What’s life at Sussex Uni actually like? | Gee and Lola

What’s the first year at uni really like? Sussex students Gee and Lola answer questions from our Instagram Q&A – and tell you what timetabling, timekeeping, settling in, living in halls, lectures and making friends at uni is all about.

If you’re starting at Sussex this autumn, remember to keep an eye out for Sussex staff and students wearing Ask Me badges – they’ll be happy to help if you’re stuck!

If you want to jump ahead to a question, they're here:
00:00:26 What were the first two weeks at uni like?
00:02:29 What was the most surprising thing once you’d settled in?
00:03:33 How did you find out about what you needed for Freshers'?
00:05:06 Best way to make friends?
00:06:36 How did you make your first friend?
00:08:04 What’s your best advice for someone who isn’t that sociable?
00:10:14 What is life at Sussex like?
00:11:53 When is the best time to start looking for part-time work and is it even worth it?
00:14:26 How can I study my lessons effectively and how can I have a study timetable?
00:16:25 What happens if you’re not satisfied with your accommodation once you get it?
00:17:54 Finding a house for second year?
00:19:18 Where’s good to go in Brighton and Sussex?
00:20:46 How much freedom is there to explore the nature area surrounding the Uni?
00:21:49 What three bits of advice would you give to a first-year student?
Useful links
Coronavirus advice for applicants: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/coronavirus-advice-for-applicants
Applicant Hub 2020: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/applicant/
Clearing and Adjustment Hub 2020: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/clearing/
Student Hub: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/
New students: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/
University of Sussex Students’ Union: https://www.sussexstudent.com/
Housing Services: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/accommodation/
Skills Hub: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/skillshub/
Careers and Employability Centre: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/
International Student Support: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/international/
The Buddy Scheme: https://www.buddyscheme.com/
Where to shop and eat: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/new-students/settling-in/shop-and-eat
Sussex Student Lettings: http://www.sussexstudentlettings.com/
Student Life Centre: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/studentlifecentre/
Go Greener: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/sustainable-university
Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts: https://www.attenboroughcentre.com/
South Downs National Park: https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/
Lola and Gee are Digital Media Gurus at Sussex. Find out more about the Gurus here: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/digital-gurus
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