Surrey Abroad

On Monday 4th July 2016 I left Gatwick airport destined for Brisbane, Australia via Dubai. Whilst getting over my jet lag I stayed with a relative on the Sunshine Coast (north of Brisbane) before moving into my pre-arranged student accommodation on 11th July. Orientation week at UQ was much like Fresher’s week at Surrey with […]

In the second year of my study at University of Surrey I had the chance to go on the exchange programme to Hong Kong for one semester. It was a great opportunity for me because I heard so many stories from different people saying that this is a beautiful city and how great it is […]

I went on exchange to NCSU, as you can see from the pictures below I had the most amazing time there. I made some incredible friends that became like a second family during my time there. NCSU provide accommodation called Alexander Hall, which is also known as the global village, this is what really drew […]

The reason why I wanted to study on an international level is because the world is becoming increasingly globalized. Everyone is linked through technology by various means, making communication easier and more affordable. For the global career path I am pursuing, studying in Asia was the perfect choice for me. Having the opportunity to spend […]

Thank you, University of Surrey! Thank you for providing a list of world-renowned exchange university partners, such as The City University of Hong Kong. After studying there for a semester, words cannot do justice to how unique of an experience it truly was. The life of an exchange student during those 4 months is so […]

My exchange semester in Hong Kong has been one of the most rich and amazing experiences in my life. I have learnt a lot, not only in terms of academic studies, but also about building personal connections and different cultures. To begin with, I want to talk about the host University. The Hong Kong Polytechnic […]