Surrey meets the Caribbean

An insight into life at Surrey from a current Caribbean student

Hackathon 17

During the end of the Spring semester in 2023, I took part in the Hackathon 17 programme. The purpose of Hackathon 17 is to work in multi-level, interdisciplinary teams to create entrepreneurial solutions to real-world problems relating to one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. I was placed in a team that was given the […]


British Educational System

It is well known that each country has its own educational system. I am specifically referring to the mode in which classes are delivered or the evaluation system. This can also vary depending on the level of education and/or the field of study. Reflecting on all these variables, I would like to share my experience […]


Career and employability support at the University.

En el blog anterior les comentaba sobre las posibilidades de trabajar en el Reino Unido a tiempo parcial, y creo haber mencionado también algo relacionado con el currículo. Sé que este cúmulo informativo es un poco abrumador al principio, sobre todo si es la primera vez que escuchas hablar sobre esa terminología o si en […]


Part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities while studying.

El visado que se le otorga a los estudiantes internacionales en el Reino Unido tiene generalmente una duración de 3 meses con entradas múltiples. El mismo te permite entrar al país y obtener el permiso de residencia (BPR por sus siglas en inglés). Este permiso que por lo general tiene una duración hasta 4 meses […]


Accommodation and Transportation in Guildford – Your home away from home

One of the most frequent topics I get asked when talking to prospective students is regarding accommodation and transportation. In this blog I will share the various accommodation options available, as well as transportation in Guildford. From experience, I have only stayed in encompass accommodation. Therefore I do not have the necessary knowledge about off-campus […]


Mental Health Management

As an advocate for mental health I want to dedicate a blog to providing advice and resources for mental health management and dealing with home sickness and exam stress. Looking after your mental health is really important! If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with any mental health issues, feel free to share this blog or […]


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