Last year before I travelled to Exeter, I was on a family trip and all I did was bring suitcases full of clothes, but – […]
Category: Preparing for University
5 things I wish I knew before coming to university
Studying Contact Hours Despite being a university student, and told that you should become more independent and not rely on your lecturers and tutors to […]
‘My Clearing experience’: Yasmin, studying MSci Nursing
I decided that I wanted a new adventure in July last year – I had never really thought about the idea of going to university but something clicked last summer about […]
Studying from home
An endless supply of tea, easy access to peanut butter toast and the option to work in your pyjamas; studying from home can be great, […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Societies at the University of Exeter
This blog was written based on experiences prior to Covid-19. Hi Everyone, my name is Isla and I am headed into my final year at […]
Life in Lockdown – How I Survived and Thrived
At first, I was afraid… I was petrified… then life somehow returned to a slightly updated version of ‘normal’. It’s nigh on impossible to write […]
‘My Clearing experience’: Poppy, studying Theology and Religion
I’m Poppy, studying Theology and Religion at the University of Exeter, a course which I secured through Clearing. At GCSE I got 8 A*, 1 […]
Tips to Enjoy the First Week of University
Arriving in a completely new city and starting a new life can be pretty scary, especially if you arrive alone. As an international postgraduate student […]
Typical Week as a 2nd Year Medical Sciences Student
Welcome to my blog! I’ll be sharing my typical week as a 2nd year Medical Sciences student. The timetable varies quite significantly in 2nd year […]
A Typical Week at the University of Exeter as a 2nd Year BA English Student
Hi, my name is Isla and if you haven’t read any of my blog posts before, lovely to virtually meet you, otherwise, welcome back. I’m […]