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Im in Year 12 and researching about at unis. Exeter University is really good for my course and would probably be on of the better choices for me.
But i’ve heard a lot about Exeter and the people that go there. I’m mixed race and from a lower income and state school. Is it really just private school kids there and can you feel like a difference between the different wealth groups etc
Even tho the university is great I would like to feel comfortable and for there to be at least some sort of diversity since i come from London so I’m also used to it
I'd say the University gets significantly more diverse every year. In terms of the feeling of wealth divide; it is something that you would definitely observe at some point, though, depending on what societies you join, you'd notice it more/less i.e. joining the shooting, hockey or skiing society. But there's also a wide variety of clubs to join to feel more at home. Honestly, Exeter is such a good Uni with the balance it has between academic reputation and campus life.

ps.. nothing can prepare you for the amount of signet rings, Canterbury trackpants, Schöffel's and Tom's trunk you'd come across ahaha
Hi, i have this same concern for Exeter, i still applied because if we want the divide to be reduced then more people who are part of that divide need to apply (if you know what i mean) but yeah i honestly get your concerns but i think any Russell group university you will come across snobs and rich kids who have had no sense of broader tough experiences, but you will also definitely find your people, because like me there will be people applying who are average, middle class, no private education etc going to the uni and you will click with them. Thats how I’m thinking about it tbh :smile:
Original post by Anonymous
Im in Year 12 and researching about at unis. Exeter University is really good for my course and would probably be on of the better choices for me.
But i’ve heard a lot about Exeter and the people that go there. I’m mixed race and from a lower income and state school. Is it really just private school kids there and can you feel like a difference between the different wealth groups etc
Even tho the university is great I would like to feel comfortable and for there to be at least some sort of diversity since i come from London so I’m also used to it

Hi there!

I'm glad to hear that you are considering applying to Exeter.

Please don't be deterred by stereotypes! I am of the same demographic as you (but from just outside of Liverpool), and I promise there are many more students who are mixed-race, state-educated, and of a lower income background. There are many societies where you can meet a diverse range of people, such as the 93% Club, for instance. We also have a lot of international students from over 150 countries, which make up 25% of the student population here.

University is where you will meet people from all walks of life, so whilst there will be people of a different background, it is also easy to surround yourself with people not too dissimilar as you.

Ultimately, you will make lifelong friends here, no matter what. The students are really welcoming and there are plenty of opportunities, within societies or within your timetable, to meet others and get to know them more.

Grace
Exeter Student Ambassador

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