Podiatry

University of Brighton

Brighton is a great city to live and work in. I live near the Falmer campus, so it's easy for me to get in via car/bus/bike depending on the weather. The sports facilities are excellent, and the student support has been amazing. I started my course at a very complicated time in my life, and I feel well understood for the first time in my (long) academic experience. It also helps to have a great cohort. On the academic side, I wish there could have been a bit more anatomy teaching, but on the whole, we have covered so much ground in a very short time, and it has been such an enjoyable experience overall. Tutors are friendly and approachable and really want to help you do well. There are a couple of minor niggles – mainly administrative, but that's life. Nothing's perfect. On the whole, I have really enjoyed my time at the uni and can't believe it'll be coming to a close in a couple of months.

Best things about my school (University of Brighton) • Supportive staff and guidance The people I’ve interacted with have generally been helpful and responsive. When I had questions or felt unsure, I could usually find someone who explained things clearly and helped me move forward. • Strong placement support (clear and structured) The placement side feels well-organised overall. There’s clear guidance, and when issues come up, the support around placements is reliable, which makes a big difference for a clinical course. • Good student services and campus resources Student support, careers support, and campus services have been genuinely useful. I’ve also found university life quite welcoming, with opportunities to get involved (events, societies, ambassador work, etc.). Worst things about my school • Some admin steps can be slow at the beginning Early on, there were a few small delays or “waiting” moments with administrative processes (like placement-related paperwork or allocation). It did get resolved, but it can be frustrating when you’re trying to plan ahead. • Mandatory online training can feel annoying There are required training modules (like conduct and safety-related ones) that are straightforward, but they can feel like box-ticking, especially when you already have a busy schedule. • Finance processes can be unclear sometimes A few money-related steps (such as timing of discounts/scholarships or payment/refund processes) don’t always feel transparent, so you may need to chase or double-check.

Brighton is a great city to be a student in due to its vibrancy, events, inclusivity, being on the coast and close to the countryside too. The University of Brighton itself is very supportive and has great facilities. Downsides are that due to its popularity, accommodation can be expensive. There are different campuses which are quite spread out. I am based at Falmer which I like as its a bit quieter than the other campuses but has great modern facilities.