Sussex applicant 2013

Hi! I'm hoping to study at the university of Sussex this september, international foundation year in media and communications. I just needed to be briefed on what it's like over there as I haven't gone on any open days to view the campus. I also needed to ask what the accommodations are like and if its easy to geyt a part time job over there. I would love to hear more about Sussex as this is my first time schooling in the uk ! I'm very excited about it and at the same time nervous as this is my first time leaving my country to study because I don't know what to expect.