Getting to know you

Getting to know you

Number of replies: 76

Students socialising outside in autumn

So let’s get started! Please use the Forum below to introduce yourself. To post, simply click 'REPLY.'

Tell us:

  • Your name
  • The name of the course you are about to start (e.g. BSc Zoology, MSc Biodiversity and Conservation)
  • What you're looking forward to about joining us

Come back to this forum over the next week or so to get to know who you’ll be studying alongside!

Please be aware that any comments and contributions in this forum are open to the general public and NOT just other students in the cohort.


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by Annie Butcher -
Hi, my name is Annie. I am starting the MSci Conservation Biology and Ecology course this year. I am most looking forward to meeting my classmates and getting back into learning after taking a gap year.
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by Kelly Moyes -
Fantastic! Hopefully you'll enjoy the activities we have planned for Welcome Week to help you get to know people and Research Week in week 1 should ease you back into studying after your break.

Kelly
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by Amber Aylott -
Hello! My name is Amber and I will be studying MSci Zoology. I am looking forward to learning about all different kinds of animals and meeting like-minded people who also love animals and nature smile
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by Kelly Moyes -
Hi Amber

That's great - you'll certainly meet a lot of people like that here - staff and students!

Kelly
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by Millie Jukes -
Hi! My name is Millie and I am studying MSci Zoology. I'm looking forward to learning about animals and meeting new people who also care about the environment.
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by Cole Brautigam -
Hi! My name is Cole and I will be studying the BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology course. I am really excited that my education is now going to be focused around the subject I am most passionate about. I am also looking forward to exploring the natural environment in Cornwall, joining societies, and making new friends.
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by Amy Kelly -
Hi, my name is Amy. I am starting BSc Marine Biology course with a profesional placement year. I’m looking forward to being able to learn more about marine life and focus my studies on something I’m really interested in. I also look forward to meeting new people who also enjoy learning.
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by Grace Evans -

Hi, my name is Grace! I will be studying BSc Zoology with Study Abroad. I am looking forward to learning new things whilst also moving to a new area smile

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by Rhea Somani -
Hi! My name is Rhea. I will be studying Bsc Conservation Biology and Ecology. I am looking forward to meeting all of my classmates, as well as learning more in depth into a subject i love, especially in such a vastly different but wonderful environment. 😆
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by Daisy May -
Hi, I'm Daisy and I am studying Marine Biology with a placement year. I am most excited about learning about marine organisms and conservation and meeting likeminded people from around the university .
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by Shona McElhinney -

Hi, I’m Shona and I’m starting a BSc in marine biology with a study abroad, I’m definitely most excited to start learning alongside people with the same interests as me! I’m also looking forward to moving to penryn and exploring a completely new area!

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by Hanna Days -
Hi, my name is Hanna and I'm going to be studying BSci Zoology with a Professional Placement/Study abroad. I'm most looking forward to meeting new people who are also passionate about animals and of course visiting the beach!
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by Jasmine Sheppard -
Hi, I'm Jasmine, and I'm going to be starting Conservation biology and ecology this year! I'm so excited for all of the university experience. Getting to know other students on my course with similar interests, my lectures and my roommates. I'm looking forward to exploring the area and all thats to come involving my course!
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by Mia Rose Uzupris -
Hello, my name is Mia! I will be studying Conservation Biology and Ecology. I can't wait to get down to Cornwall and enjoy all the nature it has to offer. I'm also looking forward to meeting my course mates, reading lots of books and swimming in the sea 😊
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by Katie Balmer -

Hi! I'm Katie. I'm doing the 4 year MSci Marine Biology course!! I’m looking forward to being by the sea everyday. smile

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by Kay Tomlinson -
Hi! My name is Kay. I am studying BSc Zoology with a Placement year. I am looking forward to living in a new area with new people and starting a new learning journey with others with similar interests as me. smile
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by Charlotte Carr -
Hi, my name is Charlotte and I will be studying on the BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology course. I'm looking forward to learning more about a subject I feel strongly towards and spending lots of time by the beach :D
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by Mollie Eddy -

Hi, my name is Mollie. I am studying BSc Zoology and I am excited to meet and live new people and explore a new area!

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by Jacob Phillips -
Hello, my names Jacob and I’ll be studying BSc Zoology with a year in industry. I’m looking forward to learning loads of new stuff about subjects I’m interested in, and going on field trips around Cornwall!
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by Hollie Butcher -
Hi my name is Hollie and i’ll be studying BSc Marine Biology! I really look forward to meeting other people who share my interest in the environment, and hopefully learning a thing or two smile
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by Isla Watts -
Hi, my name is Isla and I’m studying the BSc Conservation biology and ecology. I’m looking forward to living in Cornwall and meeting new people.
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by Ollie Whittaker -
Hi, I'm Ollie and I'm going to be studying Bsc Zoology. I'm excited to be doing a course on the thing I'm most interested in - animals! I look forward to meeting loads of like-minded people who share this passion and I'm also excited to move to Penryn and explore the area.
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by Jada Williams -
Hi, my name is Jada and I will be studying BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology. I'm looking forward to learning more about ecology, and seeing all the nature around Cornwall.
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by Alishia Hossunnally -
Hi!!! My name is Alishia and I'm starting the BSc Zoology with Study Abroad course! I'm really excited to get away from the big city and enjoy being by the sea everyday, and can't wait to meet people with similar interests! I also love travelling so can't wait for all the field trips and my year abroad!
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by Alice Wilson -
Hiya! My name is Alice, I'll be studying MSc Conservation and Biodiversity (with UK Field Course) this year! I'm looking forward to learning about something I really love and studying again after a year out.
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by Hannah Sherrod -
Hi, my name is Hannah! I am starting the MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation course. I am most looking forward to living abroad, meeting everyone from the program, and conducting researchsmile
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by Eloise Reid Reid -
Hello, my name is Eloise! I'm going to study BSci Conservation Biology and Ecology, which I'm really looking forward to exploring my interests further and meeting new people! I can't wait!
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by Chris Cantor -
Hi! My name is Chris and I'll be studying BSc Zoology. I'm looking forward to meeting like-minded people and learning new and exciting things.
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by Kayla Jennings -
Hi, my name is Kayla. I will be studying Marine Biology with Professional Placement. I am looking forward to meeting new people and getting to learn more about and explore a subject I am passionate about.
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by Grace Huxley -
Hi, my name is Grace. I am starting the BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology. I can’t wait to start learning more about conservation, especially on the amazing field courses offered and meeting my classmates. It will be fun to explore more of Cornwall!!
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by Victoria Gallastegui -
Hi, I'm Victoria, and I'm starting the MSc Conservation and Biodiversity course in a few weeks. I am most looking forward to learning much more about a subject I'm passionate about and meeting amazing people!
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by King Chan -
Hi, my name is Mono. I will be studying BSc conservation biology and ecology. I am looking forward to learning about organisms and their environment, meeting people of the same interest who also like animals (insects in particular) as well as discovering the biodiversity of Cornwall.
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by Ewelina Gryszka -
Hi, my name is Ev, I'm going to be studying MSci Zoology. I'm looking forward to exploring the nature around Cornwall- poking around rock pools, watching the sunset on a beach and picking up on my photography again.
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by Hannah Turner -
Hi, my name is Hannah. I will be studying BSc Marine Biology and I am looking forward to learning about something I'm interested in and meeting people who feel the same 🙂
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by Chiara D'Avino -
Hi, my name is Chiara and I will be starting the MSc in Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology. I am looking forward to learning more about my subject area and getting to explore the beautiful nature in Cornwall.
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by Zoë Broom -
Hi, I'm Zoë! I'll be studying BSc Zoology this year. I'm really looking forward to be on a course with people who have the same passions as me! smile
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by Rachel Forster -
Hi, I'm Rachel. I'll be studying MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation and I'm most looking forward to learning about marine life whilst living in beautiful Cornwall!
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by Lydia Kightley-Mills -
Hi, I’m Lydia and will be studying BSc Marine Biology and I’m really excited to learn about something I’ve been passionate about since I was smallsmile
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by Maddy Squirrell -
Hi, I'm Maddy, I'm starting the BSc Marine Biology and I'm super excited to keep learning about marine ecosystems (and to live by the sea!)
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by Emily Abrehart -
Hi, I'm Emily and I am starting an MSc in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation. I'm looking forward to everything but mostly learning hands on skills that will help me in my future career.
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by Isobel Keillor -
Hello, I am Isobel and I am starting the MSc Conservation and Biodiversity with International Field course this September. I am looking forward to making new friends, learning new information from each module and the field trip to Kenya!
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by Tess Whomsley-Walker -
Hello! I'm Tess, and I will be studying MSci Conservation Biology and Ecology. I'm looking forward to meeting others who are interested in the same subject, and to learn about animals, of course! I am also excited about joining various societies, exploring the city and finding some like-minded musical buddies!
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by Mia Collins -
Hello! My name is Mia and i'm starting the BSc Ecology and Conservation Biology course. I'm very excited to meet my class and flatmates, and learn more about the natural world.
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by Hugo Clément -
Hey everyone, my name is Hugo and I am starting the MSc Conservation and Biodiversity course! This year, I am most looking forward to expanding my conservation experience to the international level since this is my first time studying in England, which is also why I am especially excited for the upcoming field trip to Kenya.
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by Callum Porritt -
Hi, my name is Callum, I'm going to be studying Zoology with a placement year, and I am most looking forward to finally being able to study a subject that I've been passionate about all my life. Also I can't wait to live by the sea.
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by Echo Severs -
Hi, my name is Echo, I'm starting BSc in Zoology. I'm really excited to meet everyone and be surrounded by people who share my interests, as well as all the amazing wildlife that call Cornwall home smile
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by Amy Libbiter -
Hello, I'm Amy and I will be studying BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology. I look forward to all the societies and new opportunities.
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by Marnie Eastmond -
Hi, my name is Marnie Eastmond. I am starting the BSc Marine Biology course this September. I am really looking forward to learning about topics that I am passionate about, and being surrounded by like-minded people. I have been working and travelling for a few years since leaving Sixth Form, so I am looking forward to studying again after a well-needed break.
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by Andrew Thomas -
Hi, my name is Andrew. I'm starting BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology (with placement). I'm really looking forward to meeting likeminded people and getting to study in such a beautiful biodiversity hotspot as Cornwall! I hope to be spending lots of my free time on the beach and exploring new sections of the Cornish coast path! I'll also be surfing at any opportunity (if they allow my board on public transport😂)!
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by Antonio Danzi -
Hi, I'm Antonio. I'll be studying the MSc in Marine Vetebrate Ecology and Conservation. I'm particularly looking forward to the fieldwork, although the whole programme looks amazing!
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by Radford Harvey -
Hi, my name is Radford. I am starting the BSc Marine Biology course this year. I am looking forward to learning about something I am passionate about and living in a new area.
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by Chris Wardell -
Hi , My name is Chris . I am starting the Bsc in conservation biology and ecology this year . Really looking forward to meeting a whole array of new people with similar interests and a love for wildlife and joining interesting societies onsite ( I really liked the idea of the cetacean watching group ) .
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by Olivia Bird -

Hi, I'm Olivia. I'll be studying BSc Marine Biology with professional placement. I can't wait to meet new people and start my course!

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by Rosie Currell -
Hi, my name is Rosie and I will be studying BSc Marine Biology with Study Abroad. I'm really looking forward to meeting new people, learning about marine biology and living in such a beautiful part of the world!
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by Lucy Saez -
Hi I'm Lucy, I'm going to be studying BSc Zoology. I can't wait to live by the sea studying a course I've always felt so passionately about and to meet like minded people.
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by Shannon Linsley -
Hello! my name is Shannon and I am going to be studying BSc Zoology. I can't wait to learn more about animals and meet many new and like-minded people, building friendships along the way smile
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by Jasmine Jenkin -
Hi, my name is Jasmine. I'm studying BSc Zoology. I am looking forward to studying about something I really enjoy and meeting new people.
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by Joss Tonks -

Hi, I'm Joss and I'll be studying BSc Marine Biology with Study Abroad. I'm excited to be able to live by the sea and to learn about marine biology.

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by Liv White -
Hi, I'm Liv and I will be studying Bsc Zoology with a year abroad. I'm looking forward to studying all manners of animals and the new experiences uni life has to offer smile
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by Jasper Mobbs -
Hi, my name is Jasper and I will be studying MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation this year. I am looking forward to studying in a brand new location and meeting lots of new people who share my passions.
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by Sam Plowright -
Hi I'm Sam and I'm going to starting the MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation course! I'm most looking forward to learning more about marine vertebrates and getting key skills for my future career!
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by Elsa Dinham-Peren -
Hi! My name is Elsa and I'll be studying BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology. I'm really looking forward to meeting people with similar interests and ambitions in both my course and in societies! I'm also excited to be living so close to the coast!
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by Jonty Jones -
Hi, my name is Jonty and I'm going to do BSc Marine Biology. I'm really looking forward to studying in Cornwall and getting to know like-minded people!
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by Erin Dare -
Hello! I'm Erin, I am starting BSc Zoology this year. I am looking forward to getting back into learning after taking a gap year, and learning about all the animals smile
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by Meg Blackburn -
Hi, I'm Meg. I am starting the BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology course this year. I am looking forward to learning more about topics i'm interested in, making new friends, exploring the beaches, seeing the wonderful wildlife and maybe playing a bit of badminton if i'm lucky! smile
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by Ned Whitmore -
Hi my name is Ned, I'm starting BSc Zoology course, I'm most looking forward to learning about animals and living in Cornwall.
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by Rebecca Ashfield -

Hey, I’m Rebecca and I’m about to start BSc Marine Biology. I am super excited to meet like minded people and to spend more time exploring the beautiful Cornish coast!

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by Annabel Crombie -
Hi, I'm Annie and I'm starting BSc Zoology. I'm looking forward to living by the beach, getting to learn more about what I'm most interested in and meeting new people.
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by Emily Pokou -

Hey! My name is Emily and I am starting my MSc in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation. I am looking forward to exploring the UK!

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by Eliza Edwards -
Hi! My name is Eliza and I'm studying marine biology with a year abroad, I'm so excited to live right next to the sea and be able to see what I'm learning about whenever I like! I also can't wait to meet loads of new people and join the societies smile
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by Matilda Hill -
Hi my name is Tilda and I am doing the BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology course. I am exited to be living by the sea and meeting new like-minded people smile
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by Rachel Owen -
Hi, my name is Rachel. I will be starting MSci Marine vertebrate ecology and conservation. I am looking forward to meeting my classmates and learning about marine vertebrates.
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by Emily Gill -
Hi, my name is Emily and I’m about to start studying Marine Biology MSci! I’m so excited for the fieldwork and field trips and also meeting people who are as passionate about marine bio as I am smile
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by Josh Weaver -
Hi, I'm Josh. I am doing the MSc Conservation and Biodiversity Course this year. I can't wait to make new friends, learn more advanced conservation tactics and spend two weeks in the wilds of Kenya.
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by Zoe Chevalier -
Hi, My name is Zoe and I am starting the MSc in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation. I am most looking forward to fieldwork and exploring Cornwall!
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by Charlotte Laurie -
Hiya, I'm Lotty and I'll be studying MSc Conservation and Biodiversity. I'm looking forward to meeting like-minded people and going on the Kenya trip smile