Brighton is a very special city in the UK

Deciding to study abroad has been one of the best decisions that I've made. All of which will be mentioned in the following text, but mainly because I felt that I needed a change, an adventure, to have a break and to figure it out where I wanted to go next, personally and professionally, and there wasn’t a better way to do this than to do a masters degree in a topic that I feel very passionate about, with the perks of giving me additional credibility in the industry that i'm interested in keep exploring, and of course expanding my knowledge and experience. 

I studied a Master’s degree in Cultural and Creative Industries at the University of Sussex, located in Brighton, England. Brighton is a very special city in the UK, and everyone who has lived there or visited can agree with me. First and foremost, since it's a university city, there is so much going on and life around the city, things to do, events every month, it is right by the beach which, in the summer is the best activity to do. Being there with your friends until the sun goes down. Also, central London is only 1 hour away from Brighton Station which gave me access to a bunch of events, nights out and exploring one of the most alive cities in the world. 

Sussex is one of the top universities in the UK and I was so excited to learn, but the international exposure that I experienced definitely was one of the most enriching experiences that I could have had expected beyond any academic knowledge.

I made good friends from all around the world, and they are so special to me today because we got to experience a whole new “life” together which created a stronger bond between us. Each of us saw this year with its own personal lense, and I got to change the way I perceive the world and myself thanks to this. There is normal life, and there is student life, that’s all that i'm going to say and once you experience this, you’ll know exactly what this is. 

I came across, Across the Pond, through a facebook group. Some people were asking for guidance to study abroad, so I clicked the link and started out my process. My advisor helped me through every single step of the way from questions, to applications, to proofread my essays. 

Hope my testimony will motivate you to go, you wont regret.

- Mariajose