I came into Surrey with goals — big ones. I wanted to excel in my degree, make meaningful connections, and contribute to the community. And I’ve done that, from working on initiatives like starting the Eastern and Southern African Society, to taking leadership roles. But with all of that comes responsibility, and with responsibility comes […]
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When I first arrived in the UK, I didn’t expect how deeply I’d feel the absence of home. The sounds, the languages, the food, the laughter shared in Swahili — I missed all of it. I missed feeling like I belonged to a group that understood where I came from without needing an explanation. And […]
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In my 2nd blog ‘ Law, Culture and Community’ I mentioned that Surrey offers its students an opportunity to visit the Supreme Court. At the time I did not know it, but I was in the process of securing my own ticket to the highest court of the land! I joined the Law Society as soon as […]
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Leaving Kenya for the first time to study abroad was a whirlwind of emotions—excitement, nerves, and a profound sense of adventure. It was an opportunity to explore the unknown, to experience life outside my comfort zone, and to challenge myself in ways I had never imagined. Despite months of research – figuring out transport from […]
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Leaving home is a life-changing experience. When you grow up in a familiar community, surrounded by people who share your language, culture, and traditions, moving to a new country can feel like stepping into an entirely different world. There’s excitement in the newness of it all, but also a deep sense of disconnection—one that often […]
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Each year, the University of Surrey takes part in a single-day event in which almost all the teams from all sports and societies go head-to-head with a rival university. For Team Surrey, our rival happens to be Royal Holloway University of London. The 2025 Varsity event took place on home ground at the Surrey Sports […]
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