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August 19, 2020June 15, 2023

Going to a Virtual Open Day

Hi! I’m Annie, and I’m studying for a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Choosing which universities you want to apply for at the moment […]

Miscellaneous by Annabel Rachel Bugbird
August 11, 2020

‘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 […]

Applying, Clearing, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Yasmin Cannell
August 10, 2020

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, […]

Exams and Assessment, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Studying by Hannah Maria Rudd
July 22, 2020

A Cornish Student’s Experience at Penryn

My name is Kira and I am an undergraduate studying English on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall. In September I will be going into my […]

Cornwall, Higher Education, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Undergraduate by Kira May Louise Orchard
July 17, 2020June 15, 2023

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 […]

Freshers Week, Health and wellbeing, International, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Isla Zena Lamparelli
July 16, 2020June 15, 2023

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 […]

Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Studying by am1292
July 8, 2020

The algorithmic gaze and its impact on our sense of human identity

Jo Sutherst is a PhD student in the College of Humanities, based in Exeter.  Her research is self-funded and is investigating the effects of algorithms and […]

Distance Learning, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, Postgraduate, Studying by Jo-Anne Sutherst
July 6, 2020June 15, 2023

‘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 […]

Clearing, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by Poppy Madeline Denny Pearce
July 1, 2020

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 […]

Freshers Week, International, Life on Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter by Lauren
June 26, 2020

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 […]

Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by Author

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