As a PhD student at the University of Surrey, there are countless interdisciplinary opportunities and experience available. I am pursing a PhD in Tourism and Hospitality Management which as a social science is interdisciplinary by its very nature. Research in hospitality and tourism draws on theories from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, sociology, […]
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Last September, I started my MSc in Human Resources Management with a placement year. I was definitely feeling a little nervous about my arrival at Surrey – but I was met with a warm greeting from Freshers Angels (socially distanced, of course!) and an impressive, extensive timetable of activities, planned by our union. Before arriving […]
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Over 10 years ago my best friend and I were selected to take part in an inter-school science competition (we came second in the end) being hosted here at the University of Surrey. We were 13 at the time. It was the first time I had ever been on a University campus and I felt […]
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Job hunting advice to help you hustle in the COVID era I graduated from my undergraduate degree in 2019 and got a job instantly. This may sound surprising, but there are jobs out there, it’s just about knowing where to look. I’ve had great internships, fixed-term contract jobs, volunteering opportunities, and my CV was looking […]
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Always feeling like you don’t belong? Me too. Here’s what it was like to experience Imposter Syndrome at the start of my Master’s Degree Starting something new is always daunting. You might be excited at the beginning of a new chapter, but there is often that little voice at the back of your head worrying […]
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After completing the compulsory self-isolation, I had a long list of items I needed to purchase in order to get all settled into my new life on campus. From kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, to groceries; the list was long and inexhaustible. The big question on my mind was where and how I will find what. […]
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