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Sort:Latest reviewsI love the University of Sussex
The campus is very accessible and easy to find your way around. Most of the lecturers are easy to contact and the module convenors are very knowledgeable . However, some are harder to get hold of and they have a habit of setting very large amounts of work because of a smaller amount of teaching hours, this makes it hard to keep up, especially when everything is set at the same time.
Nice atmosphere, nice campus.
It is a walkable uni and there are lots of different coffee shops on campus
Some more on campus activities set up by the Students union would be good.
The university has definitely demonstrated amazing student support. Having had to take some time off of in person classes both my tutors and wider university staff has been understanding and offered me support with my studies. The facilities are amazing with everything you could need to study provided at your fingertips, especially for history with the Universities links with The Keep archival facilities are top notch! Location wise the university is beautiful and really accessible for living off of campus too. The only thing to be improved could possibly be more student outlets other than the coop as this can be quite expensive. But student life and societies are amazing! Overall just a wonderful experience!
I really enjoy the multiple access to study areas next to places to eat e.g. the many café areas in Sussex such as the Botanical Café, where you are able to charge your devices and have a table to sit at/ do work whilst you enjoy the food.
The good aspects of my uni experience do tend to vary, with different tutours and lecturers providing us with changing degrees of support. The study facilities are good and well kept, however I do think there could always be more or at least more encouragement for students to study in places other than the library. For my course we tend to be placed in buildings that clearly have had less funding and are visibly much more worn, currently though I don’t see an issue with this. The main worse aspect of my uni experience is the prices of food and drink on campus, with Sussex having the most expensive coop in the UK which personally I think is despicable, particularly considering it is the only option for many students who live on campus. The new canteen/eat central provides adequate food options that are also healthy but again they tend to be on the more expensive side which just isn’t feasible for a university student.
Fav parts: the university community is great and people are always happy to talk or help you. Course variety: Liberal Arts is one of the best courses - the university facilitates any needs and i have so much opportunities to try modules from other courses. improvements: Communication: i would like clarity and consistency in course information - Liberal Arts is such an interesting and diverse course but i'd like to have more consistency. Facilities: Some areas, like the library or student centre study spaces can get crowded during peak times. also it would be good to have a student union bus or a deal with the bus company as bus prices are rising too high
The facilities are amazing, clean and looked after. However, we often have heating on and the windows open - wasting electricity and money! The student support is so good, offering a wide range of options. The student union is incredible with campaigning, advocating and other events. The campus is great in Falmer with the beautiful surrounding nature! However, the buildings are morbid, 60s and ugly, giving a depressing feel of the campus. I would love to see more nature and colour!
Best is the amount of opportunities and things you can engage in Worst is my accomadation
Good mental health support, but accommodation and transport is faulty
Everyone is helpful and nice.
Love the university and where it’s located, great blend of Brighton’s city life and at the same time surrounded by nature. Great students’ societies and classes are a reasonable level of difficulty.
4.3
Amazing campus and city! Really beautiful in autumn. Felt so safe even when walking alone late at night. I love the community at uni. Everyone at Uni is extremely friendly.
So easy to make friends in biomed. And lecturers are extremely supportive and knowledgeable.