Homesickness is by far the largest difficulty I have had to face during first term. After ten weeks here things have become noticeably easier, though […]
Category: Preparing for University
Dealing with Rejection (though not the relationship kind)
Failure happens to all of us at some point. Whether it’s a GCSE you knew you always hated, your first, second or even third stab […]
Going abroad!
I am extremely excited to be coming to the University of Exeter from Canada on exchange. I’m originally from Toronto and I study at the […]
From application to internship, Africa to England and back again
When I touched down in the UK for the first time after a life in Sub-Saharan Africa, I had so many expectations and insecurities on […]
Passing on what little wisdom I have
In so many ways I’m glad I’m not a fresher anymore! I really hate awkward small talk and your first year is full of it. […]
The Comfort Zone
A week from today, I will be seated on a plane flying from Toronto to Glasgow. It will be the longest plane ride I have […]
From Envelope to Exeter: Starting University
Is it really four years since that fateful day? I’m talking about that day. That day when, surrounded by my peers, many of whom were […]
A Few Words About Results Day
This time of year is incredibly stressful for students awaiting results all over the country, especially those waiting to find out if they have got […]
University of Exeter First Year Bucket List
As you may have picked up on by this point if you are regular peruser of this blog (or, actually, if you have seen pretty […]