Exeter University: anyone been?

[sarahc]

DD's first choice is Exeter to study Law and she's had a conditional offer with reduced grades so it's looking very likely that she'll go. Her second choice is Bristol but she hasn't heard back yet and Exeter appeals to her more... she's not a big city person at all!
Started looking at accommodation but it's a minefield... just wondered whether anyone had any recommendations?
Or any views/top tips on Exeter Uni in general would be welcome!

[lovedisney]

My son went to Exeter and enjoyed it, it’s not a mad party town like some of the unis have, he had student accommodation the first year which was down by the station which he wasn’t so keen on as the walk up to the uni was all up hill and a fair old trek.

[amy56]

I’m born & bred in Exeter and have never left!

I’m probably quite biased but we live in a beautiful city! I think that is reflected in the number of people who arrive here to attend the university and never leave!

We have student accommodation all over the city and it’s very walkable.

I haven’t been a university student here, but have many friends who have been, so if you have any questions I’m sure I can find out the answers for you x

[Lostbrain]

I don't know personally, but there was a long thread on Exeter on mumsnet yesterday, might be worth a Google.

My sister in law works there so I scanned over out of interest. Consensus seemed that students enjoyed it but accommodation was expensive?

[sarahc]

Originally Posted by lovedisney

My son went to Exeter and enjoyed it, it’s not a mad party town like some of the unis have, he had student accommodation the first year which was down by the station which he wasn’t so keen on as the walk up to the uni was all up hill and a fair old trek.

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Thanks! I'll have to watch for comments about hills in the accommodation reviews then... she doesn't mind a walk but I'm not sure about all uphill!

[sarahc]

Originally Posted by Lostbrain

I don't know personally, but there was a long thread on Exeter on mumsnet yesterday, might be worth a Google.

My sister in law works there so I scanned over out of interest. Consensus seemed that students enjoyed it but accommodation was expensive?

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I'll have a little look... thanks for that! I've had a quick look and a lot of it is pretty pricey! I'd prefer her to go to Bristol and drive as it would be an awful lot cheaper, but I don't blame her for wanting the full uni experience!

[Mumindevon]

We live in Devon and my DD looked at both Bristol and Exeter uni. Bristol is a very different proposition as it is spread across the whole city whereas Exeter much more campus. Agree it is very hilly. In the end she went to University of Birmingham and had a fabulous time.

[fizzypop]

We went to a couple of open days at Exeter. My DD loved the feel of the campus, everything seemed to be there, lovely sport facilities, a shop, takeaways, student union. It is on a hill and you constantly seemed to be walking up or down the hill to get to other parts of the campus. The halls were OK, they were doing some of them up while we were there, but did seem expensive. The area we saw for lectures appeared very modern and the staff were very friendly. Although my DD got the grades for Exeter, she changed her mind at the last minute and went somewhere else.

[Guest]

My ds went to Exeter uni , he loved it but ended up leaving last year and getting a job as a software developer.
Saying that , he still loves it down there so much that he’s been living down there with his friends who still go to uni as he can work remotely .
Accommodation is expensive and the uni halls he was in were near the station which was actually handy for coming back home but as others said there was a trek up the hill.
He moved to private accommodation the year after which wasn’t such a bad walkout price but being young they didn’t seem to mind so much but a bike helped .
I have to say ,I love Exeter .
We always really enjoyed going down to visit him.
It’s not too big, everywhere is walkable and lots of options for part time jobs .
Ds worked in a nightclub and a lovely pub on the canal .

[DisneyDaffodil]

My DD chose Bristol over Exeter 😀 Both are hilly, but the university in Exeter is extremely hilly.

She felt that Exeter was a little bit smaller and didn’t have as many shops etc as Bristol (and she does like shopping 😂 ) She also preferred the course content in Bristol for her chosen subject, Biology.

Both universities were quite expensive for accommodation, although I think Exeter was the cheaper of the two. Most of the accommodation was on campus at Exeter whereas Bristol uni is city centre based with accommodation in various areas of the city which my DD prefers but a lot of students like campus accommodation

Good luck to your DD with her choice