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This article was written by Illustration BA(Hons) student, Amelie. Hey everyone! I’m Amélie, and I just wrapped up my first year at Fa...

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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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My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week

22 August 2024

Having done “Move-in Weekend” and “Freshers’ Week” twice, first at Sheffield University an...

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week
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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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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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Why I applied through Clearing

23 June 2025

Student, Deryn shares her experience of applying to Falmouth University through Clearing.

Why I applied through Clearing

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Studying Marine & Natural History Photography

28 May 2025

Coming to Falmouth University to study Marine and Natural History Photography was the best decision

Studying Marine & Natural History Photography
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A day in the studio as a Graphic Design student

27 May 2025

Follow second-year Graphic Design student, Ella, as she spends a day in the studio.

A day in the studio as a Graphic Design student
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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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Managing my mental health at university

12 May 2025

Business & Digital Marketing student, Nivie offers her advice on how to manage your mental health at

Managing my mental health at university
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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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A short guide to becoming a mature student at Falmouth (from a mature student!)

08 May 2025

If you’re wondering whether Falmouth University welcomes mature students, or whether there are many

A short guide to becoming a mature student at Falmouth (from a mature student!)
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The student accommodation I didn’t want… and why I wouldn’t change a thing!

07 May 2025

When I got my offer to study Illustration at Falmouth University, I was over the moon. Getting into

The student accommodation I didn’t want… and why I wouldn’t change a thing!
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Allocated a Shared Room: advice for when you don't get your first choice accommodation

07 May 2025

Falmouth has many great accommodation choices. From the bright, spacious Maritime Studios to Tuke

Allocated a Shared Room: advice for when you don't get your first choice accommodation
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The perks of living in Falmouth when studying in Penryn

07 May 2025

Falmouth student, Bella shares her experience of living in Falmouth town but studying on Penryn

The perks of living in Falmouth when studying in Penryn
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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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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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