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Nicola Lai

Hi! I'm Nicola, a Management with Marketing student from Hong Kong on placement year. As an international student, I hope sharing my experiences studying in the UK will give insight to what it’s like studying in a diverse environment like Exeter. Read along for tips studying abroad, and to get an understanding of what student life in Exeter is all about!

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Reasons to choose a campus based university

When I was researching the different universities in the UK, I was certain I wanted to choose a campus based university. If you’re unsure whether you would like a campus based university or not, hopefully this blog post will help you understand what it’s like to study here at Exeter’s Streatham Campus!

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   May 25th, 2018    International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Studying

Guide to Interviews and Assessment Centres

Hi there, I’m Nicola! I’m currently in my second year studying Management with Marketing with Industrial Experience. This summer, I will start my placement year, which is incredibly exciting! To secure a placement or internship (including summer internships), most companies have an application process that includes a job application form, CV and Cover Letters, psychometric tests, interviews, and finally an assessment centre. The aim of this blog post is to share my experiences with interviews and assessment centres, sharing some tips that I have found useful.

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   April 12th, 2018    Careers, International, Lectures and Seminars, Undergraduate     , , ,

Guide to Studio Accommodation in Exeter

At Exeter, there are numerous types of accommodation available. For first years, most students choose to go for university halls: catered or self-catered. For second and third year students, it’s more common to live in a shared house or live in private student accommodation. Private accommodation includes: The Printworks, Unite Students (Northernhay, Northfield, and Trust House), Fresh Student Living (Cricket Field, Queen Street Studios), and so on. Such halls offer different types of rooms: en-suite rooms, studios, and flats. As I am currently living in a studio, this post will focus on what it’s like to live in a studio! (more…)

   February 7th, 2018    accommodation, International, Life in the South West, Undergraduate

Moving to the UK – what to expect

Moving to a new country can be daunting, but doing a little bit of research can help you with your expectations. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing what it’s like to live in the UK, so hopefully you will find this a useful guide of what to expect when you get here!

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   February 1st, 2018    International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Preparing for University

Top 5 Instagram Spots in Exeter

Top 5 Instagram Spots in Exeter

As someone who loves photography, here are my top 5 spots in Exeter to Instagram.

1. Exeter Quay

The Exeter Quayside is a ten minute walk from the city centre, and one of my favourite spots Exeter. Watch the swans, or enjoy the student favourite ‘On The Waterfront’  for delicious pizzas. During the summer, the quayside is the best place to canoe or kayak, or cycle down to the Exeter Canal Cycle Route.

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   December 8th, 2017    Exploring Devon and Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Miscellaneous, Undergraduate

Nicola’s day in the life

Hi! I’m Nicola, a second year student studying Management with Marketing from Hong Kong. This is a day in my life!

I’m up bright and early at 7:30am, as I like to take my time to make breakfast and watch the news in the Morning. Today, like most days, my  breakfast of choice is Porridge because it warms me up on a cold morning. After breakfast, I’m off to attend my lecture. I actually really enjoy walking to school, I get to appreciate how beautiful the campus is. (If I’m lucky, I even get to spot a few squirrels on my way to campus!) (more…)

   November 17th, 2017    International, Life on Campus, Studying, Undergraduate

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