A year ago I endured the long process of choosing and applying to universities, which you may be experiencing right now. I found it very […]
Category: International
My first year in catered halls at Exeter
Choosing an accommodation can be a difficult process, especially if you can’t visit the University to check out the rooms for yourself. You are left […]
10 ways my postgraduate degree is different from undergrad
It can be difficult to differentiate between a postgraduate taught course (PGT) and an undergraduate degree. After all, both are taught! But a Masters degree […]
Spending Christmas in Exeter
As a Canadian exchange student longing for some warmer weather, I was delighted to spend Christmas in the city of Exeter. Although I was away […]
Guide to Studio Accommodation in Exeter
At Exeter, there are numerous types of accommodation available. For first years, most students choose to go for university halls: catered or self-catered. For second […]
Exploring Cornwall – The Lizard point
When you see all those beautiful pictures of nice beaches, turquoise water, massive rocks and sunny weather, you always imagine it’s somewhere far away in […]
Moving to the UK – what to expect
Moving to a new country can be daunting, but doing a little bit of research can help you with your expectations. In this blog post, […]
Self-catered halls in Exeter
As an international student, it was not possible for me to fly over to Exeter just to take a look at the campus and the […]
5 steps for choosing the perfect dissertation topic
There is one moment of momentous importance that occurs in every student’s life. One of many, I should say. But a vital one nevertheless. Yes, […]
Friendships at university
One of the things I was told multiple times before going to university is that “it’s what you make it”. Which seems kind of obvious, […]