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Resources to start building a career at University

Resources to start building a career at University

Posted on 23 April 2024 by Jasmine

Most of us initially come to university looking to improve our employability, which can often seem far off during the chaos of our first year or two. It is often […]

What you should know about Global Citizenship opportunities when coming to University

What you should know about Global Citizenship opportunities when coming to University

Posted on 22 March 2024 by Jasmine

At its heart, global citizenship is tightly rooted in adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1945, and the 2015 adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations […]

Tackling burn out in your final semester

Tackling burn out in your final semester

Posted on 19 February 2024 by Jasmine

The final semester of university is a notoriously challenging time in students' lives. While we face many unknowns in our lives (where we will live and what job we will […]

Habits I’ve started at the beginning of the year (that I wish I’d started sooner)

Habits I’ve started at the beginning of the year (that I wish I’d started sooner)

Posted on 5 December 2023 by Jasmine

Getting into the right routine at university is key to your academic success and general well-being. The habits that you pick up at the very beginning are especially important for […]

My Mamma Mia summer and the existential dread of growing up

My Mamma Mia summer and the existential dread of growing up

Posted on 27 September 2023 by Jasmine

The time of our lives while at university involves many changes - our first taste of independence, looking after ourselves, new relationships, managing our finances and considering what careers we […]

Making use of the summer break if you have not managed to get work experience

Making use of the summer break if you have not managed to get work experience

Posted on 8 June 2023 by Jasmine

As students, we are fortunate to have a sprawling summer break to enjoy which can come with a level of stress for those wanting to make the most of their […]

My part-time job history in Cardiff

My part-time job history in Cardiff

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Jasmine

When approaching the idea of going to university, I was hesitant to go straight from sixth-form college to university as I didn’t want to miss out on learning essential life […]

Life skills to develop while at university

Life skills to develop while at university

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Jasmine

With stories about the value of undergraduate degrees falling and competition from other qualifications, such as those achieved from apprenticeships, it is especially important for those who opt to go […]

A Graduate’s Guide To Cardiff’s ‘Your Career Journey’ Site

A Graduate’s Guide To Cardiff’s ‘Your Career Journey’ Site

Posted on 11 June 2022 by Pui Kuan

It’s true when they say to take advantage of all the career guidance, resources, and support at university. Ultimately, it is a step close to the working world, and you’ll […]

How to Stay Motivated over the Christmas Holidays

How to Stay Motivated over the Christmas Holidays

Posted on 11 December 2020 by Ellie

Trying to motivate yourself to do work over the Christmas break is nothing short of tough. With new distractions – from being at home to the fact that the festive […]