I am a second-year Politics student, as well as a commuter and single parent. So how do I juggle everything? This semester, I had in-person teaching only on Monday and Tuesday, so out of the four modules, one was on Monday, and three were on Tuesday. This meant that I was able to work and […]
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My experience Choosing a university is a huge decision, and for me, the University of Surrey stood out from the very start. My journey began when I was about 15 years old, during a school trip where I was lucky enough to visit the campus. Even then, I loved the feel of the place—the open […]
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An important factor to consider when deciding which University to apply for is accommodation! With over 5,750 rooms available, Surrey has a fantastic range of accommodation to suit everyone, no matter your budget or lifestyle. As accommodation is guaranteed for first year students, the majority of students move into halls in their first year and […]
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A day when years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice culminate in a celebration of achievements and new beginnings, Graduation Day is a defining moment in the lives of students. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the essence of a Surrey graduation, the honour of delivering a speech and the rollercoaster of […]
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The transition from school to university can spark up different emotions. While some may feel excited, others may find it daunting. It’s important to recognise that allowing yourself to feel whatever emotions arise before embarking on this new adventure is okay. For many, it’s their first time living away from home and there is a […]
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Why I’m glad I came to Surrey through Clearing 1. The Clearing process was straightforward and much less stressful than I expected Going through Clearing can be a stressful experience, especially when you’re making important decisions in a short space of time. For me, one of the biggest positives about Surrey was how simple and […]
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If two years ago someone had told me that I’d get into university through clearing, I would’ve said that’s not possible. Clearing is often labelled as a ‘contingency plan’ or a way of settling for less but I can assure you it’s very far from that. Looking back on it now I can confidently say […]
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Hello, my name is Natalia and I am a student at the University of Surrey, studying BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. My journey from applying to universities, to securing a place at Surrey through Clearing was intensive, but I want to share with you my positive experience with Surrey as someone who was offered […]
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When I first discovered what clearing was, I associated it with disorder and uncertainty. My initial thought the night before results day was that the experience was going to be overwhelming, and the clearing process would be extremely stressful. However, my experience applying to the University of Surrey turned out to be much easier and […]
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My name is Adam and I’m a second year Criminology with Forensic Investigation studying at the University of Surrey, who went through the clearing process due to not getting the A levels I aimed to achieve. My Personal Clearing Experience Clearing was a time when I felt uncertain about my future. On results day after […]
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If you had asked me during my gap year where I thought I would end up at university, Surrey probably would not have been my answer, not because I had anything against it, but because I had a completely different plan in mind. Like a lot of students, I had built a picture of exactly […]
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