Student stories

By getting me off to a flying start the Foundation Year has helped me settle into my first year more quickly.

By getting me off to a flying start the Foundation Year has helped me settle into my first year more quickly.

A foundation year... was the perfect opportunity to ease into university life and try all the aspects of being at university.

As soon as I arrived at Surrey, I knew I had made the right choice: it was very quickly my home away from home.

Once I visited Surrey’s campus and found out all the great opportunities the University offered, I was set on my choice for higher education. I can happily say that I 100 per cent made the right choice...

I would definitely recommend a placement year to anyone in a position to take one!... I have no doubt that my placement year was key to me securing my graduate role with a top employer as I was able to evidence a range of skills and experience that I developed over the year.

Surrey will provide you with a first-class quality of education as well as support of advanced academic facilities.... Your career will start as soon as you make your first step onto the University of Surrey’s campus!

The experiences and opportunities provided by Surrey have enhanced various skills that are highly valued in the job market. These include adaptability, communication skills, organisational abilities, critical thinking, and intercultural competence.