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A day in the life… of a Brighton media student! [video]

Best places for new (and not-so-new) students to visit in Brighton

My day – studying with blended learning

Hello everyone, my name is James, and I am a third-year Primary Education student here at the University of Brighton. I have been super busy since September and thought I’d create this blog describing my typical day in Brighton. 9am – Run with my friend To keep fit, I try and run twice a week…

Volunteering at uni – a graduate story

In 2015 I enrolled onto a Photography degree with no real desire to make money from it, or pursue it as a career, I just knew that I enjoyed telling stories through images, and eventually wanted to work somewhere in the cultural and creative sector. With that in mind I started my course and used the…

Making friends online at uni [video]

Seeing home friends during uni

When I first started at university, I was so nervous especially because I didn’t know anyone – even though I am from Brighton. Over time I met more people on my course and other students who had similar interests. But it was always nice to catch up with my local friends. Brighton is a town…

My favourite Halal restaurants

The city of Brighton is known for many things; its annual pride, the colourful graffiti and the wide array of people from different cultures that live here. As a Muslim from London, coming to Brighton I thought that I would miss eating out because there was not a lot of Halal food places being advertised….

University – there’s so much to see and do!

I have so many good memories from my time in Brighton so it’s hard to choose just one. Looking back on first year, my favourite memories include, winning the poster competition in the first week (funnily enough, the group I worked in turned out to be my best friends and I even lived with them…

Exploring outside of the city centre [video]

View of grass topped large white chalk cliffs, known as Seven Sisters, in Sussex, UK

Top places to visit in (or near!) Brighton

Brighton is a vibrant city on the south coast of England, known for its lively atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and lively arts and music scene. It is a popular destination for students, offering a range of cultural attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and a diverse mix of shops and restaurants. The city’s inclusive and creative environment makes…

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