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The Cardiff house hunt: finding second-year accommodation at Cardiff University

The Cardiff house hunt: finding second-year accommodation at Cardiff University

Posted on 23 February 2023 by Jasmine

House hunting in a housing crisis and a cost of living crisis is undoubtedly a stressful experience. In this blog, I discuss finding accommodation in Cardiff and how I literally […]

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 […]

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 […]

First year Cardiff University accommodation

First year Cardiff University accommodation

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Jasmine

As a prospective student, once you’ve got your offer, the first point of matter would be choosing your accommodation. This can be an overwhelming choice but this blog aims to […]

Pointers to help you pick your accommodation

Pointers to help you pick your accommodation

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Muskaan

Moving to University comes with a whirlwind of decisions and one of the most important ones is deciding where to live! And fairly so, since a huge chunk of our […]

Top Tips For Making the Most of University Life in Winter

Top Tips For Making the Most of University Life in Winter

Posted on 25 January 2023 by Jasmine

During the long dark days as we start the new year (and that time in the semester when there are mounting deadlines), it is important to appreciate the good parts […]

Tips for moving out of your accommodation

Tips for moving out of your accommodation

Posted on 11 July 2022 by James

When your tenancy comes to an end and you depart the premises that you have stayed in for the last year or two, you will likely be faced with the […]

Fun Places to go in Cardiff (Part 2)

Fun Places to go in Cardiff (Part 2)

Posted on 7 July 2022 by Sunaina

If you haven't read part 1 of this blog, make sure to check it out here. But here are more places to visit in Cardiff and around for the summer […]

The advantages and disadvantages of living in Halls vs Houses

The advantages and disadvantages of living in Halls vs Houses

Posted on 16 May 2022 by James

When considering your accomodation, the two most common options for students are student houses or flats in private or university-run accomodation. In this blog I will highlight some of the […]

Amazing Food Places In Cardiff

Amazing Food Places In Cardiff

Posted on 14 May 2022 by Sunaina

Ever felt so lazy to cook yet you’re starving? Don’t worry it’s not just you, so many people feel this especially when bummed with a lot of work or busy […]