Freshers Week Archives - Students' blog

July 16, 2026July 16, 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, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University by ec1047

June 30, 2026June 29, 2026

The Ultimate Beginners Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Preparing for Exeter University

Hey everyone, it’s Lucy! I have officially finished my first year studying BA History at the University of Exeter, which is super exciting! As I […]

accommodation, City of Exeter, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, reflection, Streatham Campus, Uncategorized, Undergraduate by lc1200

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Will I fit in at the University of Exeter?

Hi everyone! I’m Lucy, a BA History student at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus. As I’m coming to the end of my first year – I can’t believe how quickly it’s gone […]

City of Exeter, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Societies, Streatham Campus, Undergraduate by lc1200

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Find your supportive community at Exeter

Hey, I’m Pouria, a recent BSc Medical Sciences graduate and a current first-year medical student based at Exeter campuses. Here, I will flash back to the year 2022 when […]

Applying, City of Exeter, Freshers Week, Higher Education, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Societies, Studying, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate, Wellbeing by Pouria Sadeghian

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Managing your time at university

Hi everyone, I’m Eloise, a recent graduate from the University of Exeter! I just completed my three-year Flexible Combined Honours course studying Film and Television […]

City of Exeter, Exams and Assessment, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Freshers Week, Health and wellbeing, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Studying, Undergraduate by eg748

August 14, 2025August 4, 2025

Moving in tips and tricks

Hello! I’m Zara, a (now) graduate who has lived in Exeter for four years while completing my degree. I have done my fair share of […]

City of Exeter, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by zc439

August 6, 2025August 1, 2025

Welcome Week at The University of Exeter: The Ultimate Guide

Hi! I’m Emily a first-year student studying BA Modern Languages on Streatham Campus. I’m originally from Stafford, and just like you probably are now if […]

City of Exeter, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by el646