Careers Archives - Students' blog

January 23, 2026January 21, 2026

Careers and Employability at the University of Exeter

Hello there! I’m George, I’m originally from Kent, south-east England, and I’m currently in my third year studying BA International Relations with Proficiency in Spanish. When I first joined Exeter, I didn’t know the exact career I wanted, what job I’d be […]

Applying, Careers, Higher Education, Placements, Studying, Undergraduate by gt450

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

From Cornish coast to City career

By Simran (BSc Politics and Management, 2025) When I was choosing what to study at university, I knew I wanted a degree that combined big-picture […]

Alumni, Applying, Careers, Cornwall, International, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus by Author

October 7, 2025October 3, 2025

The valuable things about university that go beyond your degree…

Hi everyone! I’m Emily, a first year Modern Languages student at the University of Exeter. This time last year, when I was in same position […]

Careers, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Placements, Studying, Studying abroad, Undergraduate, Year Abroad by el646

September 30, 2025October 29, 2025

The value of my Penryn Campus Masters degree (as an international student)

Hi, I’m Giang Chu, an MSc student in Sustainable Business Management at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall, originally from Vietnam. When I […]

Careers, Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Postgraduate, Studying by hgc206

September 9, 2025September 4, 2025

The value of a degree

Hi Everyone! I’m Eloise, a now graduate from the University of Exeter! Over the past three years I have been on a Flexible Combined Honours […]

Applying, Budgeting and Finance, Careers, Higher Education, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Placements, Studying, Studying abroad, Undergraduate, Year Abroad by eg748

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Why I chose the University of Exeter for my English Literature and Film and Television Studies degree

Hi! I’m Anissa and I’m currently in my second year studying English Literature and Film and Television Studies with Employment Experience at the University of […]

accommodation, Careers, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Placements, Studying, Undergraduate by ak1068

June 27, 2025August 27, 2025

How the University of Exeter has helped my career

To all University of Exeter prospective students! My name is Olivia and I graduated from the University of Exeter with a 2:1 in French and […]

Alumni, Careers, Graduation, Miscellaneous, Placements, reflection, Undergraduate, Year Abroad by Author

June 21, 2025June 19, 2025

BSc Computer Science – why I love my degree

Back in school, I was always fascinated by the beauty of mathematics. To me, computer science is a modern and elegant extension of math—it’s about […]

Careers, International, Lectures and Seminars, Placements, Studying, Undergraduate by Author

June 19, 2025June 6, 2025

Why I chose the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus

Hi everyone! I’m Jena, a second-year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus. I am half French, half Scottish and […]