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From Cornwall to the Outback: An Adventure in Mining 
June 23, 2026June 15, 2026

From Cornwall to the Outback: An Adventure in Mining 

Ben Mantell‑Jolly (MSc Mining Engineering, 2022)  Mining Engineer, Advanced Mining Production Systems (AMPS) Western Australia  If you’d told fifteen-year-old me that one day I’d be living on the other side of the […]

Academic, Alumni, Careers, Cornwall, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Penryn Campus alumni, Studying by Author
Why I chose to study Business and Environment in Cornwall
June 18, 2026June 15, 2026

Why I chose to study Business and Environment in Cornwall

Hello – my name is Helena and I’ve just finished studying BSc Business and Environment at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall. When I was looking […]

Academic, Careers, Cornwall, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, reflection, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
Finding a Home Away from Home: My Experience as a Pakistani Student at the University of Exeter
June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Finding a Home Away from Home: My Experience as a Pakistani Student at the University of Exeter

Hello I am Reeham, a final year Pakistani student at Exeter pursuing Biological Sciences (BSc). Moving from Pakistan to the UK for university was both […]

City of Exeter, Culture, Food and eating, International, Societies, Streatham Campus, Undergraduate by kw734
Where can a mining degree take you?
June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Where can a mining degree take you?

Tom Savage (MEng Mining Engineering, 2021)  Senior Mining Engineer at Larvotto Resources, New South Wales  At school, I loved Geology. I had a great teacher who made the subject […]

Alumni, Careers, Cornwall, Penryn Campus, Penryn Campus alumni, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
More than just a field course – A Maldives trip to remember
June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

More than just a field course – A Maldives trip to remember

Halo! I’m Ariq, and currently halfway through my MSc in Marine Environmental Management. One of the most awaited parts of my programme is the field […]

Cornwall, fieldtrips, Higher Education, International, Lectures and Seminars, Penryn Campus, Postgraduate, Studying by at1116
An unexpected internship: how my humanities degree equipped me to work in a totally new industry
June 5, 2026June 3, 2026

An unexpected internship: how my humanities degree equipped me to work in a totally new industry

Hi, I’m Jena. I’m a final-year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Exeter. I’m originally from Paris, but I’ve spent the last […]

Academic, Careers, Cornwall, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Placements, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
Reflecting on my experience as a psychology student at Exeter
June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Reflecting on my experience as a psychology student at Exeter

Hello readers, this is Anugrahaa currently pursuing Masters in Clinical Psychology at the University of Exeter. Psychology was a subject that got me hooked since […]

Studying by aa1814
Life Looks Different Here
June 3, 2026June 1, 2026

Life Looks Different Here

When I was applying to university, I remember spending hours trying to picture what my life would look like in each place. What would I do after […]

Cornwall, Culture, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, fieldtrips, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Penryn Campus, Societies, Wellbeing by pb713
Why I Chose the University of Exeter for My Degree 
June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Why I Chose the University of Exeter for My Degree 

Hello! My name is Eunjeong Cho, though you can also call me Luna. I’m from the Republic of Korea and currently studying for a Master of Science in Environment […]

Cornwall, Culture, Health and wellbeing, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Mature students, Mental health, Penryn Campus, Wellbeing by ec1054
What my day as an MA student at Exeter looks like 
May 29, 2026May 28, 2026

What my day as an MA student at Exeter looks like 

Hi everyone! If you’re new here, it’s lovely to meet you – I’m Chi Le from Vietnam and currently studying an MA in Media and Communications at the University of Exeter. In my previous blogs, I’ve shared […]

International, Lifestyle, MA Media and Communication, Postgraduate, Streatham Campus, Studying abroad by Chi Le

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