"My student advisor assisted me at numerous points through the first three years of my course in particular, offering her ear when I was having yet another struggle with one of my supervisors, providing advice on how best I could respond (and what would be most likely to be successful) and in general reminding me that, whatever supervisors or others might suggest to the contrary, I did and do have a valid point of view. Although I suspect she'd make a brilliant academic as well (she had herself studied in the department), her empathic abilities continue to amaze me.
When, in my third year, a difficult break-up with an ex escalated into what became a drawn out and very messy affair with legal ramifications, she was very clear on where she could and could not advise me, supporting me where and how she was able. I am all the more impressed because, so far as I know, she provided advice and support for my ex as well. When I expressed desire to spend some time away from Sussex and (as I saw it) my supervisor dumped me in response, she helped me through the transition that has enabled me now to see a successful end to my course in sight."
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