My name is Jess, and I joined the University of Surrey through Clearing 2022. On A-Level results day, I opened up my results to see I didn’t get the grades I needed in Chemistry and had some rejections on my UCAS page. I felt anxious about what my next steps were after being faced with […]
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My experience Choosing a university is a huge decision, and for me, the University of Surrey stood out from the very start. My journey began when I was about 15 years old, during a school trip where I was lucky enough to visit the campus. Even then, I loved the feel of the place—the open […]
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Starting University can be a daunting experience for so many, but I can guarantee that once you’ve settled in, made a few friends and started your classes, it will become so much easier and you’ll start to really enjoy your new undergraduate life. Here are a few of my top tips for starting university and […]
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An important factor to consider when deciding which University to apply for is accommodation! With over 5,750 rooms available, Surrey has a fantastic range of accommodation to suit everyone, no matter your budget or lifestyle. As accommodation is guaranteed for first year students, the majority of students move into halls in their first year and […]
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A day when years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice culminate in a celebration of achievements and new beginnings, Graduation Day is a defining moment in the lives of students. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the essence of a Surrey graduation, the honour of delivering a speech and the rollercoaster of […]
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The transition from school to university can spark up different emotions. While some may feel excited, others may find it daunting. It’s important to recognise that allowing yourself to feel whatever emotions arise before embarking on this new adventure is okay. For many, it’s their first time living away from home and there is a […]
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Looking after your mental health and well-being is an important aspect of your overall experience as a university student. Although your university years bring much joy, it’s only natural for various challenges to also present. While not all of them are predictable, they might range from managing your workload to dealing with personal and social […]
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During my final year of sixth form, I attended an open day at Surrey in order to help make the decision of which university would be most suitable for me for my further education. I can really say with confidence that this open day finalised my decision to study at the University of Surrey. I […]
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My name is Jeremy, a 19-year-old Ghanaian from South London and a current first-year Economics student at the University of Surrey. I was originally rejected from studying Economics at my first-choice university after receiving my A-level results, compelling me to place myself in the Clearing process. I had never expected to find myself in Clearing, […]
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My name is Hannah, and I am an undergraduate sociology student at the University of Surrey. I joined the University through Clearing 2024 after I didn’t get the grades I wanted at A-level. My Clearing journey I lost both of my places at my firm and insurance choices. I was rejected by seven different universities […]
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My name is Ivana and I joined the University of Surrey through Clearing. On A-Level results day, I didn’t receive the grades for my firm and insurance choice, so I was faced with going through Clearing. I was very much under pressure as prior to results day, my understanding was that the Clearing experience could […]
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The key message here is simple: you know yourself best. We’re all different, so don’t compare yourself to others. What works for someone else might not work for you, and that’s perfectly okay. The secret to effective revision is finding what suits you and sticking with it. Written by Psychology undergraduate student Amelia. 1. Figure out the […]
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