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A place for real stories, advice and experiences from students – covering everything that comes with student life.

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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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Spotlight on: Settling in to life at Uni

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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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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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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Chloe

BA International Business and Spanish

“I have faced a few challenges at university regarding my mental health, especially around anxiety. However, the university offers many different support systems to help students who struggle with mental wellbeing. For example, my ILP has been really helpful and has supported me throughout my time at Exeter. Additionally, the wellbeing services tha…
– Chloe
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“Before coming to university, I was worried about funding since I wasn’t sure what options would be available to me as a non-British citizen. Thankfully, my school helped me apply for student finance, which I didn’t even realise I was eligible for. I was also nominated by my school for a grant for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, which was …
– Albina
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Albina

LLB Law with Professional Placement

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Amy

BA Politics and Geography

“I’m a half British, half Indian 21-year-old from a rather unremarkable town in the East of England, called Bedford. I studied English Literature, Geography and Biology at A-Level, then took a gap year to do some travelling in Central America. I actually then went to Cardiff University and started a degree in Biology. However, after the first year …
– Amy
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