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Why I Chose the University of Exeter for My Degree 
June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Why I Chose the University of Exeter for My Degree 

Hello! My name is Eunjeong Cho, though you can also call me Luna. I’m from the Republic of Korea and currently studying for a Master of Science in Environment […]

Cornwall, Culture, Health and wellbeing, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Mature students, Mental health, Penryn Campus, Wellbeing by ec1054
A life changing year – how CSM helped me on the path to success
April 20, 2026April 22, 2026

A life changing year – how CSM helped me on the path to success

Julian Adah (MSc Mining Engineering, 2023) Graduate Mining Engineer, Barminco Western Australia My interest in mining began through geology. I originally went into geology with […]

Alumni, Careers, Cornwall, International, Mature students, Penryn Campus, Penryn Campus alumni, Postgraduate by Author
A day in the life – a coastal campus with a global outlook
April 1, 2026March 31, 2026

A day in the life – a coastal campus with a global outlook

Hi, I’m Eunjeong, though most of my friends here call me Luna! I’m originally from the Republic of Korea, and I’ve travelled quite a long […]

Cornwall, Culture, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Mature students, Penryn Campus, Postgraduate, Studying abroad, Week in my Life by ec1054
Top Tips for Dealing with Fatigue at University
June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Top Tips for Dealing with Fatigue at University

Anna is a former BSc Biological Sciences student based at the Streatham Campus. She was also a member of Exeter’s Fatigue Group. She shared some […]

Health and wellbeing, Mature students, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Author
Cost of Living – How the University of Exeter supports students financially
October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Cost of Living – How the University of Exeter supports students financially

Hi everyone! I’m Lucy and I’m in my final year studying BA English at the University of Exeter. Finances were one of my main concerns […]

Applying, Budgeting and Finance, Higher Education, Life on Campus, Mature students, Postgraduate, Studying abroad, Uncategorized, Undergraduate by lf545
Create a cosy home-from-home at University
March 19, 2024October 30, 2025

Create a cosy home-from-home at University

Hello everyone! I am Mya (Emerald), an international postgraduate student, pursuing MA in Creative Writing, right here at the University of Exeter! It took me […]

accommodation, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, International, Lifestyle, Mature students, Postgraduate, Studying abroad, The city of Exeter, Uncategorized, Year Abroad by my401
Embracing life at the University of Exeter as an International student
January 10, 2024October 30, 2025

Embracing life at the University of Exeter as an International student

Hello everyone! I am Mya (Emerald), a Burmese aspiring author who is pursuing MA in Creative Writing, right here at the University of Exeter! In […]

Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, Freshers Week, Higher Education, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Mature students, Postgraduate, Studying abroad, Uncategorized, Year Abroad by my401
March 23, 2021

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
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