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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
First gen student
It has excellent facilities with passionate teachers; however, parking could be improved
18-24 years
I love campus life and really enjoy the commute in each day, especially when the campus feels like a metropolis away from the city of brighton, as its location is in the South Downs. The student union is a bit of a let down, prices in the bar aren't too dissimilar to local pubs which is a bit disheartening as I though the whole point of a Student Union bar was for it to be cheaper. Moreover, I do not feel that they have much to do with students or offer much support other than free sanitary products once a week.
The look and feel on campus is great. Could be improved by more interactive learning, I do geography so I get to do more hands on stuff, but for most of my friends that do other subjects its basically all reading off a powerpoint.
Lovely location, great student life, good support. Campus renovations and building going on, so feels a bit like a construction site.
Great place to study; supportive staff, great courses and beautiful campus
18-24 years
First gen student
18-24 years
University of Sussex is one of the most sunniest and greenest universities in the whole UK. The atmosphere around the uni is one of the best I experienced, so calm and filled with fresh air. The uni conducts a lot of interesting programs time to time which make studying more engaging. The only drawback I felt in the uni was , currently a lot a construction are taking place in the uni which causes some paths to be blocked and also noise pollution but as all the construction work is done I believe the problem will be resolved on its own
Not sure yet. Everything seems okay
About the best is that everyone is enthusiastic and active. I don't have to be embarrassed and nervous about my bad speaking, everything here seems to guide you to take charge of your life, not set in stone. Therefore, I start to looking forward to meet anyone who comes from different backgrounds. Another thing that I’m crazy about is definitely Falmer Bar. I almost tried to order all of meals on the menu, and I love the fantastic taste. The worst part is that students unions. I've emailed several different societies but haven't received a response, and I'm really looking forward to joining them. It's going to be a big part of my memory. I don't know if there was a problem with the email I used at first, but always, I'm a little disappointed with this part.
I love the lecturers in the Global Studies school, they're all so experienced and incredible to learn from. The transport to and from uni is very expensive though and as a disadvantaged student I struggle to afford it. There could also be better cheap food options - the £2 hot meal deal never tastes that great and it costs double to price to have any sides with it.
I love the feel of campus and the big open spaces. As a second year I still get lost around campus and wish that there was more signposting and maps. Excellent stay in uni halls - east slope in particular.
The support is really good and helpful. The community is very welcoming and inclusive. There are many opportunities to get involved in different areas of the uni. Some facilities are a little bit dated but the campus is a good size and pleasant to walk around.
Ugly campus but great staff and the student life is good but only if you find the right society
The lecturers are really engaging and passionate about their subjects. The resources available to students is very helpful for transferring from sixth form to university
18-24 years
First gen student
So far I have no worst aspects and think it’s a great place to study with a gorgeous campus, easy access to Brighton whilst being just outside the busyness and very friendly and helpful staff and students.
My experience as a student with disabilities has been really positive. Really supportive and accessible advisors without which I wouldn’t have been able to get here. Vast majority people open and friendly, which was a worry before I arrived. Brand new accommodation in campus, and even though it has deep slopes surrounding, accessible accommodation is on level ground near all the main facilities so everything is close by. Always things that can be improved anywhere but so far, it’s been amazing. Signage and a site map from hell, that looks like an electrical circuit, more hand rails needed in places and a bit more awareness and offer of assistance from catering and housing maintenance staff would be appreciated. I have disabilities that aren’t immediately obvious but which are nevertheless severe. This is probably because housing and catering are contracted out, but I’ve found all the university staff, including tutors, disability team, down to library staff really make an effort to be as supportive as possible.
The nightlife doesn't get old, it is always bustling with noise. Plenty of places to study on campus, variety of food choices however the co-op is very expensive needs more events, funding for societies so this can occur.
Course is amazing!
Living on campus almost feels like you are in a little village and there are so many study centers where you can meet so many people and also get so much help, one aspect that I would say is a downfall is the building work that is going on and I know that it is to improve the campus but I was not warned about how noisy it would be rather told it would only be minor
4.3
The campus is absolutely Beautiful, Located in an amazing place, whilst still near Brighton for an amazing student experience. The only problem at the moment is that half the campus is a building site, which isn't great especially as its right in front of my accommodation.
The facilities provided for my course is great and, there is lots of help for getting work placements and future jobs, however currently at the beginning of the course its very simple and slow going. for someone who has already studied the subject, even just at gcse, there is much less to learn or do.
Its a old but Beautiful building with lots of character and good vibes, however there is a building site right outside that has to be walked through to get to the rest of campus. It is however very cheap, and the internet is very fast.