Student Gurtaran K. Civil Engineering MEng The placement allowed me to see how academic theory is applied in real-world scenarios, while also gaining insight into how civil engineering consultancy operates on a day-to-day basis. Overall, the experience strengthened my technical knowledge, improved my professional skills, and confirmed my interest in pursuing a career within the water and infrastructure sector.
Student Helen H Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci (Hons) Clinical rotations in the final year of vet school are a brilliant step in preparing you for the working world as a veterinary surgeon.
Student Becky T Primary and Community Care SPQ Community Children's Nursing with integrated prescribing (V300) Undertaking this course has supported me in securing a Deputy Sister position within the Children’s Community Nursing team. For anyone passionate about holistic, family-centred care, it is an invaluable step forward.
Graduate Laura D Nutrition and Dietetics BSc I work as a Band 7 Stroke and Neurosciences dietitian. My caseload is busy and has huge variety, as we are a National Trauma Centre.
Student Arnie Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci I fondly remember my lambing placement during Easter break – waking up and checking on the lambing pens to find newborn lambs bleating was an absolute joy.
Student Charlotte Q Biological Sciences BSc As an animal nutritionist at Marwell Zoo I gained insight into every stage of the process, from species’ natural history and dietary guidelines to preparing and presenting diets in ways that prioritise health and welfare.
Graduate Kirsty F-W Midwifery BSc I am passionate about midwifery because of the maternity care I received as a teen mother. The midwives who took care of me inspired me to want to pass it on to others. I now work as a midwife in the acute unit, mainly the delivery suite.
Graduate Rachel A Midwifery BSc I have secured a permanent contract as a midwife in a local hospital, rotating between the wards and my own community clinic. I can now help new students working with us from the University of Surrey.
Student Eleri Theatre Production BA (Hons) The amount of support I got at GSA and Surrey was massive which I really liked, as I always knew who to go to when I had questions or needed extra support.