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From things to do and places to be, to what’s going down in your community, the Canvas blog helps you make the most of your time with us.

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Exeter Quayside

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Exeter

Hidden Histories and Secret Spots: Exploring Exeter Beyond the Campus

When you think of Exeter, your mind might immediately jump to the University, bustling student life, and vibrant nightlife. But tucked behind the iconic cathedral, nestled in the winding alleys, and flowing alongside the River Exe are countless hidden gems waiting to be explored. Whether you're settling into your new Exeter student accommodation or just starting to discover the city, these secret spots will help you feel truly at home.

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Canvas students in Bristol

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Bristol

Sustainable Living in Bristol: A Student's Guide to Eco-Friendly Choices

Bristol is consistently recognised as one of the UK’s greenest cities, known for its thriving environmental movement and vibrant, community-led sustainability scene. For students living at Canvas Bristol, eco-conscious living is more than just achievable, it’s part of everyday life. If you’re searching for Bristol student accommodation or student flats in Bristol that match your values, this guide offers practical tips to embrace sustainable living while making the most of the city’s independent spirit.

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Christmas paper snowflake

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Celebrating Christmas on a Student Budget

It's officially the most wonderful time of the year! December is the month to fill your free time sipping hot drinks, watching festive shows and pantos, revisiting your fave Christmas films, gliding around ice rinks and having a proper knees-up at all the parties. However we know the holidays can be heavy, especially for our wallets on a student budget... So we're celebrating 10 Days of Canvas Christmas Crafts to help save money and be more sustainable this Christmas.

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What makes Paris a unique place to study

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Paris

What Makes Paris a Unique Place to Study

Audrey Hepburn famously said, “Paris is always a good idea.” And we think so too. Its rich cultural heritage, world-class universities, diverse and vast student population, and position as a leading cultural heavyweight make it especially so for those looking to study abroad or study in France.

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Things to do in Paris for students

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Paris

Things to do in Paris for Students

Paris is a city like no other. Its visitors and residents walk the same Haussmannian streets that beguiled literary titans like Joyce, Beckett and Hemmingway, and lent themselves as a canvas on which endless artistic movements have flourished – what better place as a backdrop for study?

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Studying abroad in Paris as a British student

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Paris

Brits Abroad - Studying in Paris as a British Student

Moving from the UK to Paris for studies is a thrilling adventure filled with excitement and challenges. The vibrant culture, rich history, and world-renowned education system make Paris an attractive destination for international students.

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