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September 18, 2018June 15, 2023

Some tips and advice for the new students (Cornwall Campus)

Starting your new life at university might be scary but here you can find a little bit of information about what to do first when […]

Cornwall, Freshers Week, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Olga
September 13, 2018

Global Chums mentoring scheme: interview with Amelia

I signed up to be a Global Chums mentor in Spring of 2017, at the same time as I signed up to be an academic […]

Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University by Thais
Not sure what to do in Fresher’s Week? We’ve got your back!
September 7, 2018

Not sure what to do in Fresher’s Week? We’ve got your back!

Freshers’ Week is the week that all students, new or returning, look forward to. It’s the week of freebies, refreshments…and the parties. But if you’re […]

Freshers Week, International, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University by Lakshmipriya
The complete guide to shopping in Exeter 
September 7, 2018

The complete guide to shopping in Exeter 

This blog is a guide for international students who may not be familiar with stores we have here in the UK. Moving to a new […]

International, Life in the South West, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter by Lakshmipriya
September 1, 2018June 15, 2023

How To Travel Responsibly

For every student studying at the University of Exeter, travelling can be a blessing that can make you want to cry sometimes but you hold […]

Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Mikki
August 28, 2018

Healthcare in the UK – A Guide for International Students

If you are an international student on a Tier 4 student visa like I am, there’s no need to panic about what to do if […]

International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Jasmine
August 3, 2018June 15, 2023

How to cope with British weather

I grew up in Hong Kong, where summer days are insanely hot and long, while winter days are still cold but short.  I am used to […]

International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Jasmine
July 25, 2018

My Clearing Experience

My degree: BA Liberal Arts (majoring in English with proficiency in French) I hadn’t really thought about about studying abroad before the release of my exam […]

Clearing, International, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Jasmine2 Comments on My Clearing Experience
June 13, 2018June 15, 2023

My guide to Clearing

If you’ve applied through UCAS and are very worried, or even absolutely certain that your exams did not go well at all, you might be […]

Clearing, Cornwall, Exams and Assessment, Higher Education, International, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Thais
June 12, 2018

An International Student’s Guide: How to Prepare for University

It’s only a few months away until you have to pack up your life and move to an entirely new place. Huge congrats to you […]

accommodation, Freshers Week, Higher Education, International, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University by Thesia

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