Joshua from the UK, studying BA Politics and International Relations

Campus: Penryn

"I had a personal relationship with my lecturers, which meant I wasn’t put off asking them for tips on how to improve my work, in fact they encouraged it! Intimate lecture and seminar groups mean lecturers have the time and capacity to offer tailored advice.

The community feeling at Penryn helps foster academic and career advice, and I left the university a more rounded individual than when I arrived because of it." 

Kennedy from the USA, studying BSc Business and Management

Campus: Streatham

“I feel so at home at Exeter and really love living here. It’s the perfect size and not so big you can’t find other students but not so small that there’s nothing going on. There are always things to do and it’s easy to have a good time. I also love the location as it’s close to Bristol and London, which are both really easy to get to by train. You can also drive out and be in countryside or go to the beach and surf – I love it!” 

Jack from the UK, studying MSc International Management

Campus: Streatham

“Exeter is a brilliant city. The campus is a perfect distance that you’re not in the middle of the city centre for it to be too busy, nor is it too far away for it to be in the middle of nowhere.

Exeter has countless number of activities for you to do whilst you’re here such as indoor pools, outdoor pools, cinemas, a town centre full of amazing shops and restaurants and a wonderful quay that is a must on a summer's day! Exeter is also very close to awesome beaches such as Exmouth or Dawlish and is close to big cities such as Bristol or more residential areas such as Salcombe or Cornwall.” 

Phuong from Vietnam, studying MSc Business Analytics

Campus: Streatham

“It was such an honour for me to receive the Global Excellence award from Exeter. I felt like I had something to contribute to the university as a student, not only on an educational level, but on a professional level too. It helped me a lot with my financial budget which enabled me to have a better education.”  

Ishita from India, studying BSc Psychology

Campus: Streatham

“You can ask the Career Zone for advice for what to do in your future and they will help you come up with a roadmap and what are some of the steps you can take to benefit your future. They also help you think about combining your interests with your degree and how this can relate to possible career paths that you can take with your degree and skillset.

The Career Zone can also help you get a placement, internships and graduate jobs by helping you with your CV or setting up a mock interview to practise your interview skills.” 

Kara from the USA, studying MSc Marine Environmental Management

Campus: Penryn 

“My background isn’t in marine science, so it was initially daunting starting the course and feeling like I may not be able to keep up, however, I’ve found most of the course materials to be accessible and clearly taught. Both my peers and professors have been very supportive and when I’ve emailed my professors with questions, they’ve never made me feel like I’m asking a stupid question.

At 35 I’m also a mature student and older than a lot of my peers on the course, but I’ve never been made to feel like an outsider or the older one.” 

Zachary from Hong Kong, studying BSc Economics and Finance with an Industrial Experience

Campus: Streatham

“During my first year, I stayed in Lafrowda which is often the first choice among students as it is five minutes away from campus. Living in Lafrowda made me feel like being a part of a community as I managed to meet people that are really nice and friendly.  
The most important part for me as an international student is to have as many different encounters as possible, whether this is the people you meet or the practices of your flatmates.”  

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Sam from the UK, studying PGCE Secondary Biology and Psychology

Campus: St Luke’s

“I’ve spent most of my life in South East of England, so one of my favourite things about the course was living in Exeter. I love my running, so getting some runs on Dartmoor in, was an awesome experience. 
 
I think my favourite thing was having a really good quality course that was structured in a way that both challenged you but also where you felt supported. For example, my mentors tested me on my lessons and asked me questions on them. It was better to be embarrassed then instead of in front of 25 kids!”