Exeposé International

30/06/2022

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In another instalment of her recurring segment, Korea Move, Cleo covers the politics of South Korea and talks about the promises made during the recent presidential election that threw out Moon Jae-in

Korea Move: Korean Politicians and the 2022 Presidential Election In another instalment of her recurring segment, Korea Move, Cleo covers the politics of South Korea and talks about the promises made during the recent presidential election that threw out Moon Jae-in The 20th President of South Korea...

23/06/2022

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If you go to Seoul, you might see a lonely statue of a girl with butterfly wings. Cleo has learnt how this statue serves as a valuable reminder of a traumatic episode of Korean history which continues to affect relations between South Korea and Japan to this very day

The Statue of Peace: The Painful Past of Japanese Sexual Violence in Korea If you go to Seoul, you might see a lonely statue of a girl with butterfly wings. Cleo has learnt how this statue serves as a valuable reminder of a traumatic episode of Korean history which continues to affect relations betw...

17/05/2022

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As Milo explores Barcelona, he opens the door to the City’s gothic quarter. Rich in history, this ancient, picturesque enclave is a jewel of an old world set in an already vibrant crown. A real must-see for anyone in Barcelona!

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Venturing Into Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter As Milo explores Barcelona, he opens the door to the City’s gothic quarter. Rich in history, this ancient, picturesque enclave is a jewel of an old world set in an already vibrant crown. A real must-see for anyone in Barcelona! Barcelona’s historic Got...

10/05/2022

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Lydia explores the long and vibrant history of cinema in Hong Kong. She uncovers how truly representative this medium can be regarding the city’s identity and unique cultural blend

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From Gold to Red: The History of Hong Kong Cinema Lydia explores the long and viberant history of cinema in Hong Kong. She uncovers how truly representative this medium can be regarding the city’s identity and unique cultural blend. Within the first few days of arriving in Hong Kong, I went to the...

05/05/2022

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10th March 2020: the last Saturday before the world, as we knew it, ended. Lucy was at a Blossoms concert in the Exeter Great Hall. It’s taken almost exactly two years, and moving halfway around the world, but she's finally been able to start attending concerts again.

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Music Events and Festivals in Covid-19 America March 10, 2020: the last Saturday before the world as we knew it ended. I was at a Blossoms concert in the Exeter Great Hall. It’s taken almost exactly two years and moving halfway around the world, but I’ve finally been able to start attending conc...

16/04/2022

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Peel back the cobwebs and get your skeletons out of the cupboard as Callum Ashley covers his experiences of a particularly ghoulish American Halloween at Vassar College

A Very American Halloween: Exactly What You’d Expect Peel back the cobwebs and get your skeletons out of the cupboard as Callum Ashley covers his experiences of a particularly ghoulish American Halloween. It was when I went to grab a quick breakfast from the Deece (the student-named dining hall), ...

13/04/2022

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Ellie covers how returning to the Netherlands after Christmas gifted her with some mixed feelings and how she dealt with the problems she faced after the departure of some of her friends

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Loneliness & Overcoming Struggles in The Second Semester Ellie covers how returning to the Netherlands after Christmas gifted her with some mixed feelings and how she dealt with the problems she faced after the departure of some of her friends Déjà vu. That’s the main thing I felt as I got ready...

10/04/2022

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As Lucy Connors goes through her exchange year at the University of South Florida , she’s becoming accustomed to the different questions Americans might ask her. These range from how do you say your name to whether London is a country….

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What’s in a Name? Americans in Translation As Lucy Connors goes through her exchange year at the University of South Florida, she’s becoming accustomed to the different questions Americans might ask her. These range from how do you say your name to whether London is a country…. Unsurprisingly,...

07/04/2022

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Maggie John covers how she feels after her year abroad and the processes of readjusting to life in the UK and acknowledging the struggle many students face to learn a language from near scratch

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Fitting In Abroad: Do You Really Live There or Are You Just Another Tourist? Maggie John covers how she feels after her year abroad and the processes of readjusting to life in the UK and acknowledging the struggle many students face to learn a language from near scratch. For many people, myself incl...

05/04/2022

04/04/2022

🇪🇸OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS🗺 Georgia goes through her time in Spain and says how the mix of international music tastes really made her year worthwhile!

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Crossing Boundaries with Music Georgia goes through her time in Spain and says how the mix of international music tastes really made her year worthwhile! Nothing can touch the gift that music has to bring people together, which is something I experienced more than ever during my placement year in Se...

01/04/2022

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Finding private accommodation is a struggle for every student heading on a year abroad. Since Ryan couldn’t find anywhere whilst studying at Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University, he had to opt for a more rural setting...
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Having a cow: housing struggles and living on a farm Finding private accommodation is a struggle for every student heading on a year abroad. Since Ryan couldn’t find anywhere to live in Leiden, he had to go for a more rural setting. It’s hard to find housing in Exeter every year. We think that t...

29/03/2022

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The proudest boulevard in France, the Champs-Elysée, was humbled into chaos in early February as Paris’s ongoing Ottawa-style, ‘Convoi de la Liberté’ or ‘Freedom Convoy,’ hit the French capital

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Teargas & Truncheons: Experiencing Pandemic Protests in Paris The proudest boulevard in France, the Champs-Elysée, was humbled into chaos in early February as Paris’s ongoing Ottawa-style, ‘Convoi de la Liberté’ or ‘Freedom Convoy,’ hit the French capital. *Please note, this article was ...

26/03/2022

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Are there many differences between dating in the UK and in the US? Having done both, Lucy Connors reveals the differences of dating across the pond at the University of South Florida. What could be better than a few awkward interactions when you’re stone-cold sober?

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Frat Boys vs Gentlemen: dating on an exchange year Are there many differences between dating in the UK and in the US? Having done both, Lucy Connors reveals the differences of dating across the pond. What could be better than a few awkward interactions when you’re stone-cold sober? American boys, ...

24/03/2022

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The President of France found himself in hot water after vowing to “piss off“, or “emmerder“ those who are yet to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Emily asks how this might affect the French Presidential election in April?

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Macron takes a jab at the unvaccinated The President of France has found himself in hot water after vowing to “piss off“, or “emmerder“, those who are yet to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “I am not one for pi***ng off the French. However, when it comes to those who are unvaccinated...

20/03/2022

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Saying goodbye to friends and not knowing when you’ll see them again is always tough. Georgia Irving explains how she dealt with doing exactly that and what the next step was when new people came in.

Saying Goodbye, Saying Hello Saying goodbye to friends and not knowing when you’ll see them again is always tough. Georgia Irving explains how she dealt with doing exactly that and what the next step was when new people came in. While living abroad, I was surprised to discover that there are many ...

17/03/2022

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Language barriers often serve as a concern for students who choose to do an exchange year. However, as Sam Osmend discusses, this language barrier can pose some awkward incidents when reversed...

Pratar du engelska? The truth about Sweden’s (non) language barrier Language barriers often serve as a concern for students who choose to do an exchange year. However, as Sam discusses, this language barrier can pose some awkward incidents Sweden, and the Nordic countries in general, are well know...

13/03/2022

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Incoming international student, Ness Kasumyan, explores the surrounding areas of Exeter and Devon for our Beyond Exeter series. In her first article for Exeposé, Ness tackles Totnes and explores The Hairy Barista!

Devon Buried: Totnes Incoming international student, Ness Kasumyan, explores the surrounding areas of Exeter and Devon. In her first article for Exepose, she tackles Totnes! In a state of post-pandemic panic, at once eager to pursue my dreams and terrified of making the wrong choices, it took me mon...

10/03/2022

🗺Could you be the next International Editor??

If you’re up for the challenge, and you’re an exepose member, you’ll need to write a 150 word manifesto and submit it via the Student Guild website. The deadline is 11th March at 19:00 GMT so this is the last call.

Good luck!!

05/03/2022

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Wie sehr verändern wir uns in einer anderen Sprache? Übertragen wir unbewusst unsere Persönlichkeiten? Die Rückkehr ins Vereinigte Königreich war für Isabelle eine seltsame Erfahrung, nachdem sie ihr Auslandsjahr in Tübingen verbracht hatte. Jetzt denkt sie darüber nach, wie Sprache und Kultur zusammenspielen.

Lost in Translation: Wie Wir Uns Übersetzen By Isabelle Drage (The Language Exepress) German version: Wie sehr verändern wir uns in einer anderen Sprache? Übertragen wir unbewusst unsere Persönlichkeiten? Die Rückkehr ins Vereinigte Königreich war für Isabelle eine seltsame Erfahrung, nachde...

28/02/2022

A uniquely American holiday, Callum Ashley’s experience of Thanksgiving offers an insightful peak into a world of tofu turkey, sugar and an American-sized portion of thanks

My First Thanksgiving in Poughkeepsie A uniquely American holiday, Callum Ashley’s experience of Thanksgiving offers an insightful peak into a world of tofu turkey, sugar and an American-sized portion of thanks Vassar College, New York, United States – It’s a frosty Thursday morning and the us...

26/02/2022

MULTILINGUAL ARTICLE Maddie 🇯🇵🇬🇧 Baker takes a look at her journey of learning Japanese at Kyoto University and offers advice to student interested in learning Japanese or any new language

⼤学での私の⽇本語学習の旅 My Journey of Learning Japanese at University 日本語版: マディー・ベイカーは京都大学で日本語を学んだ経験をもとに、日本語や新しい言語を学びたいと考えている学生へのアドバイスをしています エク....

21/02/2022

🗺NEW ARTICLE🇯🇴 For our first article from Jordan, Joe Ward discusses the laws protecting the Jordanian Monarchy from criticism. What is the real-world impact of these laws and what do other countries do?
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Lèse-majesté in Jordan: Authoritarian hangover or the glue of The Kingdom? Joe Ward discusses the laws regarding the Jordanian Monarchy’s protection from criticism. What is the real-world impact of these laws and what do other countries do? Sentenced for criticising the King. Sounds like a headl...

17/02/2022

🗺NEW ARTICLE🇰🇷 Now, Cleo scours Seoul for a little culinary adventure and she’s found the foodstuff which keeps South Korea on the move. And you’ve probably never heard of it…
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Korea Move: A Search for Seoul Food Now Cleo scours Seoul for a little culinary adventure and she’s found the foodstuff which keeps South Korea on the move. And you’ve probably never heard of it… In every national cuisine, there’s a quiet hero. Reliable, prolific, delicious. In England, it m...

14/02/2022

🗺NEW ARTICLE🇺🇸 Callum Ashley covers his journey back from the Big Apple and Vassar College but things aren't quite as straightforward as they might appear…
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Travel, Tests & Tears: Getting Home from New York for Christmas Callum Ashley covers his journey back from the Big Apple but things arent quite as straightforward as they might appear… Four days before Christmas, I was standing in JFK airport looking like a fool, dressed in two jumpers with my jac...

08/02/2022

🗺NEW ARTICLE🇸🇪 Sam Osmend covers the spread of Omicron through Sweden, a country that never officially entered a lockdown…

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The Emergence of Omicron in Sweden: A COVID anomaly no more? Sam Osmend covers the spread of Omicron through Sweden, a country that never officially entered a lockdown… Sweden was one of my top places to study on my exchange year abroad, one of the main reasons being its extremely liberal handling...

05/02/2022

Dealing with the difficulties posed by a year abroad can sometime be a hard task to surmount. Ellie Klein cover her main reasons for studying abroad and how keeping those in mind can help
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Breakdowns & Bicycles: Why I Chose to Do a Year Abroad Dealing with the difficulties posed by a year abroad can sometime be a hard task to surmount. Ellie Klein cover her main reasons for studying abroad and how keeping those in mind can help. One cold Wednesday night back in October, I couldn’t f...

04/02/2022

CALLING ALL INTREPID TRAVELLERS🌍

On a year abroad? Perhaps your coming to Exeter University from abroad? If so, then we'd love to hear from you!

At Exeposé International, we love to hear about all the quirks of life in a foreign land. Whether it's local festivals or customs, food or maybe even just you trying to drum to the beat of life in another country!

If this interests you, send us a brief email or message Ryan Gerrett or Elen Johnston for more information.