University of Sussex (reviews)

The open module electives can be taken in any area of your interest outside your degree subject, which allows a much wider breadth of studying experience. I also had the opportunity to study abroad for a year last year which was the best experience of my life so far! Integrating this into my course has really opened my perspective towards culture and education, and I am really grateful Sussex gave me this chance to explore this.

Sussex is a bright, vibrant and diverse university with a really great atmosphere. I’ve just completed my first year and living in halls on the Sussex campus alongside all my friends and being within walking distance to all my academic classes was fantastic. The short distance into Brighton and easy transport links was a huge bonus, the 24/7 bus service from campus into the city was a massive help – the N25 will always be a life saver! My particular department of Global Studies has supportive and friendly staff who understood my personal circumstances within my first year and did their utmost to support me with my studies whilst allowing me the time to grieve my situation, it made the world of difference. The style of teaching at Sussex is fantastic too, i found the seminars with doctoral tutors particularly interesting as I found this is where my critical thinking skills developed, where myself and my peers had conversations and debates about the topic of the lectures that week and the readings, this was particularly helpful for essay brainstorming in assessment season. Overall, University of Sussex is an inspiring and engaging place to be, i’ve learnt an awful lot and so glad I chose it for university.

At the beginning of my educational journey at the University of Sussex, I was a mixture of different emotions. While most were negative, such as anxiety, stress, and sadness from having to leave my home, some were happy. Unfortunately, my time at the university has just exasperated the negatives.

Not only were the people not overly welcoming, but they also didn’t seem to care at all about my mental and physical health. You have to go through a list of people to talk to the person you need – and then soon as you think you found the right person they refuse to help!

One thing that I wish I looked into before accepting my offer from the University of Sussex was the number of strikes that occur. I’m losing out on money and education by being here.

They take away our classes, our seminars, they don’t offer the help you need, and the charge you for absolutely everything. Get ready for your wallet to be completely empty! Because even if you want to drop into the gym, you’ll be looking at a fee.

In my opinion, stay away! Make sure you do your research and don’t settle for inequalities. Fight for your right to an education at a reasonable price.

As an international student and especially as a black young woman, finding a university that would accommodate me and push me to achieving my full potential was my main focus while finding a university. And I am more than pleased to say that UoS helped me do that and more.
UoS is filled with students from diverse cultural backgrounds which allows for exchange of ideas between students and encourages co-existence among its students.

Additionally, the university of Sussex possess capable and professional staffs who will assist you and aid you in whatever course you decide to study in the university.

The university also provides extracurricular activities and sport programs which are helpful for all round student development.

The location of UoS is yet another factor which should influence you to make UoS your first choice as it is situated in one of the most choicest locations in the UK which is Brighton. It is not too far from the main city and security is one of the universities priorities.

In conclusion, UoS is the perfect opportunity for you to come and fully accomplish your dreams and reach the pinnacle of your career.