Student Maja Business Management and Spanish BA (Hons) Experiencing Spanish culture first-hand and hearing the language every day [on my placement year] made it feel much more natural than just hearing it in a classroom, and being able to use it consistently with native speakers really boosted my confidence over time
Student Kanokwan Hospitality, Tourism, Transport and Events PhD Having completed my undergraduate degree here, I already understood how the university works and was familiar with the teaching team. This meant I could transition smoothly into postgraduate study and fully focus on my academic study from the very beginning, without needing time to adjust.
Student Vino Data Science MSc The entire placement process has been a major learning experience for me, both professionally and personally. It has increased my confidence, clarified my career direction, and motivated me to continue developing my expertise in Data Engineering and Analytics.
Student Will Foundation Acting CertHE The foundation course is very well designed; you get to collaborate and learn so much from a variety of different teachers.
Student Angel Biomedical Engineering MEng My placement experience strengthened my understanding of engineering principles, quality management, and regulatory compliance.
Student Amelie Paramedic Science BSc This year, two members of my cohort created Peer-Led Sim, where we have out-of-hours access to the Simulation Centre and the wide range of manikins to practise emergency scenarios.
Student Sona Data Science MSc I was attracted to Surrey’s industry-focused approach to learning, the practical nature of the Data Science programme, and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and placement opportunities.
Student Rain Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) The group projects have been a massive highlight for me. In my second year, we had the opportunity to build an audio amplifier and an FM radio from scratch as a semester project. Seeing the theory translate into a working physical device is incredibly rewarding.
Student Matt C Public Affairs MSc The Politics and International Relations department gave me the confidence to pursue further study. The teaching experience at undergraduate reassured me that I would be in safe hands for my masters degree.
