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Emma
I am a Master's student studying Conservation and Biodiversity at the University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus. I am from the US - I grew up in Philadelphia and I received my undergraduate degree studying psychology and French from Bates College in Maine. My favorite thing in the world is traveling. Other hobbies include football (the soccer kind), squash, biking and hiking. I have also tried my hand at surfing and climbing while in Cornwall and love both.
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Road tripper’s guide to Cornwall: My 12 favourite destinations
Though student life has kept me very busy, I have had a few chances to branch out and explore what Cornwall has to offer. Travelling around can be tricky if you don’t have a car, although most popular destinations are reachable by bus. Luckily, through a mix of friends and visiting family members, I have been able to hitch a ride to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful destinations. Going by category, here are a few of the places that I recommend most highly…
Emma June 15th, 2017 Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, International, Life in the South West, Miscellaneous, Penryn Campus, Undergraduate
My Journey from the US to the UK
“So what’s it like studying in the UK?” – the question that I have been asked many times by my friends and family back home. And it is a good question. Before making the journey from the US to England, I was very curious, and a little nervous, about how things would be different. What customs do I need to get used to? Are classes structured differently? Read on to find out more…
Emma May 18th, 2017 Miscellaneous
- A Summer Itinerary
- What is 'Studiosity'?
- Language Learning at Degree Level
- A Day in the Life of an English Student at the University of Exeter
- Preparing yourself mentally for University
- Life as a mature student - the answers to all the questions you might have
- 5 most common worries about going to university… and why you don’t need to be
- How do I prepare for starting university? Five top tips!