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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.

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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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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

Student stories

Read how our students are making waves while studying at Falmouth.

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Changing careers through online study

10 June 2025

In this article, Sustainable Fashion MA (Online) student Alanis tells us about how she’s

Changing careers through online study
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Why I chose to study Indie Game Development online

04 June 2025

Deciding what to study at university, and where, can be a massively daunting task, but my time at

Why I chose to study Indie Game Development online
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Why I chose to study Creative Writing online

04 June 2025

Hey and welcome! My name is Belle, and I'm a Creative Writing BA (Online) student at Falmouth

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online
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Emily Moon

Why I chose to study Illustration online

03 June 2025

Hi, I’m Emily and I’m currently in my third year studying Illustration BA (Online), about to start

Why I chose to study Illustration online
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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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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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David Ayling

Studying online as a working parent

14 April 2025

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

Studying online as a working parent
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Kylie Merrick

Why I chose to study Fine Art online

11 April 2025

Hi, I’m Kylie Merrick, a mature student studying the online Fine Art master’s at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study Fine Art online
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Alanis

Why I chose to study Sustainable Fashion online

10 April 2025

Hey, my name's Alanis and I study Sustainable Fashion online with Falmouth.

Why I chose to study Sustainable Fashion online
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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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“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene

21 August 2024

Dr Anupa Sahdev is a student artist in her second year of Falmouth’s online master’s in Fine Art

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene
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Why I chose to study Visual Communication online

17 June 2024

I'm Anita, a 24 year-old Iranian woman currently in my third year of study on Falmouth's online BA

Why I chose to study Visual Communication online

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