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Winter Wellbeing – coping with loneliness and homesickness
January 5, 2024June 26, 2024

Winter Wellbeing – coping with loneliness and homesickness

Hi! I’m Paris, a fourth year English lit undergrad who studied in Seoul last year, so I know how it feels to freeze through -20 […]

Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Health and wellbeing, International, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Studying abroad, The city of Exeter by pg483
Get festive with me – Christmas in Penryn
December 22, 2023May 14, 2025

Get festive with me – Christmas in Penryn

Hey there! Gaby here, your go-to campus explorer from mining engineering, and I’m about to spill the hot chocolate on how to make your winter […]

Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Penryn Campus by gg428
Applying to University: Everything You Need to Know
December 1, 2023May 14, 2025

Applying to University: Everything You Need to Know

As an international student at the University of Exeter, I am here to guide you through the exciting yet sometimes daunting process of applying to […]

Applying, International, Postgraduate, Preparing for University by gr450
Living Abroad: Applying through Clearing and how to prepare yourself for University as an International Student 
July 17, 2023May 14, 2025

Living Abroad: Applying through Clearing and how to prepare yourself for University as an International Student 

Hello, I am Sarah and I am in my second year doing BA Communications. I am an international student from Hong Kong and this is […]

Applying, Clearing, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by ysl205
Holi Festival celebrations at the University of Exeter (Penryn Campus)
March 29, 2023May 1, 2024

Holi Festival celebrations at the University of Exeter (Penryn Campus)

Hey guys! Earlier this month saw the Hindu celebrations of Holi – a festival of colour, love and new beginnings. I’m going to tell you […]

Cornwall, Food and eating, International, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Penryn Campus by mh951
September 4, 2020June 15, 2023

5 tips to get involved in Freshers Week

  1. Online Freshers Fair It’s inevitable Freshers Fair has to be moved online due the pandemic. With the accessibility of social media platforms, engage […]

Freshers Week, International, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Cheuk Ying Cherry Wong
August 28, 2020June 15, 2023

10 things you must bring to university 

Last year before I travelled to Exeter, I was on a family trip and all I did was bring suitcases full of clothes, but – […]

International, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Cheuk Ying Cherry Wong
August 24, 2020

5 things I wish I knew before coming to university

Studying Contact Hours Despite being a university student, and told that you should become more independent and not rely on your lecturers and tutors to […]

Freshers Week, Higher Education, International, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Cheuk Ying Cherry Wong
July 17, 2020June 15, 2023

A Beginner’s Guide to Societies at the University of Exeter

This blog was written based on experiences prior to Covid-19. Hi Everyone, my name is Isla and I am headed into my final year at […]

Freshers Week, Health and wellbeing, International, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Isla Zena Lamparelli
July 1, 2020

Tips to Enjoy the First Week of University

Arriving in a completely new city and starting a new life can be pretty scary, especially if you arrive alone. As an international postgraduate student […]

Freshers Week, International, Life on Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter by Lauren

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