While Abroad...

My experience at the University of Sussex was overall fantastic. I enjoyed Brighton and Hove. When I first arrived I felt as though it was an easy transition into the community and felt comfortable living here. The housing that was provided, The Langfords Hotel, was not ideal. There were constant problems that never seemed to be solved. Staff also did not seem to care about the living conditions of the students - at one point a stranger came into my room and staff did nothing about this. The ride to campus was also almost an hour-long which at times made going to campus hard. However, the scenic views were wonderful, with the ocean within walking distance and the other sites a short train or bus ride away. While I did not travel outside of the UK, I do not feel as though I missed anything by staying in Brighton. The classes that I took while here where much like what I would take at my home university, which made me feel, for the most part, comfortable with the idea that I could keep up with others in the classes. The other students in my classes were very excepting of me, making me feel included within the school dynamic. I would gladly recommend this program to others that are thinking about studying abroad in the UK.