Alfie Dewdney

Christmas chaos; balancing academic commitments and social pursuits

Christmas – a season for celebration, relaxation and spending time with family and friends – can often seem incompatible with the demands of being a university student. With coursework deadlines looming and January exams to prepare for, finding solace during the Christmas period can be incredibly challenging. However, that’s not to say that it’s impossible. Finding a balance between your academic commitments and Christmas fun will only strengthen your ability to excel in the former and enjoy the latter guilt-free. (more…)

Alfie Dewdney December 12th, 2019 Miscellaneous

Your academic interests – represented

SSLCs – I’ve got a hunch that most students at Exeter wouldn’t be able to tell you what the acronym stands for, let alone what the bodies are actually responsible for. Yet, Student-Staff Liaison Committees are one of the cornerstones to ensuring that the student experience at Exeter is continuously enhanced and improved wherever necessary.

So, who are they, and what do they actually do? (more…)

Alfie Dewdney December 5th, 2019 Exams and Assessment, Lectures and Seminars, Miscellaneous, Studying, Undergraduate