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February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Why I chose the Penryn Campus and what I love about studying here

Who do I want to be in the future? That was the question that kept me up at night every time I would think about […]

accommodation, Careers, Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Societies, Studying, Sustainability, Undergraduate by as2347

February 12, 2026February 9, 2026

A student experience like no other – Penryn Campus edition

Hi, I’m Emily, a first-year Zoology student at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, and I’m loving it so far! The University offers countless opportunities and unforgettable experiences. From developing valuable skills through your studies to engaging in sports, joining societies, volunteering and […]

Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Higher Education, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Societies, Studying, Undergraduate, Wellbeing by eb1256

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

A student experience like no other

Hey, it’s Day! I’m an international student from the United States studying an MA in Publishing on our beautiful Streatham Campus. My programme is one year long, which means […]

Budgeting and Finance, Careers, City of Exeter, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Higher Education, International, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Postgraduate, Societies, The city of Exeter by dc828

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Find your supportive community at Exeter

Hey, I’m Pouria, a recent BSc Medical Sciences graduate and a current first-year medical student based at Exeter campuses. Here, I will flash back to the year 2022 when […]

Applying, City of Exeter, Freshers Week, Higher Education, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Societies, Studying, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate, Wellbeing by Pouria Sadeghian

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

October 7, 2025October 3, 2025

The valuable things about university that go beyond your degree…

Hi everyone! I’m Emily, a first year Modern Languages student at the University of Exeter. This time last year, when I was in same position […]

Careers, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Placements, Studying, Studying abroad, Undergraduate, Year Abroad by el646

September 9, 2025September 4, 2025

The value of a degree

Hi Everyone! I’m Eloise, a now graduate from the University of Exeter! Over the past three years I have been on a Flexible Combined Honours […]

Applying, Budgeting and Finance, Careers, Higher Education, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Placements, Studying, Studying abroad, Undergraduate, Year Abroad by eg748

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Managing your time at university

Hi everyone, I’m Eloise, a recent graduate from the University of Exeter! I just completed my three-year Flexible Combined Honours course studying Film and Television […]

City of Exeter, Exams and Assessment, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Freshers Week, Health and wellbeing, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Studying, Undergraduate by eg748

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