Our bloggers
We've asked some of our new undergraduates to blog about their life and studies at the University of Exeter, to give you a flavour of what it's like to be a student here. Our bloggers will be writing about all the key events of their time at Exeter, from essay deadlines to field trips to volunteering activities and much, much more.
You can find out more about each of our bloggers and read what they have to say about life at the University of Exeter by scrolling down this page and clicking on their individual blogs. Then why not head over to the Students' Blog and read what a selection of all our bloggers, both postgraduate and undergraduate, have to say about university life.
I’m Imi, a first year who’s recently transferred to combined honours in Classical Studies and English. I divide my time between Exeter (for obvious reasons) and Stratford on Avon, where I regularly get asked if Shakespeare is in by random tourists (context: he was born there), because they want to discuss “his funny writing”…
Things I enjoy are – experimental gaming (bonus points to those who know what that is), photography, drinking copious amounts of tea, and obsessing over cats (I aspire to be the crazy cat lady in the Simpsons).
My blog offers what I try and convince myself is a comedic look into the ups and downs of adjusting to the daily life of an Exeter student (that would be me, if you hadn’t guessed) – most likely I’ll be the only one laughing, though. In a room. Alone. Surrounded by cats.
Imi Groome, BA Classical Studies and English (Combined Honours)
Hi! I’m Lily Megson and I’m studying Politics and Sociology. Watch this space, you may be reading the blog of your future prime minister! I’m a Yorkshire girl, through and through, as I was born in York and live in Leeds.
As much as I love the North, I love the change of scenery in Exeter. Although I’m hoping Exeter shares the Yorkshire enthusiasm for pies!
Lily Megson, BA Politics and Sociology
I was born in Wales, near the border town of Abergavenny and I'm studying English and History at the Cornwall Campus. I love France and all things French and can speak French pretty well, having done A level French and work experience out there. I adore English Literature, I've written a bit (unpublished, as yet!) and have a huge love of History. I enjoy anything from Ancient Greece to the English Civil War, from the War of Independence to the Somme.
My other great love is music. Being a pianist helps a good deal, and I am a huge fan of the comic-operas of Gilbert and Sullivan.
James Powell, BA English and History (Cornwall)
My name is Lucy Porter, I study Psychology and Italian (Flexible Combined Honours) and I split my time between Margate (home), Milan (my boyfriend's home) and of course, Exeter. I enjoy all sorts of generic activities like travelling, reading, writing and eating, but I also practice Kung Fu in my spare time.
Lacking the student gene, I'm the worst person to drag out for a night on the town but if you need someone to help you make cupcakes then look no further. My blog is for everyone who has ever felt like a fish out of water at university.
Lucy Porter, 2nd Year Psychology and Italian (FCH)
I'm an Ascot-bred and Wiltshire-raised Drama student with a passion for literature, opera, horses and Paris. I spent my formative years parading the local stages, getting ditched in hedges by naughty Shetlands, and closeting myself in school libraries, as I do occasionally contrive to be serious.
I have an ambition to become an opera singer and am very excited to be at Exeter, living in Holland hall and attempting to integrate into 'planet student' with as little fuss as possible. Given my aptitude for mishap, I suspect this will give me plenty to blog about!
Sofia Tindall-Guignard, BA Drama
My name is Jo Hornsey, I'm from North Yorkshire in a little village called Arncliffe and I like cake, rocks and kittens.
Having spent the summer traveling I've found I like that too! I'm studying Geography (BSc) on the Streatham Campus.
Jo Hornsey, BSc Geography
My name is Jess, I’m 18 and I’m taking a degree in Business and Management. I come from the rural village of Georgeham which is on the North Devon coastline, and although it’s pretty, I’m super excited to experience life in more urban surroundings!
I will be posting blogs that cover all areas of uni life. From moving in, freshers, clubs and societies, and of course, my degree programme.
Follow my journey for an insight into uni life and to get the answers to many of the questions you may have!
Jess Berry, BA Business and Management
I am Monika Kirova and I am nineteen years old. I come from a small pretty town in South Bulgaria and I am starting my undergraduate studies this year. I am studying LLB Law. Even the name of my future degree makes me thrill - such a mixture of anticipation, excitement, pure interest and a little fear.
This year I graduated from High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics “Ivan Vazov”. I was specializing there in English Language and Informatics – quite different from my current choice, but still important for my personal growth. I am interested in cultures and I spent a lot of time understanding my own culture.
Monika Kirova, LLB Law
Born in Germany, lived in Holland, Scotland and England, Celtic mother and father a Yorkshireman, I've finally escaped the bustle of Essex for Exeter to study as an English Literature undergraduate. As a 'baby fresher' I intend to soak up every bit of culture that the city has to offer, whilst somehow balancing my social life and reading list at the same time.
My interests include food, fashion, music and literature (pretty broad, I know). The conventional old adage 'write what you know' seems pretty apt in explaining my interest in blogging; the only problem is, at eighteen, I'm not entirely sure I know anything yet.
Jen Garside, BA English
