Starting a PhD can be a daunting task, but it can also be an exciting and fulfilling experience. It’s a big commitment, both in terms of time and energy, but it can also be a rewarding and fulfilling journey that leads to personal and professional growth. If you’re considering starting a PhD, here are a […]
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Welcome back to another blog! Since exam season is upon us, this blog will mostly focus on different study spaces on campus provided by the University. The Library This is the largest and most popular study space amongst students and is open 24 hours (Monday-Sunday). The library consists of 5 different floors, each with different […]
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If you are considering doing postgraduate studies like a PhD, and you are clueless as I was, read on to get an idea of possible starting points – particularly if you are international student. It’s worth realising that a PhD is not like an undergraduate degree but more like a job (somewhat). Money Like anything […]
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Hello everyone! My name is Daniel from the Kingdom of Bahrain and I am second year chemistry PhD student at University of Surrey. I also completed my undergraduate degree in Chemistry with Forensic Investigations (MChem) here back in 2020. In fact, I was a student ambassador during that time as well where, I wrote some […]
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Background information: The foundation program I completed was with the International Study Centre at the University of Surrey. This program is designed specifically to provide international students with a pathway to an undergraduate degree at the University itself. It is a two-semester program with a number of courses to choose from. I chose Foundation of […]
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Packing your things to take to university and planning the things you’ll need is something that requires some considerable thought. So, I’ve made a checklist going over some basic items you will need and some advice for pulling everything together. This will take into account some things you could order before moving into your accommodation, […]
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