Surrey meets Hong Kong

I have received queries from prospective students regarding placement preparation recently. Just thought it might be something that others were interested in as well. So I decided to dedicate another blog to talk about my placement year. This time, I will put the focus on the placement preparation and coursework. Accommodation during placement Depending on […]

Placement year could be tough, as you are constantly being monitored, assessed and learning. You might find the workplace different from what you imagine, and the busy environment may stress you up. You might feel alone especially when your friends and you are being placed in different parts of the country, you are not able […]

Welcome to part two of this series xd As mentioned previously, my second part of the clinical placement year commenced after Christmas break. Again, another 12-weeks working in an NHS hospital. After experiencing both acute and community settings, I found myself enjoying working in the acute setting more. Therefore, I decided to apply for a […]

My third year is a clinical placement year. This is different to the professional training year offered in other courses, as it is compulsory training and requires a pass to progress to the final year. The placement year is separated into two main parts: B placement in Sept-Dec, followed by the Applied Dietetics module, and […]

Being the hometown of one of the world’s oldest universities, Oxford has always been known to me as a historical, knowledgeable, calming city. It is always on my to-visit place ever since I started studying in the U.K. This year, I am lucky enough to have a short stay in Oxford whilst on placement. And […]

As mentioned during my previous blog, in my second year, instead of living in on-campus accommodation, I rent a house with my friends. In this blog, I would like to share my thoughts on living out. When did you start preparing? Usually, a 3-5 people house is available for student rental. After confirming who are […]