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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsuni halls rent is atrocious and building work on campus makes it an unappealing place to be. the students union is really good though, and Brighton is such a great city to be in!
The facilities are very modern inside, lecturers seem very approachable. I think being introduced to your academic advisor at the beginning of the year in person would make it easier to reach out later if needed
The support I have received is amazing and the people I am surrounded by are so nice. I love where I study, it is close to the sea and the nightlife is great. My course is great and my lectures are very good at their jobs.
Many different places to study
I love everything about the uni: the course, the campus and the people. All of it feels so welcoming and right for me, and is allowing me to experience uni in the way i hoped i would.
Campus has a very nice atmosphere and is very friendly Student support/help could be better
18-24 years
First gen student
The location is beautiful and everyone is very friendly and helpful. I also find the area to be very safe and progressive great for university student. The campus is a bit far from the city and will take a 40 minute bus ride. However i find it a good place to study.
18-24 years
The community is amazing and security has made it feel extra safe, it’s so easy to be involved in the school and have a voice heard. It could be improved by making compulsory assignments within the first week which would just be to come to lectures with a group or meet a specific group, that way the pupils who are likely to skip lectures are able to meet new people and be encouraged to attend.
My best experience has been the friends i’ve made and the nightlife as well as the support i’ve been provided by the university. My worst experience has been my flatmates that caused me to move flat. I am 22 and was told i would be put in a flat with people my age and I think more of an effort could have been made for that to of been possible.
Its great to be hear. Beautiful Campus and different people to meet with. Great support from the staff of uni. Feels unreal to be hear.
18-24 years
Best: The course and supportive staff that teach the course. I have never once felt stupid or not good enough and feel highly supported in my studies as well as my future. Worst: Student Union, as apart of a society I rely heavily on their help however some of their staff don’t know what they are doing and the responses can be very slow.
Campus look and feel make the best of studying. It makes me more motivated and excited. However some of the buildings are old and might me needed for a makeover.
Love my life at uni of sussex, super friendly environment and beautiful campus and Brighton is the best. Only thing that could be improved is more sport societies for people not wanting to play at the highest level
Great campus and facilities. Teaching is top-notch and lots of important research going on here. Not really anything I would improve, I have had a brilliant experience with lots of support and opportunities. Has a beautiful campus nestled in the South Downs but also 5-10 minutes on the train to the centre of Brighton, which is probably the best city to live in the UK. Diverse, tolerant, lots to do whether you like music and nightlife or more quiet peaceful activities. Overall, a fantastic experience.
Sussex uni has been a building site for the past two years, but otherwise is a gorgeous, well-connected campus. The staff at teaching levels are amazing and there are so many places to study.
Loads of different places to study - library is very big with lots of different areas targeted for different needs e.g group study, silent study, plus open 24/7 and has good cafe options etc. Also has loads of weekly social activities, such as quiz nights and karaoke nights.
18-24 years
First gen student
make more activity
I think the overall feel of the university is very welcoming and feels extremely safe. The library is a great place to work and the availability of on hand help 24 hours a day is incredible. I think the students union could be improved to help the integration for students. As the university is relatively far from from the centre of Brighton I think the uni could do with more events etc.
Great Staff and good examinations. The construction around campus doesn’t help the ‘uni’ campus feel.
4.3
It is the perfect location to study ecology and conservation. There are lots of opportunities to join projects and start my own project through the climate leaders scholarship. As a disabled student it took me nearly 3 months to have access to a locker. The recycling bins are not used properly. Students who ride to university do not have access to a locker for wet equipment. Due to its rural setting there is a lot of ground maintenance carried out using fueled tools that I feel a better strategy could improve the carbon footprint of the University. Communication between ecology, conservation and sustainability projects needs improvement. More departments could be involved in a sustainability projects.
Some lecture are very well structured with appropriate reading lists and are connected to the appropriate quizzes. Some are very intense and not linked to quizes. Some lectures are very late and not convenient for students with dependants. Lectures do not always record video or sound making it difficult for people to watch and take notes if they are unable to do this in the lecture itself. Reading lists are extensive for people who struggle with reading.