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Explore the University of Exeter through the eyes of our current students and Alumni. Whether you’re considering studying with us in the future, or have already joined us, you can hear the honest reviews and stories from our students on topics ranging from budgeting to careers, support and wellbeing to accommodation and packing for university.

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Support for international students

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Jena shares everything she wishes she knew before coming to our Penryn Campus in first year!

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Belong, connect, succeed at Exeter – Hannah talks wellbeing and safety

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Finding your community at Exeter as an international student – by Ashley

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Jena shares everything she wishes she knew before coming to our Penryn Campus in first year!

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When Matty met Mabel – student wellbeing support

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Top 3 Study Spots on Exeter’s Streatham Campus

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Join student Erika on a tour of Glasney Village on our Cornwall Campus

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Brian

MA Advanced Computer Science with Business

“I chose to stay at Lafrowda due to several reasons. Firstly, its prime location near the main University building and the Business School greatly appealed to me. As a student, having easy access to these facilities was crucial for my daily activities and convenience. Additionally, my preference for a studio accommodation played a role in my dec…
– Brian
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“Living in Cornwall is perhaps my favourite part of my university experience. Being able to go to the beach whenever I want and go on amazing walks and hikes has been such a highlight. The University of Exeter was really supportive when I first moved down, setting up so many introduction events so that it was easy to meet people (I found some of my…
– Amélie
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Amélie

BA History and Business

Mimi
Mimi

BA Philosophy with Year Abroad

“I chose Exeter [because] I knew I’d be taught by lecturers who are specialists in their field and are conducting their own research which I found really interesting. I was also drawn to the breadth of modules I could take on my course. The selection to choose from is really wide and they’re all so interesting; the modules choices on offer were a l…
– Mimi
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