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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

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

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

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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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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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Khanh Ha

MSc Marketing Management

“Back in Vietnam, I was quite introverted. I was not the sort of person who would walk into a room full of strangers and introduce themselves. But being in a new country on your own has a way of changing that. When the cohort mixers and student meet-ups started appearing in my calendar, I found myself actually wanting to go, partly out of curiosity…
– Khanh Ha
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“I’m originally from Ukraine, so adapting to the education system in England was completely new to me, especially when it came to preparing for university. When it was time to apply, I didn’t know much about cities or universities in the UK, so I spent a lot of time attending open days and doing detailed online research because I knew how important…
– Albina
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Albina

LLB Law with Professional Placement

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Albina

LLB Law with Professional Placement

“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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