Student Samreen N. Computer Science BSc (Hons) One of my favourite aspects of Surrey is the strong employability support available to students. The employability team are incredibly supportive and offer a wide range of resources, including CV reviews, mock interviews, and careers guidance. These services have been invaluable in helping me prepare for the professional world.
Student Catherine Business Economics BSc (Hons) Being on placement has not only taught me about what it is like to work in the accounting and auditing world, but it has also given me the opportunity to learn so much about myself.
Student Lourdes Politics and International Relations BSc (Hons) One of the best aspects of my placement was the overall experience of living and working in Brussels, a truly international city where I was constantly meeting people from different countries and cultures.
Graduate Hayley W. Electronic Engineering BSc (Hons) Overall, the combination of varied learning styles, the ability to customise my degree modules, and the fantastic project experience made my time at Surrey an incredibly valuable few years.
Student Riapreet Law LLB (Hons) The best thing about my placement was realising how much I could grow when given responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work.
Student Kelly Law LLB (Hons) My placement at Dominic Levent Solicitors was an insightful and rewarding experience where I worked as a paralegal in the Family Department. The positive feedback I received from senior colleagues gave me confidence that I am well suited to this work. The experience shaped my academic choices and clarified the pathway I want to follow after university.
Graduate Vickie Modern Languages (German and Spanish) BA (Hons) My classes were all quite small, so the student-tutor ratio was very good and tutors provided lots of contact time. As cliched as it sounds, my year abroad really was a formative year and one of the best of my life.
Student Arjun Law LLB (Hons) The most rewarding part of my placement was getting hands-on experience supporting clients through stressful legal processes. I would say a placement is an invaluable experience.
Student Hannah English Literature BA (Hons) I knew before my placement that I’d love to go into entertainment and during my placement I’ve loved learning so much about - and being a part of - the film industry. Although it is a tough industry to get into, I believe this placement experience has been undeniably beneficial in terms of getting early experience in the business.
