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Highlights of my three years in Penryn: a recent graduate’s experience at the University of Exeter 
August 20, 2026August 14, 2026

Highlights of my three years in Penryn: a recent graduate’s experience at the University of Exeter 

Hey! It’s Evie here, a newly graduated History and Politics student based at Penryn Campus. In this strange yet exciting period of change, as I […]

Cornwall, Life on Campus by ec1047
Cost of Living at Exeter’s Penryn Campus 
July 22, 2026July 16, 2026

Cost of Living at Exeter’s Penryn Campus 

Hey! It’s Evie, a final year History and Politics student in Penryn. Today I’ll be running you through some of the day-to-day costs of life here at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall campus, and hopefully showing you that […]

accommodation, Budgeting and Finance, Cornwall, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University by ec1047
How to overcome fears of ‘adulting’ and prepare for university 
July 16, 2026July 31, 2026

How to overcome fears of ‘adulting’ and prepare for university 

Hey, it’s Evie! I’m in my final year studying History and Politics at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, so I’ve had plenty of time to adjust to living away from […]

accommodation, Budgeting and Finance, Cornwall, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University by ec1047
Realities of life in Cornwall: Some of my favourite activities around Penryn Campus
May 21, 2026May 18, 2026

Realities of life in Cornwall: Some of my favourite activities around Penryn Campus

Hey! It’s Evie here, a final year History and Politics undergraduate at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus. I’m originally from London, so coming to study in Cornwall meant quite a big change to my pace […]

Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Uncategorized by ec1047
“Where even is Penryn…?” Why Cornwall is a special place to go to university
May 18, 2026

“Where even is Penryn…?” Why Cornwall is a special place to go to university

Hey! It’s Evie here, a third year History & Politics student at Exeter’s Penryn Campus. As I’m submitting my final assignments and getting ready to move back home to London, I’ve been reflecting […]

Cornwall, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Uncategorized by ec1047
Getting around Cornwall on public transport: A Student’s Guide to local buses 
April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Getting around Cornwall on public transport: A Student’s Guide to local buses 

Hey! It’s Evie, a final year History and Politics student here at the Penryn Campus. Like many people, I picked the Cornwall campus because I loved the location and wanted to […]

Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Sustainability by ec1047
A week in my life – prioritising wellbeing alongside my degree
March 4, 2026March 3, 2026

A week in my life – prioritising wellbeing alongside my degree

Hey! I’m Evie, a final year BA History and Politics student at the Penryn Campus. Three years ago, I moved from London to Cornwall to study here as I […]

Budgeting and Finance, Cornwall, Health and wellbeing, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Studying, Undergraduate, Week in my Life, Wellbeing by ec1047
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