# 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.

1. ## 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](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/money)
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](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/languages/english/elas)
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](http://www.sussexstudent.com/sport-societies-media/)
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](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/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](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life/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](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life)
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](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/international-student-support)

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## You might also be interested in:

- [English Language for Academic Study](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/languages/english/elas)
- [student visas](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/visas-immigration)
- [information by country](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-by-country).