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Business Studies / Management, Graduate

(5)·By Virginia E·Business· Jul 2021
It was really insightful. Getting through the induction and experiencing the fresher's week was really intriguing for a student coming from abroad. Trying to catch the smells and sights of my new environment was very appealing but quite challenging at the same time. Very friendly stuff, very good service Everything was perfectly ordered. As regards Surrey's library, it's a unique place where you could find everything from academic journals and articles to literature books with which you can “kill your time”in your free time. With respect to the sports facilities, Surrey sports park is a huge setting that allows you to escape from coursework and assignments's stress and refill your batteries by offering you a wide range of different group or individual activities. What I really enjoyed about my course as well as its lectures, seminars and tutorials was the overall vibe of the class. The academic staff has been really passionate about their modules and they do whatever within their capabilities to make it even more comprehensible and exciting. City life is actually very peaceful and quiet. Surrey is a lovely county on the outskirts of London. People are very friendly, and it offers you many different places to unplug and disconnect but also helps you to connect with nature especially now, given the current lockdown circumstances.
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Psychology / Criminology, Graduate

(5)·By Katherine T·Psychology· Jul 2021
Very good. Inclusive events, great nights out but also there was stuff arranged for the day or if you didn't want to go out. Was a lovely environment to get to know people There is a range of accommodation however a majority of the accommodation available is at the expensive end. But that is expected living in Surrey. My accommodation was very good with great facilities, if a bit cold at times. Extremely good. The student Union club is such good fun. They run a grocery store there in the day on Thursdays. There are multiple study centres around campus and a range of cafes, restaurants and social areas The lecturers were fantastic. There were a few modules that I wasn't particularly interested in but I know I had to completed them to ensure my course was accredited by the BPA. Generally I have really enjoyed my course and found my lecturers to be passionate and supportive Very good. The campus is very close to the town where there is a range of shops and night clubs.
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Drama, Year 3

(5)·By Cal P·Drama· Jul 2021
Our freshers this year was online, so not we are used to but we still managed to put together a really good week. Brilliant! Loads of places around Guildford and very reasonably priced. They are all great, I have 24 hour access to most facilities, especially the library The course is exactly what I expected it to and is getting me to a place that I want to be at when I leave uni. It gave me the skills needed to further me into a career. The city of Guildford is lovely and reminds me of home, I'm originally from Durham in the north east but Guildford just feels like home with it's cobbled streets and big cathedral.
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Business Studies / Management, Graduate

(5)·By Virginia E·Business· Jul 2021
It was really insightful. Getting through the induction and experiencing the fresher's week was really intriguing for a student coming from abroad. Trying to catch the smells and sights of my new environment was very appealing but quite challenging at the same time. Very friendly stuff, very good service Everything was perfectly ordered. As regards Surrey's library, it's a unique place where you could find everything from academic journals and articles to literature books with which you can “kill your time”in your free time. With respect to the sports facilities, Surrey sports park is a huge setting that allows you to escape from coursework and assignments's stress and refill your batteries by offering you a wide range of different group or individual activities. What I really enjoyed about my course as well as its lectures, seminars and tutorials was the overall vibe of the class. The academic staff has been really passionate about their modules and they do whatever within their capabilities to make it even more comprehensible and exciting. City life is actually very peaceful and quiet. Surrey is a lovely county on the outskirts of London. People are very friendly, and it offers you many different places to unplug and disconnect but also helps you to connect with nature especially now, given the current lockdown circumstances.
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Psychology, Year 3

(5)·By Ella V·Psychology· Oct 2018
I have had the best three years at uni. Brighton has been the best place to live - there's always so much going on and there's something to suit everyone. It's a great place to be a student, with so many different nights out. My course has been better than expected. The standard of teaching I believe is excellent. The lecturers are so involved and always there to help. I would recommend to anyone
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Engineering, Graduate

(5)·By Max T·Engineering· Jul 2021
It was great fun, i met a lot of people and learned what the basics and fundamentals of my whole course would be. However, there werent too many lectures so i got to make the most of the social side The accommodation had really good and varied bands for each price range. it was all on campus which was ideal. The facilities themselves were all well equipped and really modern, with new areas being built all the time. However the uni was overpopulated so it was too busy in these places The lecturers were all passionate and knowledgeable, and the course content was spot on and up to date with current technology. The course also offered a work placement year and an integrated masters I didnt go into the nearby town centre too much as the campus had most of everything that i needed. However it was good to have it there for shopping/restaurants/etc
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Business and management studies, Year 1

(5)·By Emily H·Management· Oct 2018
Great. My accomodation is very nice and modern, I manage to make many friends already, then university it's self is great too, especially the societies and clubs available. My timetable is perfect it gives me many days off in order to catch up with work and revision time. Also freshers week, was decent, so many nights out on offer in Guildford would reccommend.
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Nursing, Year 1

(5)·By Kirsty·Nursing· Oct 2018
The support is brilliant and the ways in which the course is run is great, however when it comes to revision it is not the best, you are given 2 weeks to revise 200+ PowerPoint slides. If you don't pass your assignments first time they put on extra support and allow you to book individual or group sessions to help you with understanding the feedback and helping you to improve your work to help you pass on your next submission.
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Drama, Graduate

(5)·By Phoebe W·Drama· Jul 2021
Exciting, it felt amazing to be surrounded by like minded people. Lots of partying and exploring the nightlife! Great to be near to London as well. Clean, spacious and surrounded by nature. Extremely easy access to the campus, I was 2 minutes from the library and shop which was so helpful. Some buildings were more modern than others! Outstanding - Surrey sports park was excellent although could have been slightly more affordable for students to use. The library was huge and amazingly situated. Overall a very well provided and spacious place to be. Full on course with lots of contact and practical hours. Exceptional teaching standards and communication throughout. Brilliant location for uni - fun nightlife and a gorgeous high street with every shop you could need. Also minutes from gorgeous nature walks to take your mind off things when needed.
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Law / Legal Studies, Year 2

(5)·By Kamila Z·Law· Jul 2021
Freshers week was extremely fun and helpful in meeting new people. Considering that it was before Covid, it allowed freshers to have the best time of their lives. The University organised parties and events making sure we are enjoying ourselves while staying safe. The university has 3 accommodation campuses. They range in price and are all very affordable, spacious and clean. They make sure that everything is fine and everyone feels comfortable. Our University has a massive sports centre allowing students to lead a healthy lifestyle. The library has a few floors and it's open 24/7, 365 days a year, allowing us to study at any time. The student hive made a nest, creating a comforting space for students to relax The teachers are very supportive, they set tasks and make sure that everyone understands it during discussion sessions. Lectures are very well prepared, giving us the necessary information to succeed. Lessons are spread out throughout the week, ensuring that we have time for our own activities. Guildford is a beautiful town with a lot of places to eat and hang out. There are a few nightclubs including a student only club to ensure students safety and comfort. The city has many lovely views and hills.
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Sports / Sports Science, Year 2

(4.8)·By Thila v·Sports· Jul 2021
It was great. Met so many new people and my university really gave us so many opportunities to join sports teams and societies. They even gave us weeks to try out anything we wanted and see what best suited us allowing for us to pick a society/sport that we would most enjoy with people most like ourselves. Loved it and the events were amazing. Although I was in an older accommodation block I was put with people that were so similar to me and I got on with my flat mates so well. Cleaning staff did a great job of keeping both our communal areas and bedrooms clean which was so nice especially with how hectic first year can be not living at home. Highly recommended. As a swimmer I fell in love with the pool as my uni provided us with a full length 50m pool that was kept in great condition. I also loved their vast majority of sports complexes including the gym that I used a lot as they were all very modern and easily accessible for students. As for classrooms I absolutely love how they are able to accommodate for smaller courses with smaller classrooms making you feel more comfortable and less scared. As for there bigger lecture halls they were great for their ability to have several large screens at the front of the classroom allowing everyone no matter how far away you were to see clearly and follow along. For my course they have been very hands on which I enjoy as sitting in a classroom can get rather repetitive and boring after a while. This meant that we were often in labs working with athletes or out on sports fields learning the important aspects of sports movements. Definitely managed to keep me very engaged. Despite Guildford being a small town I have loved the shopping mall, food courts and night life they have managed to provide. I might say that I enjoy the smaller town as it allows for you to get very familiar with the area and the people living there.
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