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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

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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Josh and a local fisherman in a wooden rowing boat

From South-West England to East Africa: how I’m using my Renewable Energy Engineering degree

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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

“My course has supported my future career as it has set me up with many different skills I will need in the workplace. For example, through group projects I have learned leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. I have also had the opportunity to learn transferable skills such as research and analysis, time management, and problem-solvin…
– Chloe
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“The university is highly ranked for my subject. It was always my desire to study at a Russell Group university, as well as to create theatre with like-minded people. I have particularly enjoyed how the department has developed my critical thinking across a range of theoretical disciplines and methods, such as historiographical research. By studyin…
– Eliza
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Eliza, BA Drama
Eliza

BA Drama

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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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