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.

Budgeting and earning money alongside your degree

It can be hard to keep track of your money, especially with the current cost of living crisis, so here are some tips and advice on making the most of your budget and earning money alongside your degree. First, let’s go through some of the options you can use to help yourself stay on top […]


Activities in Surrey

Whilst there are many activities on offer at the University of Surrey, there’s also plenty to do in Guildford and the surrounding area! From day trips to London to pottery and walks around the Surrey countryside, here are a few of the many activities you can do to have a break from your studies. Guildford […]


Working in the South of France: My Summer Placement

As a Modern Languages student, I had the opportunity to do a placement year abroad in between second year and final year. I spent a total of 11 months abroad with 8 months in Spain as an English Language Assistant with the British Council and then 3 months in France as a tour guide and […]


University of Surrey Open Days

Open days offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the university that could become your home for the next few years. Here’s an overview of what you can anticipate from attending an Open Day at the University of Surrey: Registration process To attend an Open Day at Surrey, you’ll need to […]


University of Surrey Contextual Offer

Hi! My name’s Baseer and I’m currently a final-year Business Management (Marketing) student at the University of Surrey. I’ve loved my time here, but I know how daunting it can feel going to university, so I thought I’d shed some light on Surrey’s contextual offer scheme. I’ll go through what it is and how you […]


Revision tips

1. Study consistently and don’t cram It’s definitely easier said than done, but cramming at the last minute will only increase your stress. Research indicates that cramming doesn’t improve long-term learning; consistent study habits lead to better retention of material. Understand the exam format and scope so you know what to revise, including the number […]


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