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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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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
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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

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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
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
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David Ayling

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online

14 April 2025

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

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online
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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
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

Dealing with stress and anxiety surrounding exam and deadline season
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Falmouth Town High Street

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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Students at Penryn Campus

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

Advice from my mumma and I; for parents and new students
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Fox Hill

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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Ooshi

My Experience as a Transgender Student at Falmouth University

28 March 2025

So, we’ll all agree here, being transgender is tough! When I applied for university, I was someone

My Experience as a Transgender Student at Falmouth University
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Sage

My Experience at Falmouth as a Transgender Student

25 March 2025

I’m sharing my personal experience of being trans at Falmouth University! For context, I identify

My Experience at Falmouth as a Transgender Student

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