Before starting my placement year in the Pain and Fatigue Service at Solent NHS Trust I felt a bit lost within my course. There weren’t really any modules that I felt like I would pursue in the future. However, after my eight weeks of placement, I feel more confident in my abilities and knowledge of […]
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My experiences finding the right placement for me !Ashleigh Bird – Criminology and Sociology student at the University of Surrey. Hiya! I’m Ashleigh a Criminology and Sociology student on placement at ACRO Criminal Records Office, a national unit working with the police and other agencies such as child protection services by using conviction data and […]
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Hi, I’m Abby and I’m a psychology student currently working as part of the Pain and Fatigue service for Solent NHS Trust. It was the second placement I applied for after a few of weeks of looking on Surrey Pathfinder and was delighted to be offered the opportunity after a string of online interviews. I […]
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Hey! my name’s Amy and I’m a Criminology placement student currently working at St Joseph’s Specialist Trust, a Special Educational Needs school in Cranleigh, Surrey. My first day on placement I was so nervous on my first day, it was something completely new and I didn’t know what to expect. I collected my lanyard and […]
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While my placement was not directly law related, it has allowed me to understand that my degree equips me with the skills to excel in a wide variety of diverse professions.
Prior to my placement year, I had only ever worked part-time jobs with “0 hours contracts”. The thought of going into an office, and even having to request annual leave, intimidated me. But after spending a year working from 9-5 and still having 4.5 days of Annual Leave remaining. I have realised the 9-5 structure suits me very well.
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Hi everyone, this is Ivy, a Media and Communication student and now a former placement student. That’s right, I recently finished my placement as a Digital Communications Assistant at the Surrey Students’ Union! My placement year was an incredibly fun, extremely rewarding experience, and there’s a part of me that cannot believe that it’s over. […]
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