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Day out in Exmouth

Looking for something to do after you’ve reached a deadline? I have a perfect suggestion for you! A day out in Exmouth, which is one of the most picturesque seaside towns in Devon. While you’re there you can take a long scenic walk along the sandy seashore, reach the rocky cliff-tops and end your day in one of the local inns serving the regional specialty – Exe Mussels. In this blog entry, I will provide you with a short guide of how to get to Exmouth and make the most out of your time there! (more…)

   February 27th, 2019    Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Food and eating, International, Life in the South West, Undergraduate

Why Exeter? My reasons behind coming to Exeter

Whenever I meet someone new here from the UK, the first five minutes of conversation inevitably involves the question: “Why did you come to Exeter?” To be frank, I always need a moment to pause and think back to the time when I sat in front of my laptop making my UCAS choices.

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   February 27th, 2019    International, Lectures and Seminars, Preparing for University, Studying, Studying abroad, Undergraduate     

Why I chose Exeter for my degree (BSc Economics and Politics)

At the end of Year 12, applications for universities were creeping up on us. Unlike many of my friends, I was still clueless about the degree I wanted to pursue, let alone which university. The panic was starting to set in and I decided to look up the ranking tables for Economics which was the A-level subject I really enjoyed. Universities like Warwick, Durham, St. Andrews and Exeter popped up and after all the train journeys, brochures and getting lost at Open Days – I put the University of Exeter down as my firm choice in UCAS.

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   February 27th, 2019    International, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate

Why I chose to study Psychology at the University of Exeter

I know that deciding what university to attend is an incredibly important and difficult decision – I’ve done it. That’s why I’m here to tell you some of the reason why I chose the University of Exeter. (more…)

   February 12th, 2019    Exploring Devon and Cornwall, International, Life on Campus, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Studying, Studying abroad, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate

My 3 favourite places in Exeter

Just had an exceptionally stressful exam? Finished and handed-in a lengthy and demanding assignment? Or are you just feeling a bit bored and want to do something fun in Exeter? If any answer to those questions is yes, then this article is especially for you. In this blog post I want to show you my favourite places around Exeter, as it’s always great to get out for a walk and explore the city. Whether you just want to let off some steam, sit down and enjoy your favourite book in the same spot that Jane Austen did or do some sports such as kayaking, then I’ve got you covered! After living in Exeter for over a year I have travelled, on my old rust (but vintage!) bike, to many interesting places. However, there are places I always love to come back to and from those I tailored and chose my favourite three. I selected places that are close to University of Exeter (I swear!) and to get there won’t take longer than 30 minutes’ walk. So, without further ado here is my complete guide of 3 places that you should visit in Exeter.

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   January 25th, 2019    International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate

Where is Exeter? What’s student life like in Exeter? Here are the answers to some FAQs from international students

I worked at several education fairs last summer on behalf of the University of Exeter and there were a few questions that were popular from prospective students and their parents. I have compiled a list of questions and answered them here, hopefully it is helpful to all international students who may be wondering some of the same things.

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   December 18th, 2018    Clearing, Exams and Assessment, Food and eating, Freshers Week, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, Studying, The city of Exeter, Undergraduate

Some tips and advice for the new students (Cornwall Campus)

Starting your new life at university might be scary but here you can find a little bit of information about what to do first when you’re on campus, where to get more information about Freshers events as well as get some tips from the current students. (more…)

   September 18th, 2018    Cornwall, Freshers Week, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate

What is Liberal Arts?

“So what do you study?”
“Liberal Arts.”
“Oh cool… but what IS Liberal Arts?”

This is the conversation I have with everyone I meet  at university and is why I am dedicating this blog post to explain what Liberal Arts really is and why I enjoy my degree so much.

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   September 6th, 2018    International, Lectures and Seminars, Undergraduate

How To Travel Responsibly

For every student studying at the University of Exeter, travelling can be a blessing that can make you want to cry sometimes but you hold it in because in the end you have to travel anyway. As an international student, I tend to travel a lot and it’s become second nature to me, which is why I thought to impart some of my wise knowledge to you – even if you might already know this.

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   September 1st, 2018    Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate

Healthcare in the UK – A Guide for International Students

If you are an international student on a Tier 4 student visa like I am, there’s no need to panic about what to do if you get ill during your stay in the UK. Read on for my guide to healthcare in the UK and what to do if you get ill at university. (more…)

   August 28th, 2018    International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate     , , , ,

How to cope with British weather

I grew up in Hong Kong, where summer days are insanely hot and long, while winter days are still cold but short.  I am used to a warm and humid climate so I found it quite a drastic weather change when I first arrived in the UK. I adore warmer British months from April to September when the sun is shining and the days are longer. Luckily, Exeter is based in the South West which is one of the warmest places in the UK.

If you’re worried about moving to the UK here are some my top tips for keeping up with British weather!

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   August 3rd, 2018    International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, Undergraduate     ,

My Clearing Experience

My degree: BA Liberal Arts (majoring in English with proficiency in French)

I hadn’t really thought about about studying abroad before the release of my exam results, but I applied to UK universities as a back-up plan so decided to apply for a subject I was quite interested in. Once I got my results I found that I couldn’t apply for my subject in local Hong Kong universities so I turned to Clearing for more options.

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   July 25th, 2018    Clearing, International, Preparing for University, Undergraduate

10 Reasons Why My Degree is the best thing I’ve ever done: no matter the outcome

My degree has officially been over for a few weeks now, and in between reading of anything I can get my hands on, seeing friends and returning overdue books to the library – I have been thinking about the partial list I made in my head during peak dissertation stress regarding reasons why my degree has been worth it, no matter the outcome. So this afternoon armed with a coffee, my typewriter and a huge heap of nostalgia I wrote them up and now it’s time to give them a home.

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   June 13th, 2018    Cornwall, Graduation, Lectures and Seminars, Penryn Campus, Studying, Undergraduate

My guide to Clearing

If you’ve applied through UCAS and are very worried, or even absolutely certain that your exams did not go well at all, you might be looking into Clearing right now. It seems extremely uncertain and daunting, but what you can always do is call the universities you’re interested in attending and ask if you could talk to someone to discuss options with you. After you’ve received your results and are either unhappy with your options or haven’t received the grades needed for them, you’ll be going through Clearing. (more…)

   June 13th, 2018    Clearing, Cornwall, Exams and Assessment, Higher Education, International, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Undergraduate

5 things you need to know about studying in the UK

As an international offer-holder without any experience in British higher education, I’m sure you have been wondering what classes are like at universities in the UK. Keep reading if you’d like to find out more about the different types of teaching you might be involved during your undergraduate course. This blog post is a follow-up to my ‘5 things you need to know exams in the UK’ article – be sure to check it out if you haven’t done so already! (more…)

   June 11th, 2018    Higher Education, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate

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