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Adapting to University Life as an International Student
August 15, 2026August 14, 2026

Adapting to University Life as an International Student

Landing in the UK as an international student can feel like stepping into a moving train. The accent is different, the weather has opinions and suddenly people […]

Academic by aa1814
My First Week vs. My Final Week of First Year
August 11, 2026August 13, 2026

My First Week vs. My Final Week of First Year

Hello again, everyone! My name is Tatiana, and I am a soon-to-start second year Marine Biology student living in Cornwall. This blog post is about […]

Cornwall, Freshers Week, International, Lectures and Seminars, Penryn Campus, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
The Conversations That Shaped My First Term at Exeter
July 19, 2026July 21, 2026

The Conversations That Shaped My First Term at Exeter

Hi, I’m Parakh, a BSc Accounting and Finance with Industrial Experience student at the University of Exeter Business School, originally from Dubai but Indian by nationality. When I think back […]

Preparing for University by pp556
How to overcome fears of ‘adulting’ and prepare for university 
July 16, 2026July 31, 2026

How to overcome fears of ‘adulting’ and prepare for university 

Hey, it’s Evie! I’m in my final year studying History and Politics at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, so I’ve had plenty of time to adjust to living away from […]

accommodation, Budgeting and Finance, Cornwall, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University by ec1047
The Ultimate Beginners Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Preparing for Exeter University
June 30, 2026June 29, 2026

The Ultimate Beginners Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Preparing for Exeter University

Hey everyone, it’s Lucy! I have officially finished my first year studying BA History at the University of Exeter, which is super exciting! As I […]

accommodation, City of Exeter, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, reflection, Streatham Campus, Uncategorized, Undergraduate by lc1200
7 ways you should spend your summer before uni  
June 28, 2026July 31, 2026

7 ways you should spend your summer before uni  

Hi! I’m Prisha, a third and final Zoology student at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, and if you’re starting university this September, firstly, congratulations!  Starting university is such an exciting time, but […]

Cornwall, Preparing for University, Uncategorized by pb713
Will I fit in at the University of Exeter?
May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Will I fit in at the University of Exeter?

Hi everyone! I’m Lucy, a BA History student at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus. As I’m coming to the end of my first year – I can’t believe how quickly it’s gone […]

City of Exeter, Freshers Week, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Societies, Streatham Campus, Undergraduate by lc1200
The Sense of Independence, the Belonging, the Community in Cornwall
March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

The Sense of Independence, the Belonging, the Community in Cornwall

Hi, my name is Jeejee. I am an international student from Saudi Arabia studying BSc Environmental Science here at Penryn, Cornwall. Now, I am going […]

Health and wellbeing, Higher Education, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University, Studying, Uncategorized, Undergraduate, Wellbeing by jb1886
Going to uni with mental health struggles  
August 12, 2025August 4, 2025

Going to uni with mental health struggles  

“Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” Friedrich Nietzsche This quote perfectly captures the reality of uni life. Going to university is a major life […]

Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Undergraduate, Wellbeing by as2172
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

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