Societies | Brighton Student bloggers

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How being part of the ‘Believers’ Loveworld Brighton’ Society has improved my uni experience

Are you looking to find a community for yourself whilst at university and away from home? At the University of Brighton there are over 150 societies/sports teams run by the Brighton Students’ Union (BSU) and this list is the perfect place to find one! There is a society for everyone! Whether you are looking to explore something you are…

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Why I joined the Ecological Society

Starting university can be a daunting process, but joining a club or society is one easy way to make it less scary. There are so many benefits to joining a club or society, and when I started my degree, I decided to join the Ecological Society. The Ecological Society is one of the 150+ clubs…

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Why I joined the LGBTQ+ Society: a student’s perspective

Hi! I’m Emerson and I study Economics at the University of Brighton. I have been a member of the LGBTQ+ Society since my first year, and I was a committee member for my second year before stepping down ahead of my placement year. I joined the society because I needed it. The LGBTQ+ Society is…

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University Societies: Everything a Student Needs to Know!

(At the University of Brighton the societies are run by the Brighton Students’ Union – BSU) As an incoming student you probably have come across or have been encouraged to join one or more of our Societies here at University of Brighton. If you are still wondering what Societies are and how to join, then…

Brighton Students’ Union – speak to our societies

There are over 100 societies to be part of at the University of Brighton, hear a bit about what some of them get up to. Table Top Society Hey all, we’re the Table Top Society here to promote social interaction through playing board games and taking part in Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. The idea is to play RPGs and other…

Societies, sport and social: uni life outside class

Studying is very important but there’s much more to university life than lectures and seminars. We talked to some of our students and asked them to share their extra-curricular choices – from sports to politics, ecology and charity work

The new term is here! What I’m most excited about

A new term: nerve-wracking and exciting September is usually full of both apprehension and excitement as students all over the county get ready to go back to school or university. This year I have felt this even more as we begin experiencing a post-pandemic society, which of course will affect all of our university experiences….

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I chose Brighton so that I could protect the planet!

With how the Ecology and Conservation course is constructed, it might not be directly obvious how it is working on saving the environment. However, our course is training us to become scientists whose main goal is to protect our planet and its wide range of species and ecosystems. Our modules focus a lot on the…

I chose Brighton because of the students!

When describing Brighton, I would say it’s vibrant, cosmopolitan and a tourist hub! I believe what makes it so unique is the diversity of students living here. There are thousands of students from all over the world. I enjoy hanging out with classmates and friends whether it is during the daytime enjoying the sun, running…

My experience of lockdown life

Hello everyone, my name is James and I am a final year Primary Education student. Today I am writing a blog about what it is like to be a student in lockdown. I am particularly going to focus on the social aspect and how I have been able to cope during this tough time. Firstly,…