Exeter or Sussex?

yeah i got offers from both but it is actually annoying because i cant decide haha
i think im leaning towards sussex because i would be doing law with international relations there but if it wasnt for the course i would be for exeter. But yeah i change my mind about that a lot..

Have you been to visit both places?? Could you tell me what you thought of the areas? I know exeter is supposed to be beautiful but is it boring?

I've visited both of them and I really think you should try to see at least one before making your decision, because I know that some people don't take to Sussex (though I have to say I did). Exeter is just stunning, it's in a really green area and stuff and there are so many students there. I couldn't tell you whether it is boring but my instinct is that it kind of is... Though I'm sure current students would say there's plenty to do. The city's nice but it's small-ish and (YAY) it's near a beach, apaz about 10 minutes. Sussex on the other hand is a lso a green campus but it's not so incred as the Exexter one. The campus is quite nice, clean etc. But the real attraction is Brighton which is just awesome and certainly wouldn't be boring. Sorry for he ramblinnng!

I've visited both of them and I really think you should try to see at least one before making your decision, because I know that some people don't take to Sussex (though I have to say I did). Exeter is just stunning, it's in a really green area and stuff and there are so many students there. I couldn't tell you whether it is boring but my instinct is that it kind of is... Though I'm sure current students would say there's plenty to do. The city's nice but it's small-ish and (YAY) it's near a beach, apaz about 10 minutes. Sussex on the other hand is a lso a green campus but it's not so incred as the Exexter one. The campus is quite nice, clean etc. But the real attraction is Brighton which is just awesome and certainly wouldn't be boring. Sorry for he ramblinnng!

haha rambing is good the thing is im not even in the country at the moment so have no chance of visiting beforehand, but thanks a lot its already helped a lot! Have you decided yet??

Ahhh where in the world are you? Are you an EU applicant? i haven't have you??

PLEEAAASSEE GO TO SUSSEX.

Good academics + social life = win win

Im in Australia graduated here last year but hopefully will become a home student. And no.. cannot decide, it is starting to annoy me a lot actually!!

Do you know anything about the exeter being in the russel group? Do you think it makes a difference?

I know i know i know... head says Exeter, heart says Sussex. Blahhhh

One piece of advice I can offer is to make a chart - list all of your priorities, e.g. social life, location and see which fits the bill

Im in Australia graduated here last year but hopefully will become a home student. And no.. cannot decide, it is starting to annoy me a lot actually!!

Do you know anything about the exeter being in the russel group? Do you think it makes a difference?

I know i know i know... head says Exeter, heart says Sussex. Blahhhh

It's pretty much the same with me between Sussex and Nottingham. A massive factor for me is the much much larger gay scene in Brighton (obviously!).

The only thing about Sussex was the campus being so out of the way from anywhere, and with people living mostly in Brighton in 2nd/3rd years, rent is fairly expensive...

I loved Sussex when I first went to see it, but then reactions from people around me didn't seem to good, and I started doubting it. The first thing people seem to say about Sussex is the nightlife, not the academics, which may not be the impression I want to give off to future employers.

My worries are probably unsubstantiated though, I love that all the accom is self-catered, and the general vibe really appealed to me! At the same time, Nottingham gave me all of that too so bleuuugh. I totally understand you changing your mind every 5 minutes, me too

What course did you apply for at Sussex?

English too xD

I was reassured by the subject league tables though, very surprised that Sussex was above places like York, Bristol etc, and waay above Nottingham. Not sure quite what they did to earn 28th...

Did you go to one of the offer holder open days?

Do not go to Exeter unless you enjoy seclusion from the rest of civilisation, snobby, uptight students and generally being bored out of your mind. I went there last year and subsequently dropped out - that's how much I hated it Don't get me wrong the campus is absolutely breathtaking and it has just joined the Russel Group but that's all it has going for it. I turned down Sussex and regret it as friends now go there and love it!