Surrey Vet Med advice from current students

Hi there,
I'm in a similar postion but i'm heading to RVC hopefully. The funding is the problem because of other issues I haven't been able to save. Plus I didn't think I would get in so you can imagine my surprise when I did! Like you i'm planning to commute but via train. Living in London is too expensive and I live with my partner so I have to find some way of paying something towards rent. I've looked at private finance, scholarships, bursaries and i've taken on a part time job on top of my full time job! Still, it feels like an impossible task to achieve.

Glad to know I’m not alone! It is really a lot of money, I have saved some of the tuition fees but no where near enough and since all my savings are going on that, there’s nothing left for rent etc to live on/ near campus…
Congrats on getting in, though! I was the same, really wasn’t expecting to get in and then when I did I was sort of filled with dread instead of excitement just because of the finance!

Hi everyone! I have accepted an offer to study vet med at Surrey this year, but I have quite a few questions I’m hoping someone can help with!

So, I am self funding the tuition fees as this is my second undergrad degree, and so to save money I am planning on living at home and commuting (1 hour drive). Is this practical, or am I going to hate it?? I really can’t afford to pay rent etc but I don’t want the course to be unbearable.

Also, would any current students be able to share their first year timetable with me? I know it will obviously be different every year but I just want a rough idea of timings, as I work sleeping nights (shift starts at 4pm finishes 9am) and want to know if this will be possible with the timetable. I do know wed afternoons are usually free which is good.

Also, does anyone know where I can find the PPE/ equipment you have to buy second hand??

Thanks in advance!
Chloe