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Living Abroad: Applying through Clearing and how to prepare yourself for University as an International Student 
July 17, 2023June 12, 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
May 29, 2020

7 things lockdown makes me miss about Exeter: Thoughts from a 2nd Year

Hi, I’m Prutha! I’m a second year Economics and Finance student from Dubai, and this quarantine really got me reflecting on the many plans my […]

Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Studying, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by Prutha Lad
May 1, 2020June 15, 2023

My first year at the University of Exeter

Hi, my name is Cherry Wong and I am a first year LLB Law student. For the past 12 years of my student life, I […]

accommodation, Higher Education, International, Lectures and Seminars, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Cheuk Ying Cherry Wong
March 27, 2020

Six Reasons why I chose Exeter

By Xueting Wang, studying MSc Finance and Investment. Choosing the University of Exeter is one of the best choices I have ever made! I still […]

Exploring Devon and Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, The city of Exeter by Xueting Wang

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