I arrived at Surrey last September, eager, naïve and unexperienced with living independently. Fresher’s week was both incredible yet overwhelming, but once I settled down and found my focus, I discovered my true love for makeup and fashion. The move from my hometown, Gibraltar, to university made me feel as though I could truly be […]
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When the exam period rolls around, it’s all the more important that you find an effective place to study. Sometimes it’s better to not study in your bedroom and to separate your work from your sleep. The university offers plenty of great places that can fit everyone’s study needs! Library The library is the most […]
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Moving to University can be a big adjustment. Once you’ve started lectures, been given coursework, and signed up to various societies whilst trying to settle in and make friends, organisation can sometimes go out of the window. But staying organised can be the main way to avoiding unnecessary stress. This blog will give you some […]
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University is such a new thing for everyone, it can be overwhelming and stressful and so it is important to make sure you manage your time. There are so many ways to make sure you keep on top of your workload and balance your responsibilities. Contact hours Every course has a different amount of contact […]
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With the growing cost of University, many students are looking to commute to campus, if you’re reading this then you’re probably considering commuting or maybe you’re just curious as to what life as a student commuter is like. I am a third-year business student and I have commuted by train to the University of Surrey […]
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Today marks 10 days since I left to fly to Australia last year for the adventure of a lifetime. As I sit in the library now, with about 50 tabs open on my laptop about my final year dissertation, essay readings as well as potential graduate jobs and masters’ applications, I reflect on the experience […]
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