Fieldnotes On Being Overwhelmed as a Fresher – The Brown Girl Perspective
Written by: Deeghi Basu Once you pass a couple of time zones from your home country toward Britain, you notice the first difference. All of a sudden, the people around…
Early Termination of Housing Contract for Postgraduate Students On Campus
Postgraduate students living on-campus will have their housing contracts terminated one week earlier than agreed upon, with students expected to move out from 7 September 2024, instead of the original…
Students Threatened with Withdrawal from University Over Fee Payments
Written by: Ada Carpenter, Senior Editor and Abigail Keyla, Staff Writer Students have been “threatened” with having their student status revoked due to finance system errors made by the University.…
Student Spotlight: Oghenechovwe and Sustainability on Campus
Nigerian students are a significant part of the Sussex community. They bring a lovely energy wherever they go on campus or in the city. Oghenechovwe Okolosi (nicknamed OG) has it…
Student Spotlight: The Cross-Cultural Experiences of an International Student
Growing up in fancy Shanghai, Harry Shen wasn’t exposed to the marginalised sections of China. His perceptions changed when he went on a tour nationwide after graduating with a marketing…
International Student’s Latest Woe: Graduate Visas To Be Reviewed
As a part of a series of newer measures to reduce net migration, the UK government decided to review the graduate visa route last December, all of them confirmed by…
The Awarding Gap: How Students of Colour are Falling Behind their White Peers
Though ethnicity awarding gaps have been a long-standing problem in UK universities, it seems that there is still no effective solution found to tackle this issue. For 16 years in…
Studying Abroad: Is It Worth It?
Thinking about studying abroad between second and third year? Law student Kanzah describes her experiences while studying in Istanbul, Turkey. What made you want to do a study abroad year?…
Vitamin D in Winter Wellness
Vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining good health and supporting efficient growth. Among these essential vitamins, vitamin D is particularly important for bone health, immune system support, and mental…
Getting to Know Brighton: International Students’ Journey of Discovery
Students from Hong Kong and Indonesia share their experiences of visiting a gay pub and attending life-changing classes in Brighton, through which they embark on a journey of self-growth outside…
Universities in crisis
Universities are bracing for an inevitable financial abyss as they scramble to come to grips with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, Universities UK (UUK) sent a…
Sussex international students appeal for tuition fee reduction in open letter
International students at the University of Sussex have appealed for a reduction to their tuition fees, stating that the coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected them. While they acknowledge that university…
Of Tears and Joy: An Honest Adventurer
A personal and raw account on living in Japan, offering advice on studying abroad. Much to my dismay, after five minutes of incoherent miming, the answer is simply ultimate confusion.…
Luqman is still fighting to stay in the UK
Luqman Onikosi, who came to the UK from Nigeria in 2007, continues to campaign for his right to remain in the county. Onikosi graduated with a degree in Economics and…
Tenancy clemency: Uni pilots guarantor scheme.
The Student’s Union and University Housing Services have announced a new rent guarantor pilot scheme. The scheme provides a guarantor in the amount of 125 pounds per week for students…
#DontDeportLuqman is about Luqman and so much more
As a supporter of the #DontDeportLuqman campaign, when I asked what to write for this article about the campaign Luqman replied “What do you want to write about – justifying…
Cheating the system
Plagiarism and cheating: two words that students come across again and again throughout their academic experience at Sussex. Although it would be surprising to come across a student unfamiliar with…
Misconduct cases almost all international
International students have seen a disproportionate number of academic misconduct cases being brought against them in the previous academic year. 67 students facing academic misconduct panels approached the University of…
One rule for domestic students, another for international
A U-turn on a U-turn: drop-out fees for international students higher Controversy has arisen surrounding revelations that the University of Sussex has U-turned for the second time on its withdrawal…