Student experiences

Find out what our students have to say from their own experiences of doing an international exchange. Nearly all undergraduate students at Surrey have the opportunity of spending a semester or a year at one of our world-wide partners.

Australia and New Zealand

Laura Parkinson

My time in Australia was one of the best experiences of my life, not only did I learn lots through my studies and about other cultures, I also learnt a lot about myself as a person.

My time in Australia was one of the best experiences of my life, not only did I learn lots through my studies and about other cultures, I also learnt a lot about myself as a person.

Ivan Spooner

BSc Business Management

I would highly recommend going on exchange to New Zealand (or anywhere!), as you will meet many amazing people, and create many more amazing memories with them.

I would highly recommend going on exchange to New Zealand (or anywhere!), as you will meet many amazing people, and create many more amazing memories with them.

Sydney Carnes

Business Management

For anyone who is thinking about studying abroad—do it. Explore new places, learn about new cultures, and let your mind grow.

For anyone who is thinking about studying abroad—do it. Explore new places, learn about new cultures, and let your mind grow.

Elodie Smith

International Hospitality Management

From the breath-taking views in the Grampians to Philipp Island, full of tiny penguins passing by beautiful surf beaches, you don’t remember what boredom is.

From the breath-taking views in the Grampians to Philipp Island, full of tiny penguins passing by beautiful surf beaches, you don’t remember what boredom is.

USA

Alex Fletcher

Music

Living and studying in another country has been the best experience of my life.

Living and studying in another country has been the best experience of my life.

Caitlin Griffin

International Event Management

Studying at University of Central Florida is the most valuable experience I have.

Studying at University of Central Florida is the most valuable experience I have.

Wednesday Moore

Business Management

I went on exchange to NCSU; I made some incredible friends, that became like a second family during my time there.

I went on exchange to NCSU; I made some incredible friends, that became like a second family during my time there.

Kumar Tejas

Business Management

I studied in United States of America for a semester in NC State University. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity as I gained a lot of exposure and worked a lot on my personal growth.

I studied in United States of America for a semester in NC State University. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity as I gained a lot of exposure and worked a lot on my personal growth.

Asia

Jean-Stanislas Bertheol

International Business Management

Hong Kong was a real gift. Not only did I celebrate my birthday there but I did so with new found friends from all over the world.

Hong Kong was a real gift. Not only did I celebrate my birthday there but I did so with new found friends from all over the world.

Laura Bichisao

International Relations BSc (Hons)

On my exchange programme, the first few weeks were great. I met new people and other exchange students, and we all explored Singapore together. We went to different temples, China town, Little India and other extraordinary places.

On my exchange programme, the first few weeks were great. I met new people and other exchange students, and we all explored Singapore together. We went to different temples, China town, Little India and other extraordinary places.

Alisa Kurtcenovskaia

International Hospitality and Tourism Management

My exchange semester in Hong Kong has been one of the most rich and amazing experiences in my life. I have learnt a lot, not only in terms of academic studies, but also about building personal connections and different cultures.

My exchange semester in Hong Kong has been one of the most rich and amazing experiences in my life. I have learnt a lot, not only in terms of academic studies, but also about building personal connections and different cultures.

Sophie Aminu-Edu

Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

I spent my second year studying at Seoul National University in South Korea. This was an unforgettable and valuable learning experience, and certainly one of the most exciting and rewarding years of my life.

I spent my second year studying at Seoul National University in South Korea. This was an unforgettable and valuable learning experience, and certainly one of the most exciting and rewarding years of my life.

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