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Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 3

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 3

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Lillian

Trehafod Hello and welcome back to the series 'Highlighting Places in Wales I've Visited.' Today I will recount my time in Trehafod, a very small community sitting between Pontypridd and […]

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 2

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 2

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Lillian

Barry Island Continuing the series of 'Highlighting Places in Wales I've Visited,' we move on to Barry Island. When mentioning Barry Island to peers, some said it wasn't worth the […]

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 1

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 1

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Lillian

Cardiff Bay Being a first year student in a new country, I often have this desire to seize every opportunity I can to explore. However, I rarely have long periods […]

Practical hacks for backpacking Europe as a Cardiff University student

Practical hacks for backpacking Europe as a Cardiff University student

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Jasmine

Reflecting on an earlier blog of mine on how to travel cheaply while being a Cardiff University Student, I thought that it would be a great opportunity to share the […]

The best breakfast/brunch spots in Cardiff

The best breakfast/brunch spots in Cardiff

Posted on 22 February 2023 by Caitlin

Brunch: the most important meal of the day (some may say). As we settle back into the swing of university and regain some routine, it’s still important to factor in […]

The Cardiff bucket list: must do things in Cardiff

The Cardiff bucket list: must do things in Cardiff

Posted on 21 February 2023 by Jasmine

When you first start university, it can feel like it will go on forever. Unfortunately, in reality, it is only a short time of your life. Having just reached the […]

Studying in Wales from an English students perspective

Studying in Wales from an English students perspective

Posted on 21 February 2023 by Jasmine

Although the use of Welsh on signs was something that I found particularly exciting when I first came to Cardiff, it is not the only difference of living in Wales […]

Airport travel tips from an international students POV

Airport travel tips from an international students POV

Posted on 14 February 2023 by Lillian

As an international student studying in Wales, I've signed myself up for a lot of airport trips back and forth from home.  The hassle of moving through the airport while […]

Useful services in the Students’ Union

Useful services in the Students’ Union

Posted on 14 February 2023 by Catalina

Cardiff University is not only known for being the Welsh University of the Year but also has the second-best Students’ Union in the UK! There are multiple reasons why it […]

Where to find sustainable fashion around Cardiff: inspired by @sustainablefashionshowcardiff

Where to find sustainable fashion around Cardiff: inspired by @sustainablefashionshowcardiff

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Jasmine

After working in retail fashion for a few years, I have become frustrated with the lack of sustainability in the production and distribution of high-street fashion products. I can sympathise […]