Student Life

Although the Rugby World Cup won’t always be on, and it won’t always be hosted in England, meaning there won’t always be an Exeter fan zone, watching a game from the fan zone was a great way to start getting involved in the city.

I chose to head down for the Ireland Vs France game – primarily because my boyfriend is from Belfast and he was dying to go, but also because it was set to be a good game. More importantly, the weather was perfect. One of those crisp autumn days that’s cold enough to feel a hint of Christmas but it was still comfortable.

Now, I’m not going to claim...

Exeter College is joining in celebrations for this year's Work Experience Week by offering learners in Engineering and Construction opportunities to find out the benefits of good quality work experience, which will be included as part of their full time course.

Work Experience Week, which this year takes place from 12th-16th October, is a week dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of high quality work experience.

Run by national charity Fair Train – developers of the national Work Experience Quality Standard accreditation - Work Experience Week is a chance for...

As a second year student at the University of Exeter you’d think I’d know a fair bit about the city we live in. Hmmm…. Maybe not. I know where the campus is – does that count?

There are a few essential things to do in Exeter that I can happily say I have ticked off my bucket list – like visit the Exeter Phoenix, Cavern, the Bike Shed, Northcott Theatre – I’ve even visited both Exmouth and Dawlish. Yet, when I see posts on the internet of ‘Fresher’s Bucket List’s and whatnot, I get quite embarrassed.

I’m afraid that in a little over 18 months’ time I will leave the...

If like the majority of college students going into their final year you have been faced with the mammoth task of applying to university, making a decision when it comes to choosing just five universities that you’d like to apply for can understandably be really tough. With so many universities offering loads of benefits and great stuff for their students, picking just five can be tricky – and there is a lot for you to take into consideration. Whilst you’re thinking about predicted grades, the degree course that you’d like to apply for, and how far away from your parental home you’d like...