Student stories

I'm so glad I did a foundation year. Being taught the same concepts but in a different way to sixth form was revolutionary to me and allowed me to excel in fields I had previously not performed very well in.

I wanted to take advantage of the fact the University offers a placement year to you; to get out there, get some experience and make a name for myself.”

My placement was an inspiring, unforgettable experience which has made me want to push myself as much as possible during my studies, after seeing how important work in psychology can be.

All my clinical placements were very insightful: you get a true understanding of how maternity services work and how they connect to other departments.

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

The foundation year for nursing allowed me to grow and develop my skills, particularly my writing skills. This set me up perfectly for progressing to the Adult Nursing BSc and working on my dissertation.