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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
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Good University
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The support offered with assignments could be improved
Good facilities for science students
Pretty good tbh, cool city too.
18-24 years
First gen student
I love the campus and how there is access to shops & bars within a reasonable distance. I think that student support could be a little better as i find it difficult to ask for help or establish where to look for the correct help if needed. Another great thing is the library access, it is a good place to study and a very big building.
Sussex university has a campus which has amazing architecture and sits within the hills. The nature surrounding the campus within the South Downs makes it even more beautiful and the clean environment makes it a better place to study. There is an array of student support services from housing support to academic advisors to their nightline run by student volunteers. To add there are 24 hour receptions on campus to be there for students in halls which can support you from medical issues to being locked out of your flat. There is also an array of societies that students can join from sports to music to gaming and religion and this helps people find more friends. The university has a dog walking society that meet three times a week for a walk and people volunteer their dogs to be a part of the programme. Some of the facilities on campus can seem outdated however sussex is constantly looking towards updating their campus with the plan to add a lift to the library and the renovation of Park Village accommodation to West Slope. The campus is quite a distance from Brighton centre however there is a remarkable bus service that runs all night as well as the train station by the AMEX Stadium. Overall Sussex University is a very supportive and friendly university set in the amazing city of Brighton.
Sussex is a great place to be a student. Great people and the friendliest in England. The downsides are the cost of living and the campus buildings are worn down and aren’t that aesthetically pleasing.
The university do token things to help those of us that struggle financially. For example they claimed to be supplementing food cost on campus, in reality there is an option to receive a cup of rice and beans for £2. Every lunch time is like a scene from a dystopian as everyone reluctantly queues for their portion of gruel. I wish they were either honest and did nothing or genuine and tried to support us. The department for informatics on the other hand is extremely supportive, providing excellent teaching, peer assisted learning schemes that are actually used, 24 hour access to labs, free yoga sessions and actively listen to students whilst implementing positive changes.
It is a great place to study and really enjoy the location being so close to Brighton and the seafront. Great facilities on campus, look and feel would be higher if not for all the construction, but know it's for the better of the campus and will be worth it in the end, wish i was staying long enough to see it. Enjoying all my lessons, have great instructors both in lectures and seminars.
My university experience has been quite fulfilling in many aspects, yet there are areas for improvement. Best Aspects: Homely Atmosphere: The university provides a sense of belonging and a supportive community, which creates a homely environment. Strong Student Support: The support for students, both academically and personally, is great. The faculty and support staff are readily available and approachable, making it easier to seek guidance or assistance when needed. Academic Support: The academic support system is strong. There are resources available for academic help, such as tutoring, workshops, and mentoring programs, ensuring students receive the necessary assistance to excel in their studies. Aspects to be Improved: Outdated Facilities: Some of the facilities, especially lecture and seminar rooms, feel outdated. Upgrading these spaces could significantly enhance the learning environment and overall experience for students. Accessibility Challenges: Although the university's location is convenient, public transport accessibility can be a challenge at times. Improving transport links to and from the university could benefit both students and staff. Improvement Suggestions: Renovation and Upgrading: Investing in the renovation and modernization of outdated facilities would greatly improve the overall learning environment. Upgraded spaces can enhance the educational experience and contribute to a more positive atmosphere. Enhanced Transportation Options: Working to improve public transport access to the university would make it more accessible for students and staff, potentially alleviating commuting challenges. Continued Emphasis on Support: While the university already offers great student support, continuing to enhance these services would further benefit the student body. Overall, my university has been a fantastic place to study due to its supportive atmosphere and the emphasis on academic success. However, the institution could make significant strides by updating facilities and improving transport accessibility to further enhance the student experience.
The university of Sussex is a fun university and the student support offered is amazing. The location of the university is great close to town but lots of places to go on walks. However campus itself feels dull with not much going on.
It is a modern campus with lots of activities to take part in
Great variety of societies, some inconvenient timetabling.
18-24 years
First gen student
Best: probably the people i’ve met and the location of the university itself. it’s in brighton near the sea as well as being surrounded by beautiful fields and hills, which is my favourite part. My degree as well, I really enjoy the law school and all the facilities and the teachers too always willing to help. Worst; i would say that the first year of my university experience was the worst mainly because it was affected by covid. i understand that it is out of the university’s control but they still charged us the full price and some of the ways they went about the restrictions and stuff i really didn’t like. i lived on campus at the time and they had so many security on there it often made us feel more unsafe than safe. also had incidents where security as well as police had run into our flat kitchen, reaslied it’s just me and my friend and left. it was quite scary. but yeah apart from that, my university experience has been pretty good.
The Uni is next to Brighton which is a great city to live in, that said transport to the uni can be a little awkward. The course itself is well equipped and structured to be as accessible to all students as its feasible. The availability of the campus facilities make on campus study as easy and comfortable as studying from home.
Great location, very friendly staff and students. The student union could be improved and have more events like other universities.
Lovely campus, teaching facilities are good and support from lecturers is mostly really good. Could do with more study space for students to use in breaks or to do online meetings in.
4.3
Sussex can be great as it's a really nice location, I like the variety of cafe's and bars that they have. I think the spaces available for students are great, especially containing microwaves and other facilities like that. The staff in general are really friendly and my lecture and seminar tutors are happy to help if needed They offer many services but they aren't always specialised (can be quite general). For example, when applying for a careers appointment (that I thought would be for psychology), it was just a general appointment and by the end of the talk I had just been sent a list of traditional and non-traditional psychology careers which I thought was quite basic.
It's difficult for me to comment as I was taught fully online for my first year and then mainly online for the second. Currently my contact hours are good and I like the opportunity to talk to my tutors in-person. I was very disappointed this year when I couldn't do my dissertation question I wanted. I pay to be at University and couldn't study what I was passionate and this was due to a lack of time from my tutor and because no one else picked my research question. I shouldn't have to work in a group in the first place if I don't want to when I have paid to be here for 3 years, and just because other people aren't interested enough in the same topic (that the tutor offered).
Very expensive but the student union fought for money back as our Wi-Fi regularly did not work, and we couldn't use facilities due to COVID but were still charged for them. Honestly, the SU made my experience good. I liked Bodium because it was close to the East Slope reception and sharing bathrooms wasn't an issue at all because of how they were distributed. In terms of safety, people let off fireworks in our house, someone had a knife on campus at one point. This is due to people coming to campus who didn't live there and obviously not caring about the consequences. The price of the accommodation isn't right also, this doesn't affect me anymore but I think it's immoral to have such high rent. Norwich house which is the cheapest is not a nice accommodation to live in (old, very shared), Stanmer house has rats and the water didn't work regularly while I was there. I think living conditions like this are important and should be offered at a reasonable price. It shouldn't matter if the campus rent reflect Brighton renting prices.