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 […]
Tag: settling in
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]