Surrey student experience

Current students share their thoughts on planning for university, student life and what it’s like to study at the University of Surrey.

A day in the life of a commuter student

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, […]


The secret life of a Surrey commuter and single mum

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 […]


Commuting from London to Surrey

My typical day commuting involves waking up quite early, depending on what time my lectures start as my commute takes me around an hour and twenty minutes! (depending on traffic and train times). I take a bus and a train from Kingston to Guildford station and the campus is only around a 15-minute walk from […]


Finding balance as a postgrad commuter student at Surrey

Being a commuter student has become a core part of my everyday routine, and my journey to the University of Surrey is something I’ve grown to genuinely enjoy. I commute from Woking to Guildford, and although the journey is short, it’s carefully planned and fits perfectly into my lifestyle. My day starts at home with […]


My favourite nights out at Surrey

Coming from quite a big city, I was worried that Guildford would be very quiet and not much fun in terms of nightlife. Luckily, I was definitely proven wrong right from my very first week at University. In this blog, I’ll be sharing some of my favourite venues and events at Surrey! Artists at Rubix […]


It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Surrey

Winterfest 2025 has officially arrived at the University of Surrey! The festive vibes kicked off recently with the annual Surrey Switch On, complete with free mulled wine, mince pies, and that cosy Christmas feeling that makes campus instantly excited. If you missed the Switch On itself, don’t worry, the lights are on every night, so you […]


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