Money is a big issue that students can face, suddenly going from having everything bought for you to having to buy everything yourself is scary! For me this was something that came as a shock, I’d never really had to buy food or budget my cash to make sure I had enough to buy all […]
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When the exam season is upon us, the University is on a bit of a shutdown. The library is packed, there are coffee cups everywhere and the launderette is totally empty. I wanted to write to share my experience of revising during this important time, because there’s a lot less structure to your days than […]
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It is natural to feel a mixture of emotions, during your first experiences of University, as you may be living away from home for the first time and emerged in a new culture. Moving to Surrey, however, creates an abundance of opportunities to meet new people, build strong friendships and learn new things. Where it […]
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For many students a professional training (‘placement’) year is an opportunity to get a year’s worth of work experience before graduating into the real world. Although the year is optional, it’s an invaluable opportunity as you learn many things you wouldn’t necessarily acquire through your course alone. However, getting a placement is not always easy […]
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This is your first week of university and your first experiences and memories at Surrey, which you’ll probably remember forever. I understand it can be extremely worrying and scary and if I’m honest, it was probably one of the scariest things I have had to do yet, but I can promise you now, looking back […]
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The Christmas lights across town are switched on, and the festive spirit is spreading across campus. But how can you make the most of Christmas time at Surrey? 1. Gather some festive decorations! Teaching will stop on 14th December, so that means the perfect opportunity to make your student pad look as festive as possible […]
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