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My advice to anyone thinking about applying to university through clearing
August 11, 2023July 25, 2023

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 and adjustment processes gives students a second chance, whether you have […]

Applying, Clearing, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Author
Why I went through clearing
August 7, 2023May 8, 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
Cost of Living series: Top 5 Budgeting Tips for University Students
August 1, 2023July 31, 2023

Cost of Living series: Top 5 Budgeting Tips for University Students

Hey guys! It’s Lydia here and today I am here with my top 5 budgeting tips whilst at university. Managing your finances at university can […]

Budgeting and Finance, Lifestyle, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by lb910
How to prepare for results day and clearing 
July 31, 2023July 20, 2023

How to prepare for results day and clearing 

Hello, my name’s Elly and I came to university through clearing, I currently study Medical Imaging at the University of Exeter and I am in […]

Applying, Clearing, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by egh218
Money-saving tips at university
July 27, 2023July 31, 2023

Money-saving tips at university

By Beth, studying Medicine Ahhhh the dreaded ‘B’ word…. Budgeting! Coming to Uni I was worried about how I would balance my finances. But somehow […]

Budgeting and Finance, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by bfa205
Living Abroad: Applying through Clearing and how to prepare yourself for University as an International Student 
July 17, 2023May 14, 2025

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
April 6, 2023July 18, 2023

What I’ve learnt after with strangers for the first time

There’s no denying that it is daunting and slightly uncomfortable moving in with strangers whom you have never met before, and suddenly you are sharing […]

accommodation, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by lb910
March 15, 2023June 15, 2023

5 Mood Boosting Tips

5 Tip to improve your mental health (especially this month) March can feel like a funny old month, especially after the post winter holiday exam […]

Health and wellbeing, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by bfa205

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