Here are a few things that struck me a few months into my PhD on how my student life and academics are different in comparison my masters: In many ways it is similar to masters than undergrad as there is more independent work to do than lectures to attend. However, in a PhD there are […]
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If you are thinking about doing a PhD, you could start by trying to answer some of these questions: Why do you want to do it? What do you think a PhD is and what will it get you? There are two parts to this – thinking about the ultimate goal for this endeavour, and […]
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The Postgrad Society at the university hosted a Postgraduate Researcher – PGR (PhD students) week at the university a couple of weeks ago. This society is for all masters and PhD students at the university. I often go to the free breakfast they organise once a month for all PGRs. It is a great opportunity […]
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There is a bit of a change when you move from an undergraduate degree to a postgraduate. I was at Surrey for both, so I did not have any difficulty in settling in – I’ve been here for a while. The bit that took some getting used to was the style of learning for me. […]
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University of Surrey gives you the opportunity to become open minded by meeting International students, visit home easily for the strategic location, finding jobs with job fairs and good connection in Guildford. When I was deciding on my Undergraduate (UG) there were many possibilities all around the world. I am from Italy but I attended […]
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When it comes to student accommodation – once was good enough for me. As soon as I confirmed my offer to study at the University of Surrey, I set out to find a suitable flatshare off campus. I eventually settled on a four-person house with other Masters students, just a 10 minute walk to the […]
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