Brighton Student Bloggers

How I Chose My Student Accommodation

Hi I’m Freya, a fourth year student studying towards a Masters in Pharmacy. I wanted to share my story of renting as a student for the last 3 years in Brighton. This blog outlines how I chose my student house, and what I learned from that experience. Brighton is a great city to live in,…

What it’s really like to live and study in Brighton

Hi there, my name is Louie, and I am a second-year student here at the university studying Sports Journalism. Within this blog I’ll be providing some useful information about what it’s really like to live and study at a uni by the sea… This includes my experience on campus, the city itself and the lifestyle…

Students making friends through Rugby at uni

How I met my people through sport at Brighton University

Hi, I’m Kameron Forward and I study mechanical engineering at The University of Brighton. Joining the university’s Rugby Union team in my second year completely changed my university experience for the better. I went from never playing the sport before to it quickly becoming the highlight of my time here. This blog post shares how…

How I used Discord to find friends and housemates at Brighton

“If you’ve got an offer, I recommend you join the Discord community. It made everything easier.” – Elodie, First Year Music Business Student In this blog, we talk to Elodie, a first-year Music Business student who used our official University of Brighton Discord server to find her housemates before she arrived. She shares how joining…

Careers support and law placements at The University of Brighton

What Law careers support can I get at the University of Brighton? I’m Morenike, a Law student here at Brighton, and I’ve gained placements and legal work experience through the support of our Careers Hub and the Careers and Employability team. If you’re a college student thinking about studying Law and want a degree that…

A colourful, pink sky in Brighton showing the i360

Orientation Week as an International Student at the University of Brighton

Practical tips from an international postgraduate student on arriving in Brighton, navigating orientation, settling in, and making friends. Julianna, a postgraduate student from the United States, shares what orientation at Brighton is really like, how to prepare documents to travelling to the UK, meet other students, and explore the city for the first time.

Is University for me?

Thinking about whether to go to university can feel daunting. There is often a mixture of excitement around the opportunities, but also the pressure to make the right decision for your future. It can feel confusing and overwhelming. This guide helps you decide if university is right for you by weighing the benefits, challenges and…

Brighton Uni Business School amongst Tress

Still unsure after visiting universities? Here’s how to decide

A student guide to choosing the right university after open days I had visited multiple universities and was unsure how to choose which university to go to when I first started looking. I felt nervous about deciding between universities as it felt like such an important decision for my future career and social life, but…

What degree should I do? How I found the course that fits me

Hi! I’m Ruby, a first year at Brighton studying Business Management with Marketing. This blog is about choosing a subject at uni and how to figure out which degree is best for you. When first deciding which degree to study it’s hard to narrow down the choices as there are so many brilliant options,…

Welcome meeting Talk at Brighton Open Day

How to make the most of a university open day: Questions to ask and what to look for

What is a university open day and why attend one? My name is Melissa McNaught, and I’m a recent graduate from the University of Brighton. I’m originally from Chester. If you’re thinking about attending the University of Brighton’s open day, this blog will give you the rundown and tips on everything you need to know…