Jasmine

Hi! My name is Jasmine and I am a second year Liberal Arts student majoring in English with proficiency in French. I am an international student from Hong Kong, so I truly understand the struggles of being away from home. In this year and a half, I think I have learnt more about myself and Exeter, hopefully by sharing my experience as an international student in Exeter, it will help some of you out there.

My top tips for Clearing

Tip 1: Plan ahead

I hadn’t really thought about studying abroad before the release of my public exam results but I still applied to several UK universities as a back-up plan. Once I got my results, I knew I was not able to meet the entry requirements of local universities and I changed my mind about my previous UCAS applications. That was when I turned to Clearing for more options. (more…)

Jasmine July 1st, 2019 Clearing, International, Studying

My guide to wellbeing and taking care of your mental health

It is that time of the year again – assignment deadlines are stacking up and exams are just around the corner…There is a lot to do, you have got essays to write, exams to revise for and it feels like you’re always busy. However, this blog post is here to tell you that your work and revision can wait, but your health, especially your mental health, should be your top priority.

It is normal to feel stressed, that just means you care about what you do and that is a great thing. Just remember you need breaks and a clear mindset in order to work well, so you need to allow yourself to take breaks. Here are some of my personal tips on what to do when you are starting to feel overwhelmed by everything in life.

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Jasmine May 13th, 2019 Exams and Assessment, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Preparing for University, Studying Anxiety, depression, mental health, wellbeing

UK survival tips (beauty tips, general concerns around British weather and living environment)

Living in a new environment with a different culture and climate is definitely challenging. Keep reading if you are keen for some beauty tips to help you survive the harsh winter days and the solution to the myths about British weather and living environment.

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Jasmine March 14th, 2019 International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Preparing for University, Studying abroad

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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Jasmine 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

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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Jasmine September 6th, 2018 International, Lectures and Seminars, 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…)

Jasmine August 28th, 2018 International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Postgraduate, Preparing for University, Undergraduate health, healthcare, ill at uni, NHS, what to do if you're ill at university

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

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

East-Asian Restaurants in Exeter

Written by Nicola Lai, Thesia Salim, and Jasmine Hui

Whether you are an Asian student craving for food from home or a huge fan of Asian food in general, here are some East-Asian restaurants in Exeter worth trying out. Spice up your student life in Exeter with some oriental bites in the local area, you might end up going to the restaurants more than once!

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Jasmine July 18th, 2018 Food and eating, Freshers Week, International, Life in the South West

Top 5 things you need to know about your humanities degree in Exeter

Here are my top 5 things you need to know about a Humanities degree at the University of Exeter.

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Jasmine April 24th, 2018 Cornwall, International, Miscellaneous, Preparing for University, Studying, Undergraduate

Self-catered halls in Exeter

As an international student, it was not possible for me to fly over to Exeter just to take a look at the campus and the accommodation offered by the university. The accommodation website was a great help for me because it provides all the detailed information about each hall and includes high-quality virtual tours. (more…)

Jasmine January 31st, 2018 accommodation, International, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Preparing for University