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Living on the Penryn Campus in university accommodation
February 1, 2024May 8, 2025

Living on the Penryn Campus in university accommodation

Hey there, it’s Gaby, your go-to campus explorer, back in action! So, last year, I’ve been exactly where you are right now – that classic […]

accommodation, Cornwall, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by gg428
Living on Exeter campuses in university accommodation
January 31, 2024May 8, 2025

Living on Exeter campuses in university accommodation

Hi! Aamina here, a MSc student studying Sports and Health Sciences on the St Luke’s Campus in Exeter and today I wanted to chat about […]

accommodation, Life on Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by as1904
Applying to University: Everything You Need to Know
December 1, 2023May 14, 2025

Applying to University: Everything You Need to Know

As an international student at the University of Exeter, I am here to guide you through the exciting yet sometimes daunting process of applying to […]

Applying, International, Postgraduate, Preparing for University by gr450
Why did I choose the University of Exeter? A Marketing and Management Perspective 
November 30, 2023December 11, 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 Bath, 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: How does the University of Exeter help students maximise their finances? 
August 22, 2023November 30, 2023

Cost of Living series: How does the University of Exeter help students maximise their finances? 

Being a university student is filled with new experiences, personal growth, and social opportunities. However, it is also a time when financial responsibilities and constraints […]

Budgeting and Finance, Food and eating, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by lb910
Cost of Living Series: Shopping Savvy – How to save money while shopping in Exeter
August 17, 2023August 15, 2023

Cost of Living Series: Shopping Savvy – How to save money while shopping in Exeter

By Lydia, studying Marketing and Management Hi everyone!  Today I am bringing you some of my top suggestions for stretching your budget while shopping in […]

Budgeting and Finance, Lifestyle, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by lb910
Preparing for University via Clearing: An  international student experience
August 15, 2023June 12, 2025

Preparing for University via Clearing: An international student experience

By Edison, BSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry I received a place at the University of Exeter through Clearing to study Biological and Medicinal Chemistry. This […]

accommodation, Applying, Clearing, Freshers Week, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by thew201
My advice to anyone thinking about applying to university through clearing
August 11, 2023June 12, 2025

My advice to anyone thinking about applying to university through clearing

By Izzy, studying BA French and Spanish Just go for it!   The university clearing process gives students a second chance, whether you have just missed […]

Applying, Clearing, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Author
Why I went through clearing
August 7, 2023June 12, 2025

Why I went through clearing

By Sadie, BSc Marketing and Management I gained a place at the University of Exeter through clearing for several reasons –  First, I’d done my […]

Applying, Clearing, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by srd213
Cost of Living series: Ways to save money over the summer break
August 4, 2023July 31, 2023

Cost of Living series: Ways to save money over the summer break

Although summer is a time for travelling, relaxing, and winding down from uni, it is important to be mindful of the academic year ahead and […]

Budgeting and Finance, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by lb910

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