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What it's like working as a student ambassador

04 September 2023

I'm in my third year at Falmouth University pursuing my BA(Hons) in Animation studies. Despite my ro...

What it's like working as a student ambassador
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Ola Røyseland

Meet Norwegian filmmaker Ola Røyseland

08 September 2023

Ola Røyseland is a filmmaker, educator, production company founder and student on Falmouth’s Film...

Meet Norwegian filmmaker Ola Røyseland
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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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Students at Koofi cafe

Budgeting tips from a Falmouth student

02 June 2023

Find tips on how to budget while studying at Falmouth.

Budgeting tips from a Falmouth student
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How university helped to build my confidence

26 May 2023

Find out how university helped one student to build confidence and individuality.

How university helped to build my confidence

Applying to Falmouth

Get advice and tips from students who are now studying at Falmouth

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Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni

02 May 2024

After finishing school, I was certainly overwhelmed by all of my choices for what I could do going

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni
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Falmouth Town Photo Credit Lee Stephens

Embracing Cornwall’s Charm: Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university

02 May 2024

I’ve loved growing up in Cornwall. I feel so lucky to have grown up in arguably the most beautiful

Embracing Cornwall’s Charm: Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university
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Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth

02 May 2024

Overall, I have found that choosing to study at Falmouth has been one of the best choices I could’ve

Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth
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Student on cliffs

Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university

02 May 2024

Deciding whether or not to leave Cornwall for university can be a tough decision, especially if you

Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university
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View of Swanpool Beach and cafe

Joining Falmouth as my Insurance Choice

19 March 2024

Choosing the right university for you is an important decision, but just because something doesn’t

Joining Falmouth as my Insurance Choice
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How to decide which offer to firmly accept in UCAS

29 February 2024

Deciding which university offer to firmly accept was so much easier than I had expected, that I had

How to decide which offer to firmly accept in UCAS
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How to decide which offer to firmly accept in UCAS

22 February 2024

In this blog I’m going to go through the most important things to consider, as well as a bit of my

How to decide which offer to firmly accept in UCAS
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Accepting an offer from Falmouth University - what comes next?

22 February 2024

I remember when I accepted my offer to study Television (now Television & Film Production) at

Accepting an offer from Falmouth University - what comes next?
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MA Graphic Design students at a table

You've accepted your offer - what next?

22 February 2024

So, you have accepted your offer to Falmouth University and now you need to know what to do next

You've accepted your offer - what next?
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Why I chose to study Graphic Design at Falmouth

09 January 2024

Applying to university can be a difficult decision! Deciding where and what to study, you might feel

Why I chose to study Graphic Design at Falmouth
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Computing for Games cannon controller

Why I chose to study a Computing course at Falmouth

02 January 2024

When searching for a university, Falmouth caught my attention right away; university in a seaside

Why I chose to study a Computing course at Falmouth
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Why I chose to study Textile Design at Falmouth

20 December 2023

Hey there, I’m Meg, a current third year Textile Design student at Falmouth. In this blog, I’ll be

Why I chose to study Textile Design at Falmouth

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