazing and smartest decisions I have made in my life. The program in all was great. The particular courses that I took were a perfect fit for my major. Also the program directors of USAC at the University of Brighton were so kind and warmhearted. The social scene was lively and I always had a good time. I've made some friends for life on this study abroad trip and I recommend studying in Brighton if given the opportunity.

I could sit here and talk about stories from Brighton for years, but the most important story in my heart is just the memories of the amazing friendships I have made. There's something about friends that have had all the same life changing experiences as you. A week before we left we say on our couch, crying and reminiscing on all the amazing adventures we've had together that you just can't get anywhere else.

Brighton is the perfect place to stay if you're looking for a place for social interactions and the quietness of a small town. The bus and train systems make it easy to get everywhere you want to go. Taking a day to just go into town, have afternoon tea in my favorite place (The Mock Turtle), and walk down by the pier make for the best day. The friends that I have made throughout this program make it even better.

Four years later and it's still the best decision I ever made. If I could do it all over again right this second I would. I don't even know where to start because there are so many awesome things about this program. The biggest thing for me was not only learning a lot about teaching in a hands on way that I had never experience before, but being immersed in the culture and learning a lot about myself. I grew up and became more independent, and changed for the better in ways I never would have if not for this trip. I got to see the history and mesmerizing architecture of the country that's not available to us in the states. The weekend trips are 110% worth it because you would never plan it or get as much for as little money as you pay on your own. The program itself is amazing and they make sure to teach you things for classroom, but they also give you experiences that are worth so much more. They know how valuable getting immersed into the culture is. I remember walking around and exploring Brighton for hours because it is a one of a kind city. You're right in the coast, with a million options of places to eat, shop, and explore, but you're also only an hour or so train ride away from London. I loved the accommodations because you had your own room and bathroom, but shared a common area and full kitchen. The transportation was easy and convenient no matter what time of day or night. You see cliffs, castles, Stonehenge, bath, Oxford, London, etc. I grew as a person and teacher and made life long friends. If you're reading this, there's no question, you should make the best decision of you're life too.

I have never had such greater experiences in my life! Opening my mind to a new culture has allowed for me to enjoy another culture and even learn things about my own that I would not otherwise notice. The only thing that I regret is leaving the wonderful city of Brighton.

England was definitely one of my top choices for studying abroad, but my toughest decision was figuring out where in England! There were a lot of good options, but it ultimately came down to either Bristol or Brighton. I didn't know too much about either place at the time, but my gut was telling me to go to Brighton. That ended up being the best decision I have ever made in my life so far! Brighton is such a funky, lively, diverse city. It's a place where anything goes and everyone is welcome! There are always events, concerts, festivals, etc 'going on-- so don't worry about getting bored or having nothing to do. The nightlife is also really good! There is something for everyone with plenty of bars, nightclubs, comedy clubs, concert venues, and everything inbetween! Brighton is a city that isn't too big nor too small. It is very walkable (which I like) and like I said there is plenty do and see. I found myself discovering a new favorite cafe or bar every week in the funky streets of North Laine or the Lanes. Not to mention the breathtaking scenery of the beach and pier that you get to see every time you go into town. Brighton also isn't too far from neighboring 'traditional' towns like Lewes (it has a castle!!!) or Stanmer Park (go here for tea!!!) or a wondrous hike at Devil's Dyke! All of these places are a bus ride away (You can walk to Stanmer Park from your housing!).

The international advisers at Brighton were absolute gems! They were easy and fun to talk to and were willing to help me with any type of problem I encountered. They definitely helped make my transition to Brighton a breeze!

I'm sure I can go on writing for hours about how great Brighton is, but I won't do that. You should just go discover for yourself and have the best adventure of your life!!! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

Brighton is absolutely amazing!! I have never had a more incredible, life changing experience than studying abroad at Brighton. The city itself always had something to do. Whether it be great clubs and restaurants in the winter or fun music festivals and outdoor shopping in the Spring, Brighton had everything to offer. The beach is beautiful and makes for a perfect place to hang out with friends during nice weather on the weekends.
The advisors, Becca and Mary, were extremely helpful and welcoming, always making you feel at home. The excursion trips they take you on are really affordable for all that you get to do and it makes it really easy to see new things you may not have necessarily thought about going to see. It's also a good way to see cool sites like Stonehenge and cities like Oxford without having to plan the trip yourself!!
The campus location was nice because they are on a gorgeous campus that is only a bus ride from the center of town but surrounded by beautiful English hills so you get the best of both city and nature. Also, the campus has really nice amenities like a library with printing, a cafe, a really nice sports complex with intramural fields, and they even have a train station nearby so when you take a weekend trip to Italy or France or wherever, it's easy to get to the airport in London which is only two hours or so away.
That also leads me to my next point that Brighton is a perfect location for traveling! I was able to go to over 8 different countries in 5 months because England is so accessible to the rest of Europe. I wouldn't have been able to see nearly as many cities if I had been anywhere else, especially Ireland and Scotland because they are pretty far East compared with the mainland of Europe.
Overall, Brighton was perfect for me. The classes were challenging but not overwhelming, the study abroad staff was accepting and welcoming, the campus was beautiful and full of opportunities, and the city was entertaining and travel friendly. Really, what more could you ask for?