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Surrey University gives Lower VI a feel for university life

By Lower VI students. 18 September 2019

On Tuesday 17 September, Lower VI headed off to Surrey University for the day to get an insight into life at university.

On arrival, we headed to a lecture theatre where we were given an introductory talk by the Head of Student Admissions, outlining how to choose the right university for us. The information he gave us was invaluable, and he introduced some factors none of us had even considered, such as the differences between a campus or city university.

We were then taken on a tour of the grounds by a team of student ambassadors. We visited the expansive library, the brand new computer science and engineering studio, and the student union. Luckily it was a beautiful day, which gave us the opportunity to take in the views in some of the University’s gorgeous green spaces, full of sculpture and wildlife.

We then took lunch in the canteen, sampling the myriad of options available. After lunch we attended a lecture on How to Apply to University, which included what they are looking for in a personal statement. Then we had a talk on Employability and the importance of work placements, and the opportunity to study abroad. The Student Ambassadors were fantastic and it was really impressive to hear about their own work placements.

Overall, our visit to Surrey University was hugely beneficial in giving us a look into uni life, and now we can’t wait for the real thing!

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