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Things nobody told me about studying in Cornwall
July 1, 2026June 16, 2026

Things nobody told me about studying in Cornwall

Hello everyone! My name is Tatiana and I am a soon-to-start second-year Marine Biology student living in Cornwall and studying at the Penryn Campus. I […]

Academic, Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Mental health, Penryn Campus, Societies, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
Small Campus, Big Opportunities
June 26, 2026June 16, 2026

Small Campus, Big Opportunities

For a place without turtles, Cornwall seems to have the turtle research. When I arrived at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus to study my […]

Academic, Alumni, Careers, Cornwall, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Penryn Campus alumni, Postgraduate, Studying by Author
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
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
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
Realities of life in Cornwall: Some of my favourite activities around Penryn Campus
May 21, 2026May 18, 2026

Realities of life in Cornwall: Some of my favourite activities around Penryn Campus

Hey! It’s Evie here, a final year History and Politics undergraduate at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus. I’m originally from London, so coming to study in Cornwall meant quite a big change to my pace […]

Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Uncategorized by ec1047
“Where even is Penryn…?” Why Cornwall is a special place to go to university
May 18, 2026

“Where even is Penryn…?” Why Cornwall is a special place to go to university

Hey! It’s Evie here, a third year History & Politics student at Exeter’s Penryn Campus. As I’m submitting my final assignments and getting ready to move back home to London, I’ve been reflecting […]

Cornwall, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Uncategorized by ec1047
Expectations vs Reality – Socialising and Making Friends at the Penryn Campus
May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Expectations vs Reality – Socialising and Making Friends at the Penryn Campus

Hello! I’m Prisha and I’m in my third and final year studying BSc Zoology. Coming from a slight introvert, here is my honest take on my expectations vs the reality of socialising and making friends around Penryn Campus.  Many people might think […]

Cornwall, Food and eating, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Uncategorized, Wellbeing by pb713

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