Seven tips for international students
Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/support-for-international-students/tips-study-uk Parent: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/support-for-international-students
We asked some international students studying at Sussex to give their top tips for studying in the UK and making the most of their time at university.
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Budget for student life
Plan your budget before you come. Check the price for flights, accommodation, fees, daily spending and so on.”Winky Wong \ BA in International Business, China
See fees, scholarships and living costs 2. ## Develop your English skills
Master the language, it will help you to communicate and study faster.”Selena Phan \ BA in International Relations and Sociology, Vietnam
Find out about our English Language for Academic Study service 3. ## Join a society
Get involved in societies as much as you can.”Dushani Mathew \ MSc in Satellite Communications Systems, Sri Lanka
Explore societies at Sussex 4. ## Research your accommodation options
Do research on accommodation before you apply. Chatting to current students can be one of the most useful ways to get good opinions and guide you to choose the right place for you.”Winky Wong \ BA in International Business, China
Search for student accommodation 5. ## Immerse yourself in UK culture
Fully immerse yourself in the British culture. This is probably your only chance where you’re going to be surrounded by people who come from places you’ve never even heard of.”Yousra Abdelmoneim \ BSc in Economics, North Sudan
Discover Brighton 6. ## Get involved in Sussex life
Get outside your comfort zone. Attend seminars outside your department, join societies that you may not have considered before and say “yes” to new opportunities.”Chantel Lucas \ MA in Media Practice for International Development and Social Change, USA
Discover life at Sussex 7. ## Build support networks
Keep in contact with both the people you meet in the new country and the people from your home country. It really provides a network for strong support.”Alexandra Bagaini\ BA in Psychology, Switzerland
Find out about support for international students