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How to make friends at university: tips and advice

Making friends in a new place can often feel like a daunting prospect. But no fear, here is a guide to help you with the ins and outs of university social life! 5 ways to make friends at uni 1. Meet people in uni halls The first friends students often make are the people they…

Home from home: an intern’s view of the University of Brighton (long read)

I’m Aderonke Ademola, and I study Sociology and Criminology at Warwick University. This summer I took part in the 10,000 Black Interns programme at the University of Brighton.

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My university Clearing experience: Student Clearing Stories

Clearing students are just like you… Don’t think you are alone, each year lots of students come to university this way and each one has their own Clearing experience to talk about. Here are some quotes from three current students. Read through to their Clearing stories: you’ll probably find someone who’s journey might have been…

International student Clearing stories: George Diamantopoulos

George studies Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons). As an international student their Clearing experience was a little different. Still, as with our other student blogs about Clearing, they have useful insights and advice. Why did you apply through Clearing? During the summer of 2019 I was expecting my IELTS results which I needed to apply to university…

What is it like studying a Biomedical Science degree at University of Brighton?

Develop your style at Brighton You can direct your own learning and suggest tools and methods that help you understand complex physiological systems. I have used and observed lab equipment including confocal, electron and atomic microscopes, spectrometers, spirometer and four-lead electrocardiograms. Real-life benefits of study My favourite module was Diet and Exercise. One of the…

What is it like studying an ecology degree at University of Brighton?

Do your research for university Choosing what to study was slightly difficult as there are a range of courses related to the environment, each specialising in different areas. Originally I wanted to study zoology because I loved learning about animals, but I changed my mind to ecology because I also wanted to learn about the…

What is it like studying an education degree at Brighton?

I enjoyed reading more about the lectures The transition to degree level was for me mostly noticeable in the amount of reading, I had done a literature A-level but the amount of reading I have done on this degree is definitely more. However, this is also a benefit as I am always interested in the…

What is it like studying an engineering degree at University of Brighton?

Develop your specialism at Brighton Engineering is a very structured course so all the mechanical, automotive, and aeronautical students work together until the third year. All engineers learn the essential engineering skills and the foundations of a variety of areas before narrowing into individual strains in the final year. I think this structure works very…

What is it like studying a maths degree at University of Brighton?

I’m adapting to university study Mathematics is not the easiest of courses, as you may expect. Lots to learn and remember. That being said, I have had great support returning to education after taking four years away from studying and day by day I’m finding it easier and progressing with my work. We’re assessed in…

What is it like studying a nursing degree at university?

Nursing is my dream job I have always wanted to study nursing but it took me a while to get there. I had a teaching degree already and I was working so it was a financially difficult decision. When I found out that I could get a student loan for a second degree (provided it…