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April 16, 2020

The difference between studying Science at School vs University

  We’re not in the classroom anymore: During school, most people are in a class of about 30 students being taught by the same teacher […]

Exams and Assessment, Higher Education, Lectures and Seminars, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Sophie Elisabeth Pearson
February 24, 2020

Let me Introduce Myself…

So this is my first post for the University of Exeter! It’s my hope to connect with some students, who, perhaps like me are older […]

Higher Education, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Postgraduate by am1292
February 11, 2020October 30, 2025

What is the Point in Studying Ancient History, Seriously?!

When I tell people which MA programme I’m studying I am always challenged on my reasons for wanting to study the ancient world. I get […]

Careers, Higher Education, Lectures and Seminars, Miscellaneous, Postgraduate, Undergraduate by lewis211
May 22, 2019

What’s Next?

Ten years of my life were dedicated to practicing horseback riding. I loved the feeling of companionship that you get when you train with a […]

Careers, Higher Education, International, Miscellaneous by Luisa
April 11, 2019June 15, 2023

BSc Business in Penryn – New York City Field Trip

One of the really cool things about studying BSc Business at the Penryn Campus is the field trips! I am currently in my third year, […]

Cornwall, Higher Education, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Penryn Campus, Studying, Studying abroad, Undergraduate by Nicolette
April 7, 2019

Field trips on the BSc Business programme

One of my favourite things about being on BSc Business is the wealth of fun field trips we get to go on throughout the three […]

Cornwall, Higher Education, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Penryn Campus, Studying, Undergraduate by Nicolette
June 13, 2018June 15, 2023

My guide to Clearing

If you’ve applied through UCAS and are very worried, or even absolutely certain that your exams did not go well at all, you might be […]

Clearing, Cornwall, Exams and Assessment, Higher Education, International, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Thais
June 12, 2018

An International Student’s Guide: How to Prepare for University

It’s only a few months away until you have to pack up your life and move to an entirely new place. Huge congrats to you […]

accommodation, Freshers Week, Higher Education, International, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University by Thesia
June 11, 2018June 15, 2023

5 things you need to know about studying in the UK

As an international offer-holder without any experience in British higher education, I’m sure you have been wondering what classes are like at universities in the […]

Higher Education, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Nikolett
April 16, 2018June 15, 2023

The best Instagram and photography spots on the Penryn Campus

1. Tremough house Tremough house is one of the oldest buildings on the Penryn Campus. Some students have their lectures and tutorials in the house […]

Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Higher Education, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Studying, Undergraduate by Olga

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