Student stories - Yolanda

"I am so glad that I did this as the foundation of knowledge I learned at the International Study Centre set me up well for my second year at Sussex."

“I was well prepared by my International Year programme. I am so glad that I did this as the foundation of knowledge I learned at the International Study Centre set me up well for my second year at Sussex. The subject knowledge has been very useful and gave me a head start at Sussex when I progressed. The experience of the International Study Centre is unique, because you can meet a lot of different nationalities there, which provides you with an understanding of diversity and multiculturalism.

Studying International Development at Sussex is amazing. I enjoy the interdisciplinary overview of developments in the context of culture and history. I think it is quite relevant for my further studies and my career.

I really love my degree. It has exceeded all my expectations. It is inspiring me so much as I explore new areas of my subject. My modules are very exciting and I am happy with my grades and progress as I come towards the end of my degree. I am meeting with interesting students and expert tutors, a chance I will never have again.”

YOLANDA FROM CHINA

International Year One in International Relations and International Development