Student stories

The optional Professional Training year was a major boost to my university experience, giving me twelve months of hands-on experience in various departments within the luxury hospitality industry. This experience helped me bridge the gap between theory and practice, and returning for my final year with practical insights and a broader skill set has given me a fresh perspective and greater confidence. 

If you’re considering the MSc in Air Transport Management at Surrey, my advice is simple: go for it and enjoy every moment!

Surrey’s supportive and close-knit medical community stood out to me, making it an ideal place to begin my journey in medicine.

Choosing to pursue my PhD at the University of Surrey was a natural and straightforward decision. Having already experienced the University's exceptional support and opportunities during my MSc studies...I was excited to continue my academic journey here.

As well as working in luxury hotels, I also got to travel. I made some amazing friends from all over the world, tried incredible food from different cultures and met thousands of guests over the year. It will always be a time I look back on with fond memories and I am very grateful for the opportunity. 

During my placement year at the Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, I gained valuable insights into luxury hospitality while developing essential skills ... I also loved the networking I was able to do.

The University of Surrey has a longstanding history of pioneering research into tuberculosis, led by a wealth of experienced scientists. Not only does the University have the specialised laboratories required to handle a category 3 pathogen, but it also has state-of-the-art equipment available to postgraduate students.

I studied at Surrey for my MSci in Biochemistry, where my project focused on tuberculosis infection. The research was very successful and continued through the summer after I had graduated. The combination of an exciting PhD project and a fantastic group of scientists confirmed my choice to continue at Surrey.