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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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Moving to Falmouth University as an international student

13 May 2025

See how Alex travels from his home in Luxembourg to Falmouth and why it's worth the journey.

Moving to Falmouth University as an international student
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Moving far away for university

12 May 2025

Hear about Ruby's experience of moving far from home for university.

Moving far away for university
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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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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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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

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Enjoying student life on a budget
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Advice from my mumma and I; for parents and new students

07 April 2025

Seeing your child off to University is a very daunting experience, it’s a step towards a new way of

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My guide for parents with children moving to Falmouth University

07 April 2025

It can be a very daunting time for students moving away from home for the first time to go to

My guide for parents with children moving to Falmouth University
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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

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Finding Home in Falmouth

27 February 2025

For many students, Falmouth can feel a million miles away and that was surely the case for me

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