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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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Penryn Campus gardens

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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All you need to know about studying at Falmouth straight from our students

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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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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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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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Why Falmouth is the place to study creative subjects

07 April 2025

As a Cornish local, I’ve always known that Falmouth is special. This vibrant coastal town on

Why Falmouth is the place to study creative subjects
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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

What makes Falmouth so special for studying creative subjects?
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A day in the life of a Graphic Design student

10 December 2024

Follow a typical day of Graphic Design student, Matt.

A day in the life of a Graphic Design student
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What is it like studying in the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts?

09 December 2024

In this blog, I aim to paint a picture of what life in AMATA (The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts)

What is it like studying in the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts?
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Collaborating at University: Creativity in Everything

09 December 2024

When people ask me to describe Falmouth University, I find no better way than to say a beautiful

Collaborating at University: Creativity in Everything
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How I combined my creative interests through cross-course collaboration

09 December 2024

If you’re anything like me, there’s probably more than one way you like to create and you may have

How I combined my creative interests through cross-course collaboration
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Photography MA (Online) Paris trip

Paris Photo and beyond: Highlights from my Photography MA (Online) study trip

19 November 2024

Online Photography MA student, Bhaskar Sitholey, reflects on his recent study trip to Paris.

Paris Photo and beyond: Highlights from my Photography MA (Online) study trip

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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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