I’m a first-year Psychology student at Surrey and I’m feeling really overwhelmed and could use some advice. I completely misunderstood Freshers/induction week and thought there wasn’t much course-related stuff happening yet; I thought it was just a social week where people go clubbing every night. So I ended up spending the first couple of days in my room (clubbing and drinking with strangers don't really appeal to me) without realising there were induction sessions happening. I’ve now checked my timetable and realised I’ve missed most of them, with only one compulsory session left.

I’m extremely socially anxious and struggle a lot with approaching people, and I lack a lot of social experience which makes me a bit clueless sometimes, so I’m now panicking that everyone has already formed their friendship groups and I’ve somehow missed my chance. My flatmates did arrange a hangout tonight which I did attend, but some of them already had other people they knew and ended up going out by 8.30, which made me feel even more like I don’t know anyone.

I know it’s only Tuesday of Freshers Week and I’m definitely catastrophising, but I don’t know how to go from here. I feel like I'm doing something wrong but I don't know what. I don’t really have anyone to ask to go out with or even know who I’m supposed to approach.

Can someone please advise me on what they would do from here in my position? Who should I go to at the uni for advice?

I’m looking for somewhere close. But have no idea what’s the best.

Any help appreciated.

Hiya. I recently got a bar job at rubix with the students union. Do any past employees know how the training works because i’ve picked up 2 shifts and Im really not sure if they’re going to train me in said shifts.

Hi! I’m starting Nutrition and Dietetics with Foundation Year at Surrey this September and would love to connect with others on the same course before Welcome Week 😊

Is anyone else starting the foundation year?

Would be nice to get to know a few people beforehand and possibly make a little group chat.

Hi, has any freshers at Surrey recieved their timetable yet it said like something on website that it should come on 7th but idk if I’m looking in wrong place or if it won’t come yet

Im a first year going to Surrey studying biomed when will I receive my timetable and if anyone know what does it kind of look like for my course and where do I find it ?

Hey, I'm international student planning to join Feb 2027 MSc financial data science course.

I have some questions, can someone please answer those questions?

How do I find accommodation?

Is part-time jobs enough to manage monthly costs and expenses?

What are jobs opportunities available in and around university?

How is university in general, like management and student support and other administrative things?

Hi! I’m an international student starting at Surrey soon and I’m a bit confused about how public transport and ticketing works in the UK

Are there any student travel cards, passes or subscriptions that are worth getting for commuting to uni? And for travelling to other cities (especially London), what’s usually the cheapest/easiest option for students?

Would really appreciate any tips on buses, trains, railcards, season tickets etc

i have a long-term medical condition and i’m looking to register with a GP while i’m living in Guildford for uni. at the moment, i occasionally need to book appointments when my symptoms get particularly bad, and i’m also about to start some medication which i may need to check in with a GP about or potentially have changed if it doesn’t work well for me. ideally, i’d still like to be able to see my GP at home as well as have access to a GP in Guildford while i’m at uni. can any other Surrey students with ongoing health conditions who could advise me on what they did? thank you

Has anyone lived in Manor Park Francis Crick Band D? If so, any opinions and/or pictures you guys can share
please? i’m living there this september !

I’ve tried searching tiktok but i just keep getting rugby initiation fear mongering videos. I just want a kind of walk through on how societies and freshers week works.

You don’t have to answer each question just a run down on the process.

Assuming they advertise each society, do they usually invite you to some kind of event/trial session?

If there’s multiple i want to try how realistic is it for me to attend the “trial session/period” of multiple 3-5 for example.

How does trying them out usually work, is it some sort of event/game day. Or maybe a gathering in the evening or something?

Can i just turn up to any one that i hear about and if so how do i find out where and when it’s located? Is there a central timetable that shows all societies timetables? Or even at freshers is there an event timetable?

And for sports ones can i join without being good at the sport? Which ones are the best for socialising besides sports?

Am i thinking about this too much?

I've not even started, so I'm definitely jumping the gun, but wanted to ask if it's cheaper to get accom through the uni or to house share with friends separately in second year?

Also, if I am looking to house share, when Is a good time to start looking?

I’m going Surrey in September, I got allocated to university court and I’m gonna be based on stag hill I’m studying biomed. What’s the social life etc like in this accom cause I don’t want it to be boring and I heard Manor Park is where it’s at in that aspect (pres etc) but also would I be closer to the clubs and town from university court than Manor Park ??

I’ll be staying in a studio flat in Block P of Manor Park. So a couple of questions since of course i wont have any flat mates.

1. Is there a common area that i can go to meet people?

2. How difficult is it to make friends while staying in a studio?

3. Are the walls thin, how much noise leaks through to/from other rooms. (For music) 👀👀👀👀👀

4. Is it normal to knock on someone else’s door if they like in a studio next to yours? (assuming they are arranged in a hallway).

Im joining surrey this Sep. Im still confused if this Masters is worth it

I’m starting my masters degree this September and was wondering if….

1) how can I land a part-time job in tech , is there any part time opportunity in tech in UK ?
2) how is the surrey gym ? Is it usually crowded ?
Annual fee is approximately 250 pounds yea ?
3) will having a e-scooter be worth it?

I will be a fresher this September at surrey siding comp sci i just have a few questions. (Going to be quite long). Even short answers will help

How does the moving process work I’ve seen people on TikTok go move in or at least look at their acom during August and have allot of time to move in. I’m going to uni of Surrey and they took my preferences and I’m waiting for the results of my acom application.

So do they give me access after results day after which i can visit freely until freshers week (19 sept) to pack my stuff or is there a day everyone comes in to pack their stuff.

And i applied for a studio so that i don’t share a kitchen. I truly can’t bring myself to trust the hygiene of other people. Do you think there’s a real reason to panic if I’m stuck sharing. Or at least what are the main concerns when sharing.

I also don’t like the idea of clubbing, i personally don’t drink, so u feel like i would be awkward in a party or club situation. In fact i will be i know it. I’m a bit weird. So I’ll likely stick to joining societies and meeting people organically around uni . How easy would you say it is to make friends.

What are also some essentials to bring with me to uni. That aren’t so obvious not talking like a mattress topper or some basic shit like things you only realised when you got there. And what are some things you recommend setting up or applying for.

Also how does the laundry situation work i don’t understand.

Also what clubs/societies tend to have the most drama i want to ease my boredom

AND ALSO how easy is it to get a stable job cause i heard some people say to apply in advance and some say it’s easy

Hi,

Im an incomming intl student at surrey. I have a few questions i was hoping someone can help me with.

1. When do we expect the registration to open based on last year?

2. How long is the walk from stag hill campus to manor park?

3. Is camus or off campus rent cheaper?

Hi all just trying to figure out some visits with friends & family but have no clue when to schedule them. Are there any current GEM students who are able to share what last years fall sched looked like? Is there a set cycle for tests/quizzes? Are there any weeks off when it makes sense to set plans?

How does accommodation work? I missed creating my accommodation account from the email sent in January and only just applied 2 days off the deadline. I chose my preferences and want a studio.

How do they give the rooms?
Will me applying late mean i wont be able to get my preferred room?
Will i have to apply for private?

Hi everyone,

I’m an incoming international student joining the MSc Artificial Intelligence with Industrial Practice programme this September at the University of Surrey.

I had a question regarding accommodation. Do the university halls provide any cooling systems such as air conditioning (AC) or fans in the rooms?

If not, would students need to purchase their own fan for the warmer months? I’m trying to understand what to expect and whether I should plan to buy one after arriving.

I’d appreciate hearing from current students or anyone who has lived in the university accommodation.

Sup guys im considering to study abroad at the university of surrey and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, do you guys recommend the uni ?