Surrey Abroad

Alice O’Gorman – BSc Biochemistry The international placement opportunities were a major factor in my decision to study at the University of Surrey. I had always wanted to spend time living abroad. Carrying out an international placement felt like the perfect opportunity to do so whilst having the reassurance of being able to utilise the […]

Jai Sessions – BSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management My semester studying at MODUL University Vienna was undoubtedly one of the best experiences ever. I loved exploring and living in this beautiful city and meeting people from around the world. Overall, I am so thankful that I have been able to experience this and I […]

As you start your adventure in a new country, here are some tips to help you settle into life abroad and make the most of your time away!

Freya Shearn – BSc Criminology and Sociology My name is Freya Shearn and I study Criminology and Sociology at the University of Surrey. During my study abroad at Vrije Universiteit (Amsterdam), I completed the gender and diversity minor as well as other modules including ‘Sex Work in the Times of Anti-trafficking’ and ‘Behaviour and Communication […]

Megan Moretti – BSc International Business Management Hi, I’m Megan and I’ve come back from my Erasmus study abroad at Burgundy Business School in France. I study International Business Management at the University of Surrey, and during my second year I knew I wanted to apply for a semester abroad to try and travel during […]

Elina Riznic, BSc International Tourism Management My name is Elina, and I am a final year student in International Tourism Management. I went abroad as part of my placement year, where I worked in international relations in Geneva, Switzerland. My year abroad was a unique experience from which I gained more than I could have […]