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.

Gems to visit in Surrey

It’s easy to become absorbed in our hectic campus life as a university student and lose sight of the beautiful county. Our surroundings are known for their rich history, natural beauty and cultural gems. In this blog, I hope to encourage students to slow down a bit and spend some time discovering the best of […]


Exploring Guildford’s vibrant nightlife

Guildford, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of Surrey, is not just known for its stunning scenery and historical charm but also for its vibrant nightlife. Whether you’re a student at the renowned University of Surrey or a visitor to Guildford town centre, you’ll find an array of exciting options to unwind and have […]


Being part of the commuter network at Surrey

Hi, I’m Tina, a second-year law student who commutes to university from Godalming. Godalming is a quaint countryside town around four miles south of Guildford, and while I could drive, take the bus or even cycle, I chose to travel by train. I have lived in Godalming since first year, and my commute is a […]


Making the most of my commutes from London

Don’t let travel and distance be the reason why you don’t come to Surrey—this is why. I live in London, and after applying to Surrey, I received an offer to study Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems. The course delivered everything I wanted, as the content matched my interests perfectly and the research and facilities were […]


How to find the right PhD project

I’m Astha, a 2nd year PhD student in Astrophysics. My work involves understanding the evolution of smallest galaxies in the universe – called dwarf galaxies by working with the simulated and observational data for galaxies using state-of-the-art tools and cutting edge telescopes like James Webb Space Telescope. A part of my PhD also involves protection […]


Things I wish I’d known at the start of my PhD

I’m Josie, a PGR student working on Coastal Marine Microplastic Remediation. Researching the impact of marine paints on local wildlife. As I enter the final stretch of a four-year PhD, there are many hiccups, roadblocks and workarounds I can look back upon with the benefit of hindsight. Things were never as bad as they felt […]


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