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.

Moving to uni

Moving to university is one the best things that has ever happened to me! That said, it was also definitely one of the scariest moments so far. There’s no lying, it is a massive transition from living at home. Luckily, the initial uncomfortableness is definitely worth it and in this blog I will be writing […]


Living away from home 101

Hello! My name is Elena and I’m a second year Business Management student. Today’s blog is all about things you learn to do, or start doing more of at uni. Cooking At Surrey, all accommodation is self-catered. This might be something some people look forward to more than others. For example, I’ve always liked cooking […]


Part-time work at uni

Working alongside your studies is a great idea for many reasons! For me, I love being able to meet new people and socialise with my student colleagues, having more financial freedom and gaining lots of transferable skills. I really love and enjoy the work that I do whilst at University so, in this blog, I’m […]


A-Levels vs first year at uni

What is the difference between studying for A-Levels compared to first year at University? This is something that I wanted to know before starting my degree- this blog will tell you all you need to know! The Academic Year As probably already know, your School or Sixth Form academic year is normally based on three […]


What to bring to uni

What do you need to take to University? Where do you even start? It’s very easy to over pack with items you want rather than need. This blog will give you some ideas on items to take! Before we get stuck in… 1. Some students take their personal belongings from home, then buy the remaining […]


How to prepare for your next (or first) semester

Whether you’ve just accepted your offer and looking towards starting your degree, or you’re a well-versed student looking ahead to the next one, preparing for the semester is an important aspect of student life. When the semester starts, the first few weeks fly by with introductions to modules and the beginning of content delivery, so […]


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