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Accessing the Access to Exeter Bursary and becoming an Exeter Scholar
November 6, 2024November 5, 2024

Accessing the Access to Exeter Bursary and becoming an Exeter Scholar

Moving to university is a milestone moment for many, but it’s not without  its challenges. Arguably, the largest of those challenges is learning to  manage […]

Budgeting and Finance, Cornwall, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by cd823
Financial Support – Disabled Students’ Allowance
October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Financial Support – Disabled Students’ Allowance

My name is Isabel, and I receive financial help in the form of a Disabled Students’ Allowance, which the University of Exeter helped me to […]

Applying, Budgeting and Finance, Health and wellbeing, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University by ib523
Preparing for University – What to pack (Exeter Campus)
August 21, 2024May 2, 2025

Preparing for University – What to pack (Exeter Campus)

Hello everyone! It’s Mya (Emerald) from Myanmar again! I am an international postgraduate student, pursuing an MA in Creative Writing. I’m here to talk you […]

accommodation, Food and eating, Freshers Week, International, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, The city of Exeter by my401
University decoded – breaking down the unknowns of uni life 
July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

University decoded – breaking down the unknowns of uni life 

It’s SJ and Emerald here today; to introduce you to some of the most crucial insider knowledge that you just must know before you begin […]

accommodation, Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate by my401
Cost of Living series: How does the University of Exeter help students maximise their finances? 
August 22, 2023November 30, 2023

Cost of Living series: How does the University of Exeter help students maximise their finances? 

Being a university student is filled with new experiences, personal growth, and social opportunities. However, it is also a time when financial responsibilities and constraints […]

Budgeting and Finance, Food and eating, Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by lb910
Why I went through clearing
August 7, 2023June 12, 2025

Why I went through clearing

By Sadie, BSc Marketing and Management I gained a place at the University of Exeter through clearing for several reasons –  First, I’d done my […]

Applying, Clearing, Higher Education, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by srd213
Cost of Living series: Ways to save money over the summer break
August 4, 2023July 31, 2023

Cost of Living series: Ways to save money over the summer break

Although summer is a time for travelling, relaxing, and winding down from uni, it is important to be mindful of the academic year ahead and […]

Budgeting and Finance, Preparing for University, Undergraduate by lb910
March 15, 2023June 15, 2023

5 Mood Boosting Tips

5 Tip to improve your mental health (especially this month) March can feel like a funny old month, especially after the post winter holiday exam […]

Health and wellbeing, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate by bfa205
March 1, 2023September 8, 2023

Safe Night Out

Top 5 tips for Staying Safe On a Night Out: The first years guide 1. Failure to plan is planning to fail I love spontaneity […]

Health and wellbeing, Lifestyle, The city of Exeter by bfa205
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

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