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English Literature Crash Course

English Literature Crash Course

Posted on 17 March 2020 by Rowenna

Often English Literature is perceived as a course where you simply read, consider the way that the colour of curtains reflects the mood of the author and essentially pull out […]

A Step by Step Guide to Staying Focused in Large Lectures

A Step by Step Guide to Staying Focused in Large Lectures

Posted on 8 March 2020 by Monique

Take it from me, your first-year of university can be challenging; you often have to move to a new city, make new friends and on top of all these life […]

Making the Most of Reading Week

Making the Most of Reading Week

Posted on 2 March 2020 by Ellie

Although not getting the same half terms as schools and colleges, some university students are blessed with having something called a reading week. This is essentially a period in the […]

LGBTQ+ Pride in Cardiff

LGBTQ+ Pride in Cardiff

Posted on 27 February 2020 by Ellie

It is February, which means it is also LGBTQ+ history month – a time to celebrate the community and draw attention to pressing issues that continue to affect many individuals […]

Where to take visitors in and around Cardiff?

Where to take visitors in and around Cardiff?

Posted on 26 February 2020 by Jess

This blog post is about my experience of taking visitors to places in and around Cardiff. Cardiff is such a lovely place and there are so many places in and […]

My Experience as a Student Mentor

My Experience as a Student Mentor

Posted on 26 February 2020 by Zoe

Starting university can be daunting for many reasons, but the Student Mentor scheme aims to ease this transition by assigning students with a student mentor. A student mentor is there to offer their […]

Taking Care of your Mental Health during your Studies

Taking Care of your Mental Health during your Studies

Posted on 17 February 2020 by Ellie

You have probably heard it time and time again, but I will say it one more time – the importance of your mental health cannot be understated. This is why […]

A day in a life of an Occupational Therapy Student

A day in a life of an Occupational Therapy Student

Posted on 13 February 2020 by Jess

As an Occupational Therapy student at Cardiff University, we have a mixture of university days and days where we’re on placement. If you’re hoping to study Occupational Therapy at university, […]

Top 10 Student Valentines Ideas

Top 10 Student Valentines Ideas

Posted on 13 February 2020 by Rowenna

It’s that time of the year again, and you’re lucky enough to have a significant other. The day is yours, but what are you going to do to make the most out of it? […]

10 Easy Ways for Students to Help the Environment

10 Easy Ways for Students to Help the Environment

Posted on 13 February 2020 by Rowenna

Being environmentally aware has recently become a trend, and one we should be thankful for considering the planet’s current state. From veganism to sustainable makeup, our generation are making conscious decisions on behalf […]