Student stories

The advice I always give is to figure out what’s most important to you, and let that guide your career. I knew I wanted to help others and make the world a better place, so I went to study Psychology.

One of the highlights was learning from professors who are at the forefront of Psychology research; they were true experts in their fields and provided fantastic learning opportunities.

I was never just a passive receiver of knowledge at Surrey – I always felt like an active learner collaborating with my lecturers on this journey to become a psychologist.

One of my best memories was working on my dissertation, where I explored healthcare habit formation using virtual reality technology. The support from my supervisor and the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge research project was invaluable

I currently work for a medical NGO called Doctors Without Borders. I enjoy the relevancy of my work, bringing medical services to people who are at their most vulnerable and who do not have access to reliable healthcare.

Someone told me early on that if I didn’t achieve a first on my degree that I shouldn’t try to be a clinical psychologist. Well, I didn’t get a first and here I am!

Without my placement I would not be where I am today: almost five years on and I still work at Broadmoor Hospital. I am so glad I did a placement; it changed the course of my career for the better.