Student Hanna Stoneman Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) My time with Balfour Beatty sparked my ambition to become a Chartered Engineer starting in Ground Engineering, and to pursue my plan of becoming a leader in the construction industry.
Student Sandra Vodarici International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons) As cheesy as it might sound, as an international student, Surrey became my home and I couldn’t have asked for a better one.
Student Peter Shodipe Politics BSc (Hons) I feel the work that I did on my placement would have a real impact on the world and was so varied that I looked forward to coming to work every day.
Student Ioana Stupu International Hospitality Management BSc (Hons) The staff in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management really brought the industry into the classroom and made the course applicable to real-life situations, and for that I am extremely grateful.
Student Rabia Dhami Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) All in all, Surrey has been great but the biggest takeaway from this University is finding friends for life.
Student Abean George International Relations BSc (Hons) By undertaking a placement you will develop as an individual but you will also open up your post university options ten-fold.
Student Sumreen Aziz Mechanical Engineering MEng Every project I did on placement involved an element of collaboration, and the leadership, communication and teamworking skills I gained have really supported my group project work.
Student Kaden Trueman Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) University is great for gaining a whole range of knowledge you need, but a placement year gives you the chance to develop on a personal level and use that knowledge to create real world impact. At its core, engineering is about solving problems, and a placement year gives you the perfect opportunity to do that.
Student Ella McMenamin Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) I would absolutely recommend a placement year to anyone that has the opportunity to do one. Not only does the placement year help you learn and grow as a person, but it truly helps you in figuring out what you want to do after university.