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Lovely, relaxed and stimulating environment
It has a beautiful campus and its central, St Luke’s is only 20 minute walk from Streatham really. The sporting facilities are great and the staff are nice and welcoming and passionate.
Lovely campus and expert lecturers
Best- exploring the beautiful campus and surrounding areas with new friends as well as the amazing friends I’ve met through societies so early on in my journey at university. Improve- transport gets quite expensive!
Exeter’s approach to teaching- both from the dedication of staff to its wellbeing focus- is wonderful, especially when I have compared my experiences to friends at other universities. However, the general culture of students at Exeter is what is difficult for me. The ‘Exetah’ stereotype is relatively true and, as a working class boy from South Wales, this sometimes makes me feel unable to take part in social events or societies. Likewise; although not ran directly by the university, the costs associated with some societies- especially sports- are astronomical compared to similar societies at other major universities. The university itself is wonderful, being one of the greenest campus’s I have ever seen, but is sadly placed at the top of a very large hill far away from most cheap accommodation. Perhaps pointing out affordability, some university amenities- namely the Ram Bar- are very affordable. However, some simply are not- Exeter university is the only institution I know of who have chosen to have a Pret A Manger over a Greggs on campus. For most students, this is unaffordable. I have loved my first year at Exeter and look forward to the next two, but I do sometimes feel that I do not belong here, do not have enough money to take part in everything I want, etc.
I think the campus makes you want to be there. It's easy to navigate and to get around while being pretty and lots of nature around despite being in the city centre. There's so much to do and lots of social spacious. There's always events happening and lots of clubs and societies to join, which makes it easier to do things you love while making friends in a new place. Digital facilities are relatively easy to navigate which helps with studying and organisation. The only way it could improve is offering more financial help to commuting students. Students in housing have access to more financial aid from the government but the ones traveling from home don't. However, travel can be really expensive and I'm finding it hard to make it to university all the time. The bursary, though useful, isn't very high and could possibly only cover half my travel, personally. Upon speaking to other students this seems to be something people agree with.
Some clubs and societies could have more coherent information tables, and the freshers fair could be larger with more information provided for the academic fair aspect. The facilities are amazing and professors are great
The staff and student union are all so welcoming and are available for you almost anytime, which is super convenient and nice, the facilities are also very accommodating and up to date.
Best aspect is the campus, However the uni is unwilling to invest into the biggest up and coming sport in the world- padel.
18-24 years
First gen student
I love the green space on campus, and there are so many study spaces to find and focus in. I love that the campus is a short walk to town, and everything is accessible on foot. My course is great and I feel supported by the academic staff. I feel that the guild could be better - they are not good at replying to emails or sorting issues within societies, and it takes weeks for invoices to be sorted out.
I absolutely love the societies and the ease of access for everything. The welfare team is incredible and the campus offers beautiful views. The nightlife is interesting being more of a pub aspect than clubs which in all for
Exeter has been a great place to study due to the wide variety of social opportunities which synergies greatly with my academic ambitions. Unfortunately, it can be an expensive university to attend, and I believe more can be done to support students with their health needs and financial needs.
I’m really enjoying my time at Exeter so far, with no real complaints. The campus is lovely and the support available to students is excellent so far as I have experienced so far.
Location is great for the beaches in summer etc however sometimes feels quite isolating in winter due to it not being close to anything
It’s an amazing campus with very supportive staff. Town is close by too so the location is great
It’s a beautiful place to study and has accessible shops and clubs perfect for student life. The only thing I’ve struggled with so far is the lack of diversity whilst being in groups of people that are quite different to me but similar to eachother which can sometimes be a bit lonely
18-24 years
First gen student
It has a very vibrant community and there are some really lovely people around. The staff are so helpful and genuinely value their students, lots of support is available, doors are always open for a chat or help with work. The sports facilities are really good too, the improvements I would make is an indoor pool and there needs to be more study spaces on Streatham campus. On-campus shops should be subsidised more, it is all quite pricey.
4.3
The University of Exeter Penryn Campus is set in the beautiful county of Cornwall and has just the right balance of nightlife and quiet peace. There is something for everyone, and it is perfect if you are looking for a less busy vibe than a major city like London. The scenery is amazing, and to top it all off the staff are genuinely invested in their students and have so many supports in place to make sure everyone succeeds. It is hard to find someone who doesn't want to offer guidance.
I wish that lecture sizes were smaller but I think Exeter has one of the smallest ratios of student to staff for a large Russel group uni. Considering, I still feel as though I know my lecturers and am able to ask questions and seek guidance as needed. First year is a lot of review but that is anywhere, and it is still taught in an interesting way weaving in new information that kept me engaged.
I had a really nice flat with a spacious kitchen and large room with a double bed. I had multiple instances where equipment stopped working or failed and the University was relatively prompt about coming to fix those things as necessary. I never felt unsafe and while I wouldn't want to spend the amount of money I did on any accommodation, I felt I got the best for what I did. Super close to lectures too so very convenient.