Francis Agyin-Asare

Nationality: Ghanian
Degree: 3rd Year, Business Management and French
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My first impressions of Surrey were more than I could ask for. I thought, “Wow, the international community here is amazing!” and “The facilities are so modern!” Also, the people here were so friendly and receptive.

My university accommodation for my first year was quite good. The price was good, and I had everything I needed, like the internet, a kitchen, and a regularly-cleaned bathroom! Even more, I had several floor mates to chat with while cooking!

I joined lot’s of clubs and societies such as the Entrepreneurship Society, the Archers’ Club, the Water polo Club, and the Chosen Society, but with time and workload, I unfortunately forfeited them all but the Chosen Society. For fun….I was studying Hebrew, Latin and Greek.

If I was to offer any advice to prospective students I would say, be open-minded and leave your preconceptions behind. Be ready for anything. Don’t isolate yourself in some corner; and at the same time, don’t push yourself too much into stuff. I assure you that there’s ALWAYS something to do here, but be advised that if you absorb yourself in all or too many of these, you risk being distracted from your main reason for coming to Surrey. Have fun, but don’t lose focus!