Student experiences

Find out what our students have to say about their time studying and working abroad.

Europe

Yasmin Robertson

On my first placement in Chambéry I was an assistant to the commercial director of a holiday company. The highlights were doing two weeks on a “mini-stage” (a “mini-internship”) in the Alps as it was amazing to see the mountains and to live and work somewhere with constant snow.

Cassina Subero

Business Management and Spanish BSc (Hons)

My time at Surrey has improved my chances of employability immensely. The beauty about Surrey is that they prioritise both academic and professional development, as most courses offer some sort of placement year, and really set you up for professional life once you graduate.

Charlotte Walder

Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) BSc (Hons)

I went to Stavanger, Norway, working as a student nurse on a ward caring for patients requiring treatment and care related to drug and alcohol misuse.

Freya Hodgkin

Modern Languages (French with German) BA (Hons)

I worked as a Teaching Assistant in Germany, where my work involved helping students (aged 10 to 18) in their English lessons, and presenting cultural topics.