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Moving far away for university

First-year student Ruby shares her experience of moving far from home to study at Falmouth University, and why it’s worth the journey.

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Dealing with stress and anxiety surrounding exam and deadline season

08 April 2025

In the whirlwind of exam season, stress can become an unwelcome companion for many students. The pre...

Dealing with stress and anxiety surrounding exam and deadline season
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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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Glasney Student Village

Which student accommodation is right for me?

03 March 2025

Get insights from students about our range of university accommodation.

Which student accommodation is right for me?
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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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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

Student finances

Find out how our students manage their budget while at university

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Falmouth town: making your finances stretch!

10 June 2024

For those of us just beginning or making our way through our uni years, it can regularly feel

Falmouth town: making your finances stretch!
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Saving money as a student over the festive season

22 November 2023

Saving money as a student can be a struggle, especially over the festive season. With gifts to buy

Saving money as a student over the festive season
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Stannary dining

University student money diary

06 June 2023

We asked Katie, a second-year Acting student what she spends in a typical week at Falmouth

University student money diary
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Making your money go further at university

02 June 2023

Whilst at university I discovered some tips to battle the cost of living while also enjoying my time

Making your money go further at university
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How university taught me to manage my money

02 June 2023

Before coming to uni, I wasn’t very good with money. I regularly went out for dinner and coffee shop

How university taught me to manage my money
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Cost of living

How to save money whilst making the most of university

02 June 2023

Cost of living: How to save money whilst making the most of your student experience

How to save money whilst making the most of university
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Managing my money as a university student

23 May 2023

This year at uni, I’ve learned a lot about how to manage my life on a budget. With many mistakes

Managing my money as a university student

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