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First-year student Ruby shares her experience of moving far from home to study at Falmouth University, and why it’s worth the journey.

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Dealing with stress and anxiety surrounding exam and deadline season

08 April 2025

In the whirlwind of exam season, stress can become an unwelcome companion for many students. The pre...

Dealing with stress and anxiety surrounding exam and deadline season
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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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Glasney Student Village

Which student accommodation is right for me?

03 March 2025

Get insights from students about our range of university accommodation.

Which student accommodation is right for me?
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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

Accommodation

Our students talk about making Falmouth their home

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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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What it's like to live in Maritime Studios

25 March 2025

Hello! My name is Esme, I’m a second year Business and Entrepreneurship student and I lived in

What it's like to live in Maritime Studios
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Falmouth Town High Street

Living in Falmouth and Studying on Penryn Campus

25 March 2025

In this blog, I’ll do some myth-busting and hopefully provide some key information to help you with

Living in Falmouth and Studying on Penryn Campus
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My Student Experience of a Glasney Shared Room

17 March 2025

In this vlog, third year student Bex reflects on her experience of living in a shared room in

My Student Experience of a Glasney Shared Room
Ocean View student accommodation building in Falmouth
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Living in Ocean View student accommodation

14 March 2025

Find out what it's like to live in Ocean View from current student, Deryn.

Living in Ocean View student accommodation
Glasney student village aerial view
Glasney Student Village

Which student accommodation is right for me?

03 March 2025

Get insights from students about our range of university accommodation.

Which student accommodation is right for me?
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What it's like to live in a shared room in Glasney Student Village

15 August 2024

Moving from home to university can feel like a daunting step, but getting a clearer picture of what

What it's like to live in a shared room in Glasney Student Village
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Living in Maritime Studios

28 March 2024

Choosing where you want to live while at university can be really overwhelming – there are so many

Living in Maritime Studios
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Student Accommodation - Tuke House

Living in Tuke House

20 March 2024

Choosing where to live during your first year at uni is one of the toughest decisions, but I’m here

Living in Tuke House
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Living in Packsaddle Hill in my first year

20 March 2024

Way back in October of 2022, I found myself walking up the steps to Packsaddle Hill for the very

Living in Packsaddle Hill in my first year

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Nobody knows Falmouth quite like our students. From course details, facilities and the local area, to the social scene and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have.

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