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Sussex is a top 5 winner in the 'city life' category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2009

An award chosen by students ranks the University of Sussex as one of the best places to enjoy 'city life' in the UK.

Sussex is a top five winner in the 'city life' category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2009, alongside London, Edinburgh, Leeds and Northumbria. 

The awards are drawn from actual ratings given by students on the online university guide whatuni.com. Here is a selection of what Sussex students said about life on campus and in Brighton: 

• "Diverse city, something for everyone. The beach on a sunny day is a real treat."
• "Whether you want a quiet drink with friends or to party in to next month, Brighton has it all."
• "Brighton is fantastic, I like it better than London. The nightlife is better than anywhere else I've been to, and it's great because there are lots of student deals."
• "Brighton is a fab city, there is something for everyone. There is a student night somewhere every night, that is cheap and always fun."
• "Work hard, play hard. Campus bars open til late. Some clubs in town open til 5am. Most open til 3am. REALLY great shopping too!"
• "Brighton is alive all day every day and all night."
• "The campus is green & leafy. Take 1 bus & you are in brighton which is has lots of things to see & do."
• "Brighton is amazing! It is only a short bus or train journey away from the campus and most students live in the city in the 2nd and 3rd years. Brighton really is a 24 hour city."
• "Brighton is THE place to be. It's not as big as London but we can say it's simply compact. It's got everything that you need only in a smaller space."
• "Brighton really does have something for everyone - the 24hr cooked breakfast availability is legendary. Campus is good during the day and is busy at night." 

The award certificate - signed by former Secretary of State for Education Estelle Morris - is on display in Sussex House reception.