*sussex accomodation help!*

I have applied to Sussex and I have done a little research on the halls etc and went to an open day, I like to party but also a nice place to live, en suite isn't necessary and I don't want the top price of £150... I have had a brief look at Brightelm and Lewes court, could anyone tell me what the locations are like/what it includes (washing machine etc...) and general info, thanks!

I have applied to Sussex and I have done a little research on the halls etc and went to an open day, I like to party but also a nice place to live, en suite isn't necessary and I don't want the top price of £150... I have had a brief look at Brightelm and Lewes court, could anyone tell me what the locations are like/what it includes (washing machine etc...) and general info, thanks!

Hey!

I'm a third year at sussex. I used to live in Northfield, but I wouldn't say its worth the money, and its really far away from everything.
Swanborough is right in the centre of everything, you can literally wake up 10 mins before your lecture starts.
If you want something cheaper you'd be better off with somewhere like lewes court which still has the en-suite option.
Brighthelm is the only accommodation with washing machines, the others all have communal laundrettes.
East slope is cheap and cheerful (and run down), but is where most of the parties are.
I never really went to the park houses or park village.

Hope this helps!

Is there much of a party vibe on Brightelm?

Hey!

I'm a third year at sussex. I used to live in Northfield, but I wouldn't say its worth the money, and its really far away from everything.
Swanborough is right in the centre of everything, you can literally wake up 10 mins before your lecture starts.
If you want something cheaper you'd be better off with somewhere like lewes court which still has the en-suite option.
Brighthelm is the only accommodation with washing machines, the others all have communal laundrettes.
East slope is cheap and cheerful (and run down), but is where most of the parties are.
I never really went to the park houses or park village.

Hope this helps!

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me a bit.
I'm looking for student accommodation but I'm genuinely so lost! What would you say is best for having en-suit, being convenient to facilities like the classrooms, stores, post office, etc.
Which accommodation has the most international students in? And which one has more local students? Well, I'm asking without having to sound snide or horrible haha.
Also i'm a very VERY social person so where would you suggest I go; seeing as you're already in your last year you'd know a substantial amount haha.

Hey

I've got an offer to do anthropology and for me it's between East Slope and Swanborough.

I know they are two extremes haha I really like the idea of the party atmosphere at East Slope but it worries me that it'll be just a bit too grotty as I've heard rumours that mould grows in the showers etc.

Swanborough is in a good location for my buildings and it looks really nice but I'm worried because its en-suit it'll be a little too quiet and also I've heard it is just full of snobby people. I'm fairly liberal but I do come from a rather privileged background therefore I'm used to snobby people haha but I'd rather be with more forward thinking people. ( heard en-suit buildings tend to be less social for some reason.)

Sorry if these stereotypes are not applied to the accommodation, its just what I've heard.

Hey - I'm a third year at Sussex so I'm also quite qualified to comment on this post

I stayed in Northfield, which is essentially swanborough MK2 but just more out the way.

Swanborough is in PRIME location, its right opposite the Co-op, which believe me in first year is a life saver. The amount of times me and my mates had to trek from northfield to coop was a nightmare aha. Also, you are proper close to all of the lecture theatres and seminar rooms. It is by far the best en-suite location as its literally right by everything. Lewes court phase 2 is also en suite, but thats further out the way, then beyond lewes court you have northfield which is a very similar sort of thing to swanborough just further away.

What I found in my first year, (coming from a similar background to you) was northfield and the en - suite and lovely kitchens all was amazing. Its honestly like a high end hostel / hotel (along as you keep it clean ). It made the transition a whole lot easier I found.

That being said, East Slope does appear to have the best parties. Whilst that may seem fantastic, its all well and good until you actually wanna get some sleep and not get involved. Theres very little time to be alone or chill out alone in East Slope, and you obv know its pretty run down at this point.

Don't think you won't have parties elsewhere. A good mix of these is something like york or lancaster house. Theres 12 people ish in your floor area, so its very social, and you share a bathroom, but generally its a lot nicer than East slope. Its not that far out the way either, its about a 5/6 min walk from east slope, so you're still pretty darn central. (Its a lot closer than both lewes court and a DAMN site closer than northfield.)

As for stereotypes, ignore em all. 99.9% of people at sussex are liberal. You simply dont get snobs here. Its not like Bristol or Warwick AT ALL. (I have friends at both, and I looked at both too and its the polar opposite of wills halls etc where its all private school kids.) Don't think b y going to swanborough you're gonna be rubbing shoulders with the snobby elite anymore so than if you were to go to East slope. Admittedly, people from East slope generally will have come from a lower income than swanborough, but its not something that I'd even consider when applying to halls.

Ultimately, if I were in your position, i'd go with swanborough. If you want to live in a scummy house, dont worry second and third year will make sure you get the full mould in shower uni experience with houses in brighton - so I'd go with swanborough or northfield if it was me. The main thing to remember is the campus is relatively small.. whilst people say northfield is way out the way, its like a 10/15 minute walk to the other side of the campus.. so we aren't talking like MEGA FAR.

And because of that you mix with people in loads of halls, so you aren't restricted in the halls you're staying in, i went to loads of parties in east slope, york house, lancaster house etc as well as northfield. so dont sweat it.

TL;DR Pick swanborough.

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Hi, I literally just read from a post on facebook that when this person was in northfield he couldn't really communicate well with his flatmates cause they were all international students and as a local, he had a hard time. Is it really like that?

I have applied to Sussex and I have done a little research on the halls etc and went to an open day, I like to party but also a nice place to live, en suite isn't necessary and I don't want the top price of £150... I have had a brief look at Brightelm and Lewes court, could anyone tell me what the locations are like/what it includes (washing machine etc...) and general info, thanks!

Sorry to bother again but any ideas about single sex accommodation? My parents are forcing me to get it but i really dont bleeding want it so what are the chances of me getting into one if i apply? Also would you happen to know if they're all ensuite or not? thank you xx

Hey!

I'm a third year at sussex. I used to live in Northfield, but I wouldn't say its worth the money, and its really far away from everything.

I have applied to Sussex and I have done a little research on the halls etc and went to an open day, I like to party but also a nice place to live, en suite isn't necessary and I don't want the top price of £150... I have had a brief look at Brightelm and Lewes court, could anyone tell me what the locations are like/what it includes (washing machine etc...) and general info, thanks!