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Your complete checklist

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Learning and living

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Like any new experience, there’s a lot to take in. These pages will help guide you so you'll be ready to make the most of your studies and social life.

They will be updated regularly so keep visiting to get prepared, meet people, and start in the new year feeling that you belong at Brighton.

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Once you've enrolled online you'll get access to My Brighton plus lots of new get ready content including your welcome timetable.

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To find out more about your course and the amazing things our students get up to. 

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Find out about your Students' Union

Find out more about what the Students' Union has to offer, from events, activities and societies.

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Preparing for university as an international student

Shi Pin Lim

If you are reading this, you might be concerned about how to prepare for university. Don’t worry, I felt the same as you before I came to the University of Brighton. As an international student from Malaysia, I had to make sure that I was well prepared for the weather, culture, studies, and lifestyle before I came to the UK. This might sound like a lot to prepare but it’s not difficult!

Read more about how to prepare

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Getting used to shared accommodation: top tips

Elizabeth

Moving into shared accommodation at university can be daunting for some. However, here are some top tips based on some of the most common concerns when sharing with housemates for the first time.

Read our top tips for shared accommodation

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My favourite places in Brighton

Joseph

Brighton has so many of the most unique venues I have ever come across and today I have the pleasure of getting to share my top five with you. I easily could have done top five hundred, but who has the time? So, let’s get to it, I hope you find these useful!

Read more about these favourite Brighton spots

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Organise your money

Applying for a loan, opening a bank account and planning your budget – all the advice you need is here.

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If you need finding somewhere to live, we are here to help - get in touch straight away.

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This is an important step - it includes enroling online, uploading your photo and accessing your university email.

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