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This article was written by Fashion Marketing BA(Hons) student, Alice. Deciding on what to do after college can feel overwhelming. With s...

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My experiences of applying to University through UCAS

19 August 2024

When deciding on my university, I not only considered what would be vital for me to grow professiona...

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS
Falmouth University students on Gylly Beach at dusk
Falmouth Students on Gylly Beach at dusk

Tips for the first year of university

20 August 2025

Current student, Amelie offers her tips for the first year of university. 

Tips for the first year of university
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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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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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Library facilities

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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Students walking on Falmouth campus

Fun days out in Cornwall on a budget

10 May 2023

If you’re thinking about joining Falmouth University, then discover what Falmouth and Cornwall has

Fun days out in Cornwall on a budget
Packsaddle Hill
Packsaddle Hill

Living in Packsaddle Hill student accommodation

09 May 2023

Living in Packsaddle Hill student accommodation in Penryn, Cornwall can be a great experience for

Living in Packsaddle Hill student accommodation
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The Cornish Bank exterior building

How to enjoy Falmouth's music and theatre scene on a student budget

03 May 2023

Grace shares her favourite budget-friendly venues in Falmouth.

How to enjoy Falmouth's music and theatre scene on a student budget
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My reflections on the Plug into the Metaverse conference

05 April 2023

Business & Entrepreneurship student Joe Johnson reflects on his experience at Immersive Business'

My reflections on the Plug into the Metaverse conference
Collage work by student Alan Lewis
Creative work by Alan Lewis

Finding purpose and direction through online study

04 April 2023

Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online) student Alan shares his experience of studying for an

Finding purpose and direction through online study
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Jane Harvey

5 things I’ve learned while studying Comedy Writing

28 February 2023

Having grown up watching classics like Only Fools and Horses, sharing Horrible Histories and Mr Bean

5 things I’ve learned while studying Comedy Writing
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LQBTQ+ Books

A Reader's Guide to Finding New LQBTQ+ YA Fiction | By Lewis Hughes

23 February 2023

Three ways to find new LGBTQ+ young adult books

A Reader's Guide to Finding New LQBTQ+ YA Fiction | By Lewis Hughes
BA Creative Writing (online) student Daniel Whitaker
Daniel Whitaker

Studying online as a neurodivergent student

20 February 2023

Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online) student Daniel Whitaker shares his experiences studying online as

Studying online as a neurodivergent student
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Inge Hamersma

Becoming a specialist through online postgraduate study

27 January 2023

In this article, MA Marketing and Digital Communications (Online) student Inge shares how studying a

Becoming a specialist through online postgraduate study
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How I turned a micro-internship into a lead role with a Cornish tech startup

06 January 2023

Nathan shares his journey from intern to content and brand marketing lead for a local tech startup.

How I turned a micro-internship into a lead role with a Cornish tech startup
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Top tips for online study

Top tips for studying online

12 December 2022

Online undergraduate student Blossom shares her top tips on how to maximise your time to get the

Top tips for studying online
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My top 5 favourite things about student life in Falmouth

07 December 2022

Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons) student Lucy shares her favourite things about student life

My top 5 favourite things about student life in Falmouth

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