Karolina Surdokaite, graduated with a BA (Hons) Geography with International relations in 2023 and is an Operations Management Graduate, Western Route with Network Rail, based in Bristol.
Karolina Surdokaite
Operations Management Graduate, Western Route with Network Rail
Since successfully finishing my studies in May 2023, I completed a two-month summer placement in Reading with Evoke Transport Planning Consultants Ltd, doing Transport Planning, followed by starting my graduate scheme at Network Rail, in Bristol.
I have found it extremely valuable in my career to explore different avenues and career pathways. Prior to my placement with Network Rail, I explored opportunities with councils and with companies such as Enterprise, followed by gaining experience in transport consultancy, before committing to the railway for the long-term. This has allowed me to be more certain about my choices, but also to gain (and bring) a range of experiences to my role.
My main reason for choosing Â鶹´«Ã½ University was to remain close to my family and young siblings, as well as, having only moved to Â鶹´«Ã½ at the age of 10, I was not yet ready to move away from the city.
In terms of the university itself, Â鶹´«Ã½ was well respected for geography and offered me flexibility in allowing me to do a combined degree (geography with international relations),