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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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Castle Beach

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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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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My experience of going to University a long way from home

22 August 2024

Moving away from home for uni can feel daunting so in this blog I am going to discuss my feelings

My experience of going to University a long way from home
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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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Garden

Studying whilst being a young carer

20 August 2024

Hear from student Caitlin as she shares her experience of studying whilst being a young carer

Studying whilst being a young carer
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Should distance from home affect your decision of where to study?

19 August 2024

Coming from a town nearly 8 hours from Falmouth, deciding to move such a distance from home was

Should distance from home affect your decision of where to study?
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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

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS
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Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!

19 August 2024

University applications can be long and daunting, but the best advice comes from those who’ve

Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!
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What it's like to study in the Fashion & Textiles Institute

19 August 2024

I study Costume Design in the Fashion & Textiles Institute (FTI) at Falmouth University. Here is a

What it's like to study in the Fashion & Textiles Institute
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The 3 Questions I Get Asked Most About Studying At Falmouth University

16 August 2024

Is it better to live in Falmouth or Penryn? How easy is it to get between the two campuses? Will I

The 3 Questions I Get Asked Most About Studying At Falmouth University
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Swanpool Beach in summer

So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?

16 August 2024

I only decided that I wanted to go to university a month before move in day, so here are my top tips

So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?
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Library facilities

How to prepare for Clearing

15 August 2024

Applying to university through Clearing can seem like a distant, abstract concept... until it isn’t.

How to prepare for Clearing
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What it's like to live in a shared room in Glasney Student Village

15 August 2024

Moving from home to university can feel like a daunting step, but getting a clearer picture of what

What it's like to live in a shared room in Glasney Student Village
Jessie

Why I love being a Student Ambassador

14 August 2024

I decided that I wanted to become a Student Ambassador before I had even come to Falmouth, after

Why I love being a Student Ambassador

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