Kona

Hi! My name is Kona and I am in my final year studying BA International Relations. I am an international student from Japan, so I know that living away from home can be hard sometimes. However, throughout the two years, I have been able to get to know lots of different people from my own background and many others. I hope to help some of you out there by sharing my experience throughout my time here at Exeter.

My Housemates at the University of Exeter

I have been very lucky in my final year to be blessed with great housemates. In the beginning of the year, I’m sure many of you are concerned about how to be a good housemate to keep everyone’s living situation pleasant. Here is a snippet of my experience and tips for sharing a house at university! (more…)

Kona June 27th, 2019 Life in the South West, Miscellaneous

The University of Exeter Experience from a Japanese (日本人）Perspective

日本人から見たエクセター大学の経験

初めまして、エクセター大学３年生のコナです！最近卒論書くの終わったばかりで今年の7月に卒業する予定です。科目は BA International Relations （国際関係）です。自分ごとですがこのブログでは私の三年間エクセター大学の経験を話ししたいと思っています。私は小さいころからイギリスに留学していたため、日本の学校に行ったことがなく日本語もおかしいなか、エクセター大学にいる日本人と友達できるかなーととても緊張していました。しかしながら、大学三年生になって大学生活を振り返ると、日本人の友達がたくさん作れて、とても光栄に感じています。 (more…)

Kona June 27th, 2019 International, Miscellaneous

Why I chose to study International Relations at Exeter

I remember being in Sixth Form in England, stressing about what universities I would place in my top two choices for UCAS. Being in third year now, I genuinely am so happy I chose Exeter. Although it sounds cliché, Exeter has allowed me to live a great student life which is probably (another cliché statement) something I won’t ever forget.

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Kona February 18th, 2019 Careers, International, Miscellaneous

5 study tips for university exams

Through the midst of Christmas and New Year celebrations, perhaps some of you try to avoid the question “how is revision going?” Yet, exams are right around the corner, so I hope to help at least some of you out there who are struggling to revise and probably googling the least amount of marks you have to attain to pass the year.

Before I came to University of Exeter, I personally took a long time to figure out what revision techniques suited me best. In school, my teachers would always say “revise how you study best.” Some of my friends would study in groups, use flash cards or even say their thoughts out loud. It took me a while ’till I figured what revision methods work best for me. Below is some advice I hope you can implement to your revision. (more…)

Kona January 4th, 2019 Exams and Assessment, International, Lectures and Seminars, Studying