Student stories

It’s great to be on placement.  Every time someone refers to me as a nurse my heart skips a beat!

Owen O'Donnell originally visited the University of Surrey on an open day to accompany a friend. He was so taken with the friendliness of those he met, he decided to apply himself. Here's his story.

Life in Surrey is full of opportunities. There’s a friendly, collaborative community awaiting you, preparing you for professional academic life and contributing towards your development as a researcher. Additionally, the University offers a wonderful campus experience

My first impression of the campus was that I loved it! The facilities blew me away, and all the course lecturers were so approachable and supportive.

Rosie Macpherson is a PhD student in Sociology. Here she describes the draw of the academics in the Sociology Department and how she has grown in confidence as a researcher and teacher.