Commuting to university isn’t the typical student experience you hear people talking about, but honestly, it works well for me. Travelling from home in Hayes, London, to the University of Surrey has shaped my routine, the way I study and even how I make friends. So, here’s a little look into what my days are […]
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Hello everyone! My name is Noura and I am a second-year student in International Relations who commutes from Chertsey. Here I’ll share with you what it’s like to be a commuter student at the University of Surrey. When most people envision university life, they picture halls or late-night parties. For me, my university experience starts […]
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My name is Batuhan, and I’m a first-year PhD student in Law. Before starting my PhD, I completed my master’s degree in Bournemouth and later gained work experience in London. When I received my PhD offer from Surrey, I was already living in London, so I spent a lot of time thinking about whether I […]
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Being a commuter at university gives you a unique experience. Some people get nervous about how it will feel to commute to university. I want to tell you about my experience and reassure you that it can be a great experience. I chose to commute because I live close to the university and decided that […]
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Being a commuter student has given my university days a rhythm that feels both familiar andrefreshing. My mornings usually begin with everything packed and ready to go. I make lunch with the time I have before leaving the house and make sure to pack plenty of snacks, which has become essential over time. After that, […]
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I am a second-year Politics student, as well as a commuter and single parent. So how do I juggle everything? This semester, I had in-person teaching only on Monday and Tuesday, so out of the four modules, one was on Monday, and three were on Tuesday. This meant that I was able to work and […]
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