Life in the South West – Students’ blog

Why did I choose the University of Exeter? A Marketing and Management Perspective

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Why did I choose the University of Exeter? A Marketing and Management Perspective

Hello there! I’m Lydia, a third-year student at the University of Exeter, originally from Bat, just a couple of hours away. As I sit down […]

Applying, Careers, Higher Education, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by lb910

Cost of Living series: Socialising on a Budget – A Guide

August 9, 2023July 31, 2023

Cost of Living series: Socialising on a Budget – A Guide

Hello everyone! Lydia here, and today I am going to share some savvy tips for socialising on a student budget. We all know that a […]

Budgeting and Finance, Higher Education, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by lb910

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

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023

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

The Wellbeing Support resource starter pack – Wellbeing Contacts

June 7, 2023June 15, 2023

The Wellbeing Support resource starter pack – Wellbeing Contacts

The Wellbeing Support resource starter pack Loneliness, low mood, exam stress – whether it is the exam itself, or the anxiety of doing exams as […]

Applying, Cornwall, Exams and Assessment, Health and wellbeing, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by bfa205

Let’s shop in Exeter

March 27, 2023July 25, 2023

Let’s shop in Exeter

Bringing you a mini list of 5 places to visit for a shop from a final year students Point of View. The high street has […]

Budgeting and Finance, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, The city of Exeter by bfa205

February 22, 2023July 25, 2023

Cost of living help (plus a weekly shopping list suggestion)

Hello! It’s Molly again and I thought I’d give you all some tips on how I budget and save money down in Penryn and Falmouth […]

Budgeting and Finance, Cornwall, Food and eating, Health and wellbeing, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by mh951

January 26, 2023July 25, 2023

University & Part-Time Work: How can I get the best out of both?

Hi everyone! My name is Lydia, and I am a second-year Management and Marketing student here at the University of Exeter. I also work part-time […]

Budgeting and Finance, Careers, Health and wellbeing, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, The city of Exeter by lb910

June 10, 2021June 15, 2023

A Summer Itinerary

Speak to anyone who lives in Exeter, and they will readily give you their own personal rundown of some of the best things to do […]

Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, Life in the South West, The city of Exeter by Anisa Marsh

Life as a mature student – the answers to all the questions you might have

Hi everyone, I’m Jess and I joined the University of Exeter in September 2018 at the ripe age of 21 (when a lot of students […]

Higher Education, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Mature students, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Jessica Applegate

A Cornish Student’s Experience at Penryn

My name is Kira and I am an undergraduate studying English on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall. In September I will be going into my […]

Cornwall, Higher Education, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Undergraduate by Kira May Louise Orchard