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A day in the life- balancing study and lifestyle 
April 7, 2026April 1, 2026

A day in the life- balancing study and lifestyle 

Hi, I’m Prisha!  I’m currently in my final year studying BSc Zoology and I want to take you through a day in life living by the Cornish coast. I’m juggling dissertation deadlines, rowing sessions and […]

Cornwall, Culture, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, Health and wellbeing, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Societies, Studying, Undergraduate by pb713
Small Campus, Big Opportunities
March 31, 2026

Small Campus, Big Opportunities

Isaac Saunders (BSc Business and Environment, 2025) Group Commercial Graduate, Babcock International Group (Babcock) When I first started thinking about university, part of what impacted my decision was […]

Alumni, Careers, Cornwall, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Sustainability, Undergraduate by Author
Why I chose to study at Exeter’s Penryn Campus
January 12, 2026

Why I chose to study at Exeter’s Penryn Campus

Hi, I’m Emily – a first-year Zoology student at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, and I’m loving it so far! From the green, nature-filled […]

accommodation, Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Health and wellbeing, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Undergraduate by Author
My journey to choosing the University of Exeter (Cornwall)
December 19, 2025December 11, 2025

My journey to choosing the University of Exeter (Cornwall)

Hey! I’m Evie, a third year History & Politics student here at the Penryn Campus, and today I’m going to cast my mind back to […]

Applying, Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Health and wellbeing, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
Penryn – a location like no other
November 4, 2025March 18, 2026

Penryn – a location like no other

My name is Nasha, and I’m currently in my second year of studying Law with Business at the Penryn campus. When I first received my […]

Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Studying, Undergraduate by nj365
Exeter – a location like no other
October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Exeter – a location like no other

Hi, I’m Olivia, and I’m in my third year studying English with Film and TV Studies. Originally, I’m from Epsom, in Surrey. It’s a suburb […]

City of Exeter, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by ol310
Moving in tips and tricks
August 14, 2025August 4, 2025

Moving in tips and tricks

Hello! I’m Zara, a (now) graduate who has lived in Exeter for four years while completing my degree. I have done my fair share of […]

City of Exeter, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by zc439
Top tips for staying at uni over the summer!
August 11, 2025August 1, 2025

Top tips for staying at uni over the summer!

Hi everyone! I’m Abi, a postgraduate student currently finishing up my MSc in Island Biodiversity and Conservation. While many of my coursemates packed up and […]

Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, reflection, Uncategorized by ae571
Why I am glad I chose the University of Exeter  
August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Why I am glad I chose the University of Exeter  

Hi all! Zara here, a BSc Psychology GRADUATE!! No longer a student, nope, I am a certified grad now. It has been an absolute pleasure […]

City of Exeter, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Graduation, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, reflection, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by zc439
My experience transitioning from the taught MSc to dissertation mode
August 4, 2025August 1, 2025

My experience transitioning from the taught MSc to dissertation mode

Hi guys! My name is Abi and I’m a postgraduate student about to wrap up my MSc in Island Biodiversity and Conservation! Today I want […]

Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Postgraduate, reflection, Studying by ae571

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