Student Voices

Get the inside scoop from our student community

Filter by:

Moving far away for university

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

View story

Latest stories

A Falmouth University student stood up presenting to other students in a seminar
School of Writing and Journalism students discussing work in seminar

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
Two Falmouth University students in a student bedroom
Weekends in Cornwall as a Falmouth Uni student image still

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
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?
A group of Falmouth University students dressed as cowboys
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 ti...

How I met my friends at university
Hot chocolate with whipped cream in front of the sea
StudentLifeBudget4

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

Applying to Falmouth

Get advice and tips from students who are now studying at Falmouth

Showing 1 - 12 of 63

A young woman smiling, wearing blue glasses
Lillian Fashion Portfolio article image

My accepted fashion portfolio for university

05 March 2025

In this video, Lillian takes us through her accepted portfolio for university.

My accepted fashion portfolio for university
UG14 Page 026: Penryn Campus

How to decide which offer to firmly accept in UCAS

05 February 2025

In this blog I’m going to go through the most important things to consider, as well as a bit of my

How to decide which offer to firmly accept in UCAS
A male Falmouth University student talking to camera
Matt Taylor graphic design portfolio video still

My accepted graphic design portfolio for university

29 January 2025

In this video, Matt shares his advice on how to create a successful graphic design portfolio.

My accepted graphic design portfolio for university
An image of a young woman talking to camera with examples of her artwork overlayed on the screen
Accepted art portfolio jessie hart

My accepted art portfolio for university

28 January 2025

In this video, student Jessie gives a walk through of her accepted art portfolio.

My accepted art portfolio for university
View of Castle Beach in Falmouth with Pendennis Castle in the background
Castle Beach

Five reasons why I chose to study at Falmouth from overseas

12 December 2024

It took weeks of research to narrow down my list of unis - with Falmouth as my top choice. Here are

Five reasons why I chose to study at Falmouth from overseas
Falmouth Campus_01

How to relax before a university interview

11 November 2024

Your university interview may feel like a stressful and anxiety-inducing event in your application

How to relax before a university interview
Two male Creative advertising students engaged in conversation at a table
Creative Advertising metavision session

Top tips for writing your university personal statement

25 October 2024

Read Ethan's top tips for writing a university personal statement.

Top tips for writing your university personal statement
Students sitting on grass at Penryn campus.
Student life - sitting on grass at Penryn campus

How parents can support their child before an interview

08 October 2024

As many parents know, especially mine, interviews are extremely stressful for their children.

How parents can support their child before an interview
An image of a large garden on a sunny day
Fox Hill

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student

02 October 2024

As an international student, I was a bit nervous about the process of applying to Falmouth

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student
Image: Study Falmouth Campus

My experience of going to University a long way from home

22 August 2024

Moving away from home for uni can feel daunting so in this blog I am going to discuss my feelings

My experience of going to University a long way from home
View from above of Falmouth, houses, coastline, sea and clouds.
Virtual tour aerial Falmouth docks beach

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS

19 August 2024

When deciding on my university, I not only considered what would be vital for me to grow

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS
Falmouth University students sitting on steps with a wooden cladded wall behind
Falmouth atrium 2

Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!

19 August 2024

University applications can be long and daunting, but the best advice comes from those who’ve

Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!

Ask a student

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.

Chat to a student
four Creative Advertising students laughing around a table