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Two current dance students from Exeter College have been selected to perform in the latest adaptation of world renowned choreographer, Matthew Bourne’s, latest adaptation of Romeo and Juliet at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

Ella Roberts and Jess Tarrant were selected from thousands that auditioned to be two out of six young dancers chosen from across the Southwest, they joined the young cast in production from 4-8 June 2019 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

Both Ella and Jess are currently studying full-time vocational dance courses at Exeter College and both are progressing to further dance training at renowned dance conservatoires. Ella is also managing this production, alongside her commitments to the National Youth Dance Company and attending Swindon Dance Centre for Advanced Training.

The search began in April 2018 with a call-out for the next generation of young dancers currently in training aged between 16 and 19. Attracting over 1,000 applications and following a UK-wide audition tour, six Young Cast members at each venue will perform alongside the New Adventures company. This unique opportunity will nurture and develop young talent with a view to them embarking on a career in dance.

In addition, Exeter College dance student alumnus Sharol Mackenzie, who went on to study at the Rambert School, joins the main cast. Read more about Sharol in our recent edition of EXE, the magazine for Exeter College Alumni and Friends.

Exeter College Dance Lecturer, Emma Wyke said:

We were delighted that Ella and Jess took up the opportunity to audition for Matthew Bourne's new production 'Romeo and Juliet', to become part of their Young Cast.

Both students demonstrate exceptional technical and performance skills, and thoroughly deserve this opportunity.”

As part of ‘New Adventures’ ambition to support the next generation of on-stage talent, and inspired by the success of Lord of the Flies in 2014, which combined professional dancers and young men with little or no dance experience, Romeo and Juliet, featured the finest emerging male and female dancers from around the UK.

If you are thinking about studying a Performing Arts course with us, you can read through our available courses here and apply online here.

If you would like more information on any of courses, please call our college advice team on 01392 400500.

We recently opened a ‘New York’ style glass fronted Dance Studio – creating an inspirational environment for dance and performance. Read more about it here.

Photo above: The young cast for Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at Theatre Royal Plymouth. Photo by James Elston.

Exeter College has officially opened its new £2.4 million Gym and Dance Studio – a ‘world class’ space to inspire the next generation.

The new Gym and Dance Studio features a ‘New York’-style glass fronted Dance Studio – creating an inspirational environment for dance and performance.

The development also features a modern, fully equipped gym with the latest fitness equipment, a spinning room, and extra teaching space.

The new Gym and Dance studio was officially opened by Tony Rowe OBE, Chief Executive and Chairman of Exeter Chiefs, the driving force behind the Chiefs for over 20 years and instrumental in guiding the club from the National Leagues to that of Premiership champions.

More than 70 guests attended the official opening of the new extension, which took place on Tuesday, May 21.

The opening ceremony featured performances from current dance students, speeches and tours of the new facilities.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “The opening marks the first phase of a £70 million investment in our estate, that will, over time, transform the learning environment for students, staff and the community.

“I would like to thank Tony Rowe OBE, CEO and Chairman of the Exeter Chiefs for officially opening the building, which represents an investment in partnership working, the promotion of physical activity and supporting cultural pursuits.”

Tony Rowe OBE, added: “I have been able to see at first-hand the investment and development work which is being carried out at Exeter College. Such work, we know, is already having a huge impact on not only the students, but staff alike, and it’s helping to put the College and Exeter at the forefront of education not just here in the city and Devon, but much further afield.

“Like everyone here, I’m excited to see what results the new facility will bring. Not only will it help to inspire so many people, but at the same time it will add to what are already outstanding facilities within the College.

“I am both delighted and honoured to have been asked to carry out this opening of what is a fantastic facility.”

The new Gym and Dance Studio has been designed by Exeter-based Grainge Architects, while Devon Contractors was appointed as the main contractor by Exeter College.

The new Gym and Dance Studio is an extension to the college’s £5.9 million Sports Hall in Victoria Yard, opened in 2015.

Exeter College recently revealed its masterplan to invest £70 million into education – to meet the ambitions of the city of Exeter and the wider region. The masterplan builds on the college’s multi-million investment in outstanding education facilities across the city in recent years.

Other recent developments have included a new £3 million Advanced Engineering Centre, supported by the LEP, and a new 3G pitch for community use, both officially opened in 2018.

Meanwhile, a multi-million pound bid to transform digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education throughout the South West was recently successful. The Exeter element of the bid will help part fund Exeter College’s plans for a new £10 million Digital and Data Hub, set to commence towards the end of 2019.

Award-winning, independent Devon Contractors were appointed as the main contractor on the £2.3m gymnasium and state-of-the-art ‘New York’-style dance studio. The long-established company operates from its Head Office in Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, and carries out minor/major works and refurbishments, as well as new-build projects with a construction value from £0.5m – £15m.

Simon Lawrence – Contracts Manager, Devon Contractors said: “A long-standing and well-respected building contractor, we believe we offer good value. We make every effort to meet our clients’ needs in a progressive, positive and expedient manner and have worked collaboratively with Exeter College throughout the build on this exciting new scheme.” He adds: “We are delighted to handover the new facility to Exeter College on budget, enabling the students to benefit fully from these fantastic new amenities.”

Former Exeter College graduate, Stephen Raff, has been making waves in the photographic world with his unique and inspiring work in an unusual field of photography and winning prestigious awards too.

Stephen, a Photography FdA student from Barnstaple, is an established photographic artist working primarily with wet-plate collodion, a process derived from the roots of photography.

Using traditional wooden bellowed cameras and mixing raw chemicals to make a light-sensitive material, he makes one of a kind images on glass that offer a certain timelessness and otherworldliness.

Charmed with flaws and chemical imperfections, the finished plates exist as precious objects that provide great longevity with an archival quality.

During his second year of the Photography FdA at Exeter School of Art, Stephen was presented with an opportunity to collaborate with the Art Council funded project Alright Mate? The installation won the Judge’s Award at the PsychArt Conference 2018 in London.

Alright Mate? was an audio-visual installation that explored male mental health through presenting conversations and photographs of Exeter residents. It was a collaboration between Exeter-based playwright and mental health specialist Cally Hayes, and artist Hugh McCann, made specifically for Art Week Exeter.

Cally and Hugh recorded chats with Exeter residents about their ideas and experiences around male mental health, and then working with Stephen, produced a series of unique portraits of the participants. The original installation was on display at The Roots Foundation and social space during Exeter Art Week. Since then it has been exhibited at Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments for Health, in Exeter and the PsychArt Conference.

Stephen is now completing the third year of his degree at the University of Plymouth, whilst working at his own studio in North Devon.

Speaking about his experience studying at Exeter College, he said: “The class sizes and the teaching methods at Exeter College help you gain confidence in yourself and your work. The studio and darkroom facilities provide you with everything you need and staff will go above and beyond to help you out. I really don’t believe I would be achieving the things I am now had I not gone to Exeter College for the past two years.”

Stephen plans to continue to use the methods and tools learnt on his course at college to continue to develop his work as an artist, whilst building commercial links locally. His next open event at his studio will be as part of ArtTrek Open Studios in September.

To find out more about Stephen’s work visit his website: www.stephenraffphotography.com or Instagram: s.r.a.f.f

26 exceptional individuals and community groups have been chosen as finalists for the prestigious 2019 Exeter Chiefs Foundation Devon Sports Awards. It’s the 22nd year that the awards are being made.

Those shortlisted include coaches, clubs, volunteers and sportspeople from right across Devon. Once again they reflect a truly diverse range of sports including netball, water polo, rowing, swimming and tennis.

The Awards, which will take place on July 11th at Sandy Park, celebrate sporting contributions and achievements from community level coaching and workplace fitness right through to the next generation of elite sports performers. The main purpose of the Awards is to recognise those who inspire people to participate at all levels of sport and physical activity.

“The Devon Sports Awards are all about embracing the amazing work being carried out within the community at every level.” said Tony Rowe, chairman of the Exeter Chiefs Foundation.

“Over the years we have witnessed some amazing achievements, and I’ve no doubt that this year’s awards ceremony will remind us of even more.”

“As a county we should be very proud of all our clubs, facilities and, of course, the sportsmen and women of all ages who give so much. Please get behind all of our nominees and show your support as we continue to put Devon firmly on the sporting map.”

The expert judging panel, co-ordinated by Active Devon who are overseeing the Awards in partnership with the Exeter Chiefs Foundation and Exeter College, has so far whittled the entries down to the final 26 individuals, teams and clubs from an extremely strong pool of well over 100 nominations. Finalists in the two remaining categories, the Business Contribution to Sport in the Community and Business Contribution to Staff Wellbeing Through Sporting Activity, will be announced shortly.

Rob Bosworth, Vice Principal, Exeter College said: “Exeter College is delighted to be a partner for the Devon Sports Awards once again. It’s always great to be able to recognise the unsung heroes that keep sport and physical activity thriving in Devon. We continue to invest in sport and physical activity for our students and will this year launch our new £2.4m Gym and Dance Studio.”

In addition to the 10 main award categories, the most prestigious honour of the evening is for Outstanding Contribution to Sport in Devon. It is awarded from amongst the winners of each category and will be announced at the end of the celebration evening.

“The judges really do have a tough time having to choose from such a strong pool of entries” said Matt Evans, Chief Executive of Active Devon.

“The Devon Sports Awards is a special way in which we can celebrate their achievements. We want to thank everyone who nominated someone special in their sport.”

The full list of 2019 finalists is:

Devon Coach of the Year

  • Danny Anstey, City of Plymouth Trampoline & Gymnastics
  • James Lake, Tavistock Swimming Club
  • Phil Shears, Newton Abbot Water Polo

Devon Young Coach of the Year

  • Cody Levell, Totnes & Dartington Disability Football
  • James Jennings, South Devon Tennis Centre
  • Tristen Olner, Power Athletics Cheerleading Academy

Devon Volunteer of the Year

  • Candace Jewell, Bideford Amateur Athletics Club
  • Rex Meredith, Castle Inn Rowers
  • Susanne Jennings, Breeze Champion

Devon Young Volunteer of the Year

  • Beth Groves, St Budeaux Tennis Club
  • Guy Hamer, Healthy Humans Group
  • Harris Surry, Making Waves Together Project

Contribution to Inclusive Sport

  • Living Options – Deaf Get Active and Volunteer
  • Matthew Ovey, Barnstaple Youth Ability Games
  • Street Factory CIC

Devon Club of the Year

  • Axe Vale Netball Club
  • Exeter Roller Derby
  • Ivybridge Rugby Club

Workplace Activity Champion

  • Charlotte Gill, Livewell Southwest
  • Frances Connell
  • Lisa Cruise

Performances in Community Sport

  • Ashmoor Hockey Club
  • Bryony Frost
  • Dawlish Ladies Football Club U18s
  • City of Plymouth Trampoline & Gymnastics Club
  • Tilly Robinson, Westcountry Hawks

Business Contribution to Sport in the Community

(Finalists to be announced shortly)

Business Contribution to Staff Wellbeing Through Sporting Activity

(Finalists to be announced shortly)

More information about the Devon Sports Awards is on the Devon Sports Awards Facebook page @DevonSportsAwards and Twitter @DevSportsAwards. Tickets can be purchased for the Awards at Sandy Park.

Contact enquiries@exeterchiefsfoundation.org.uk for more details.

More information about Active Devon is available at www.activedevon.org or Matt Evans on 01392 925150

The Exeter College team successfully completed the Ten Tors Challenge this weekend, walking an amazing 55 miles.

The event, organised by the Army and assisted by the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Teams, is a challenge of team work, endurance, navigation and camp craft and sees teenagers survive for two days completely unaided. Schools from all over the south west and beyond train hard for months before the final event in May.

Ten Tors Manager, Tom Howe, praised the teams hard work and said:

Ten Tors never ceases to amaze and inspire me. Over the past 9 months the students have been on an incredible journey, undertaking their training in some rather challenging conditions, mostly rain, wind and even snow. Never the less, despite the high temperatures and blistering sun over the Moor this weekend (bringing their own challenges) the training team had the utmost confidence in the groups ability.

Having donned their pink tutus and head bands, the team were immediately identifiable as they summited the track at West Mill Tor on Sunday afternoon. Surrounded by friends and family and led by Captain Jack, the team carried the college standard across the line to complete their 55 mile challenge in a very respectable time.”

The team were honoured to be presented their medals by Captain Lou Rudd – the first Briton in history to trek 921 miles unaided across Antartica. Read more about him here.

55 team leader, Jack Smith, who has also completed the 45 mile challenge during his time at college said:

Ten Tors has been one of the toughest yet most enjoyable challenges I have ever done. I loved Ten Tors especially when I crossed the finish line, feeling not only a huge sense of relief, but also an overpowering sense of achievement in completing the challenge. Additionally, I enjoyed the companionship as well as friendship of my teammates.

From Ten Tors I have learnt a great deal such as no matter how hard a task is, keep going and push that little bit more, you will surprise yourself with how far you can go. I would recommend Ten Tors to others not only for the great sense of accomplishment but also in improving skills in teamwork, self-sufficiency and resilience, however most importantly to have the experience of a lifetime.”

Vice Principal, Rob Bosworth said:

We are incredibly proud to have a team take part in this momentous challenge. We pride ourselves on offering our students holistic character building experiences like this and believe it makes a real impact in preparing them for their futures. The students have trained in incredibly difficult conditions but have come through the other side and absolutely excelled in working as a team and getting each other across the finish line.”

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre also had teams cross the line this weekend as they supported the training of the 35 mile teams from St Luke’s and St James School.

Read more about the enrichment opportunities available at college here.

Exeter College is celebrating the award-winning Apprenticeship success of its partners, employers and Apprentices to mark national ‘Love Our Colleges’ Week.

The ‘Love Our Colleges’ week – which is being coordinated by the Association of Colleges (AoC) during 13-17 May – seeks to highlight the brilliant work that goes on in colleges.

Apprenticeships at outstanding Exeter College have been on a clear upward trajectory in recent years. As the city’s largest provider of Apprenticeships, it has played a key role in Exeter’s brilliant Apprenticeship growth, bucking a national trend of decline.

Indeed, the city of Exeter has topped the table for Apprenticeship starts between 2015/16 and 2017/18, in a recent Centre for Cities report; beating other cities like Oxford and Cambridge, by nearly 50%.

Exeter College recently officially opened a new Apprenticeship and Employment Hub, a city-centre facility that is available to both students and employers, which includes a walk-in clinic and learning space.

Exeter College Apprenticeships Top Five

1. Top 10% nationally for success rates for four consecutive years within Further Education (FE) colleges;

2. Previous Winners of The Times Educational Supplement Apprenticeship programme of the year;

3. Featured by Ofsted in their Apprenticeship best practice video for their approach to employers;

4. Identified as a support college through the Strategic College Improvement Fund to support other Apprenticeship providers;

5. Five years of substantial growth has made Exeter College’s Apprenticeship programme the largest in Devon.

Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships and Employment Engagement, said: “The changing face of Apprenticeships has led to countless new and exciting opportunities for young people to enter the world of work.

“We are blessed in the region with some of the most innovative and supportive employers when it comes to creating employment opportunities with training.

“No week goes by without new businesses joining the ever-expanding number that makes up the Exeter College’s award-winning Apprenticeship network.

“The investment and support we receive from these businesses are truly staggering and in turn allows us to deliver the exceptional provision employers and young people have come to love.”

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “The quality and impact of our Apprenticeship work is a great example of why so many people ‘Love Our Colleges’. I am absolutely delighted that while nationally Apprenticeship growth has fallen, here in Exeter we have seen yet another record breaking year.

“The passion of our employers, the calibre of our Apprentices, and the quality and dedication of our staff has created a magic formula – which has enabled us to buck every trend. I would simply like to say thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of the Apprenticeship programme.

Exeter College is celebrating national ‘Love Our Colleges’ Week – a national celebration of Further Education colleges across the nation.

The nationwide ‘Love Our Colleges’ week, 13-17 May 2019, coordinated by the Association of Colleges (AoC) seeks to highlight the brilliant work that goes on in FE colleges.

The campaign also highlights how better investment in Further Education across the country could have a significant return on investment for UK Plc – particularly enabling outstanding colleges like Exeter College to do even more as powerhouses for growth, productivity, and social mobility for their communities.

Throughout the week, outstanding Exeter College will be showcasing just some of the recent achievements of its staff and students.

Exeter College, with its vision to be an exceptional college, has a mission to shape the future of education by delivering excellence in all aspects of its work, in order to realise the ambitions of its learners, city and region.

Ten Recent Exeter College Highlights

  1. World class academic progress – Exeter College is in the top 10% nationally – for the second consecutive year – for outstanding progress of its A Level learners in 2018;
  2. Exeter College recently celebrated a multi-million pound bid to revolutionise digital, manufacturing technology education. The Exeter element of the bid will help fund Exeter College’s plans for a new £10 million Digital and Data Hub;
  3. Outstanding Exeter College student rugby players represented England in Japan in 2019 – for the second year in a row;
  4. Exceptional Exeter Tops Apprenticeship table – bucking a national trend of a decline in Apprenticeship starts. Exeter College has played a significant part of this success story with more than a thousand starts in a year;
  5. Exeter College is among the UK’s Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for, according to The Sunday Times;
  6. The college recently officially launched its new Apprenticeship and Employment Hub to meet the needs of the more than 1,000 employers it works together with;
  7. The Education and Training Foundation and Royal Commission for Education of 1851 recently awarded Exeter College’s Stephen Mariadas a coveted Technical Teaching Fellowship;
  8. Exeter College celebrated its best ever academic results in 2018, with students setting a new record for the very highest results, well above all national averages. A remarkable number of students achieved the very highest grades possible – with 174 A* awarded;
  9. Exeter College is one of only 12 colleges in the UK to be a Microsoft Showcase College, and the first in Devon;
  10. Debating success – Exeter College students have won the Bristol Grammar School Model United Nations (MUN) conference for four consecutive years and were runners-up, as the only non-selective school/college, in the highly coveted Bath International Schools MUN conference in March 2019.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said:

“Colleges make a massive difference to young people, adults, businesses, sports teams and the communities we serve. I am therefore delighted that Exeter College is supporting ‘Love Our Colleges’ Week.

“The aim of the week is to raise the profile of the life changing work done by colleges and in the case of Exeter College, we hope to share a few examples of our progress towards our vision of becoming an exceptional college.”

This year’s final performance for our UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Performing Arts’ students is A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We invite you to join us at one of the performance – tickets are available through the Barnfield Theatre.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedy written by William Shakespeare in 1595/96. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta (the former queen of the Amazons). These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the mechanicals) who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set.

In this ever-popular comedy, a quartet of mismatched lovers, a company of hapless actors and malicious sprites cross paths with the King and Queen of the fairies, entangled in their own domestic dispute. Audiences will be transported to a tainted supernatural forest overflowing with possibilities where the unexplainable magic of falling in love – and the marvel of waking up from the sweetest of dreams – is discovered.

Chaos, confusion, trickery and skulduggery reign in this fresh, joyful, accessible and memorable interpretation of the nation’s favourite play.

Imaginative contemporary design, wondrous music and vibrant movement breathe new life into a new modern retelling of Shakespeare’s unforgettable story. Inspired by the multi-cultural world that we reside in today this current and fresh production celebrates diversity, spirit and the power of story.

Over the last two years our UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Performing Arts’ students have been developing skills in acting, singing and movement. Today’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the culmination of our students’ time with us at Exeter College within the Drama and Performing Arts department.

Each year the final major project enables the Drama and Performing Arts Section an invaluable opportunity to deliver a genuine vocational experience.

It provides them with an invaluable experience of working alongside professional freelance designers, as well as other performance/ production students from different tutor groups and courses. It then further demands that they are available for technical and dress rehearsals that can last up 12 hours. Finally the learners get to the opportunity to perform to a paying audience over a week long performance run.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been a fantastic teaching and learning vehicle for the company this year. It has allowed us to consolidate and further explore acting, movement and voice. At the core of the piece of our interpretation is the power and purpose of ensemble. It’s been a fantastic process to see our first years working with our final year students.”

Nige Paul – Head of Section Drama and Performing Arts
UAL Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Co-ordinator

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is running on:

  • Wednesday 15th May @ 7.30pm
  • Thursday 16th May @ 2pm & 7.30pm
  • Friday 17th May @ 7.30pm
  • Saturday 18th May @ 7.30pm
  • Sunday 19th May @ 2pm

The Exams Office would like to wish you every success with your upcoming examinations and would like to remind you to:

  • Read your timetable carefully

Examinations are nationally set so if you miss the exam there will not be another opportunity this summer to sit it which will affect your qualification.

  • Be punctual

You must arrive in plenty of time for your examination. If you arrive after 10am for a morning exam or 2.30pm for an afternoon exam it is very likely the exam board will not mark your paper, therefore you would not receive an overall grade.

  • Be aware of any exam clashes

If you have two or more exams scheduled at the same time we will contact you soon regarding the arrangements for your exams. It is vital that you attend at the time and location specified in your clash letter.

  • Be prepared

Please bring with you everything you will need including photographic identification, a black pen, and any other necessary stationery or equipment. You may bring a bottle of water with the label removed but no other food or drink will be permitted during the exam.

  • Leave your mobile phone/smartwatch at home

A ringing telephone during an examination is classed as malpractice and will be reported to the awarding body. If you are found to have a mobile telephone/smartwatch on your person during the exam this could result in disqualification.

Check out this video about no mobile phones in exams.

  • Remember to place your wristwatch on your desk

New regulations this year mean that it is no longer permissible to wear a wristwatch during exams, you may take it in but it must be placed on your desk.

  • Complete your details accurately

Complete your name on the exam paper/answer booklet exactly as it appears on your desk card – this is the name you have been registered with so it’s essential you do not give any alternative names.

  • Wait until the exam begins before starting to write

This includes making any notes at all on your paper, desk card or hand. Any such notes could be seen as unauthorised material and reported to the exam board. All plans and rough notes must be made in your question paper/answer booklet. Make sure you finish writing when instructed to at the end of the exam.

  • Respect examination conditions

Please remember that you will be in exam conditions from when you enter the exam room until when you leave. Please do not disrupt others, and also please remember that students will be sitting exams in various locations across the college throughout May and June – be considerate to your fellow students.

If you have any questions please visit the Exams Office on the first floor of the Tower Building, Hele Road or contact us on 01392 400477/691/685.

Exam time is well and truly upon us. And along with it comes the inevitable nail biting, stress and worry. Feeling anxious about your exams is completely normal, but rest assured there are some simple things you can do to make sure you perform to your best on the day.

1. Eat well
Everyone knows the benefits of eating a healthy diet, but during your exam period it is more crucial than ever. A diet packed with plenty of fresh fruit and veg will make you feel physically equipped to take on even the toughest of mental challenges! Sip water instead of caffeine or sugary drinks which, as tempting as they are, will do more harm than good. And most importantly, on the day of your exams eat a good breakfast – something like porridge is ideal so you have the energy you need to keep going.

2. Study in your own style
Do whatever works for you. Singing a song, make up acronyms, stick post it notes all over your house, draw pictures, diagrams or tune into to your favourite music as you hit the books. Everyone learns in their own way so make it work for you. Having revision goals is good to keep you on track. You could even plan rewards as you hit your targets. If you go off track one day don’t panic – just take one day at a time.

3. Sleep
Never underestimate the benefits of a good night’s sleep. So put down those books and turn in early. Make sure you relax properly before you do so or your brain will be buzzing. Turn off the TV, switch off your phones and wind down listening to some favourite music or take a bath, so you are ready for sleep and will wake feeling refreshed.

4. Give yourself a break
Plan a sensible and achievable revision schedule which allows you to take plenty of breaks. And use your time wisely – exercise or get outside in the fresh air during your study breaks to take your mind off your worries and it will also help you sleep better. Talking to friends can also help you to relax but remember to switch off your phone when you do get back to the books so you can focus without distractions.

5. And finally… breathe!
Sounds simple doesn’t it? When you feel the panic rising and you can’t think straight take a deep breath and count to five as you exhale. It’ll slow down your heart rate so you can calm down and get back on track.

There you have it. Hopefully these tips will help you to keep calm and manage your stress in the run up to your exams. Stay focussed on your goals and before you know it you’re exams will be a distant memory, you’ll have your certificate and you’ll be on your way to college! Good luck!

Applied to Exeter College and have questions about your next steps? See our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact our College Advice Team on 01392 400600 or email cat@exe-coll.ac.uk

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