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How I met my friends at university

23 April 2025

May shares her experience of making friends at uni and explains how the best friendships can take ti...

How I met my friends at university
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Enjoying student life on a budget

16 April 2025

A Falmouth student's top tips on how to enjoy student student life whilst sticking to a budget.

Enjoying student life on a budget
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Swanpool Beach in summer

What makes Falmouth so special for studying creative subjects?

07 April 2025

As I am halfway through my time studying here at Falmouth, the vibrancy and uniqueness of the town c...

What makes Falmouth so special for studying creative subjects?
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Being a neurodivergent student at Falmouth University

18 March 2025

Starting university as a neurodivergent student can feel stressful, especially with the uncertainty ...

Being a neurodivergent student at Falmouth University
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Feeling safe at university: Why Falmouth was the right choice for me

19 December 2024

When choosing a university, one of Mariana's priorities was feeling safe in its environment.

Feeling safe at university: Why Falmouth was the right choice for me

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A short guide to becoming a mature student at Falmouth (from a mature student!)

08 May 2025

If you’re wondering whether Falmouth University welcomes mature students, or whether there are many

A short guide to becoming a mature student at Falmouth (from a mature student!)
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The student accommodation I didn’t want… and why I wouldn’t change a thing!

07 May 2025

When I got my offer to study Illustration at Falmouth University, I was over the moon. Getting into

The student accommodation I didn’t want… and why I wouldn’t change a thing!
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Allocated a Shared Room: advice for when you don't get your first choice accommodation

07 May 2025

Falmouth has many great accommodation choices. From the bright, spacious Maritime Studios to Tuke

Allocated a Shared Room: advice for when you don't get your first choice accommodation
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The perks of living in Falmouth when studying in Penryn

07 May 2025

Once you’re over the hump of choosing which uni to go to, finding out which halls of residence you

The perks of living in Falmouth when studying in Penryn
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Weekends in Cornwall as a Falmouth University student

07 May 2025

See how Amelie spends her weekends in Cornwall.

Weekends in Cornwall as a Falmouth University student
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Studying Animation at Falmouth as an international student

28 April 2025

Hear from Liam on his experience of studying Animation as an international student.

Studying Animation at Falmouth as an international student
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My experience studying online with ADHD

24 April 2025

Hey, my name’s Alanis and I study Sustainable Fashion online with Falmouth. Last month I was

My experience studying online with ADHD
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May Woodford with friends - student voice

How I met my friends at university

23 April 2025

May shares her experience of making friends at uni and explains how the best friendships can take

How I met my friends at university
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Rachel Roberts

Embarking on a new academic adventure as a mature student

22 April 2025

Hello curious readers and future students! As a mature student stepping back into the academic world

Embarking on a new academic adventure as a mature student
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A day in the life of a Theatre & Performance student

16 April 2025

Student, Kat shows us a day in the studio where she's rehearsing for her final assessment.

A day in the life of a Theatre & Performance student
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Enjoying student life on a budget

16 April 2025

A Falmouth student's top tips on how to enjoy student student life whilst sticking to a budget.

Enjoying student life on a budget
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David Ayling

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online

14 April 2025

Hi, my name is David and I’m currently studying an online degree in Creative Writing.

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online

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