{"id":5920,"date":"2025-03-17T14:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T14:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/globetrotters\/?p=5920"},"modified":"2025-04-03T14:06:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:06:27","slug":"incoming-exchange-meghan-from-suny-new-paltz-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/globetrotters\/incoming-exchange-meghan-from-suny-new-paltz-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Incoming Exchange \u2013 Meghan from SUNY New Paltz, USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meghan: <\/span>International Exchange Student<\/span><\/h1>\n

Home institution: SUNY New Paltz, USA<\/span><\/h3>\n

Subjects studied: Mathematics<\/span><\/h3>\n

What are your highlights from your time in Cardiff?<\/h4>\n

I absolutely love the Give It A Go trips. I went on one almost every weekend since arriving and have enjoyed every second of them. They are so affordable and have introduced me to places I have never heard of before.<\/p>\n

Can you tell us about student life on campus, including the Student’s Union? Have you got involved in any clubs or societies?<\/h4>\n

I joined the Taylor Swift Society and it has been a lot of fun! I really enjoy all of the events they host. I occasionally browse other events that the union hosts and there is so much and there really is something for everyone.<\/p>\n

What is the one thing you wish you\u2019d known before you left?<\/h4>\n

I wish I had known that I had to pay for laundry. That was the worst shock since my home university has free laundry services.<\/p>\n

What would you say to students who are unsure about coming to study at Cardiff University?<\/h4>\n

I would tell them that it is a really great growing experience. I think that for me choosing Cardiff was the best choice because the city size is manageable, the Student Union is super active with events, and the Global Opportunities team hosts a good amount of events for students to meet other international students.<\/p>\n

What can you tell us about being in Wales and the Welsh culture?<\/h4>\n

Being in Wales is very eye opening. It was a place that I had never really heard much about before coming but now that I am here, I know it is so beautiful. I love coastal cities like Tenby! They just provide such beautiful views and rich history. I am also taking the Welsh Culture and Folklore class here and I have learned so much about Welsh Culture from it. It is so fun!<\/p>\n

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Study abroad with us!<\/span><\/h4>\n
Search for Study Abroad at Cardiff University or email GO@cardiff.ac.uk<\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Meghan: International Exchange Student Home institution: SUNY New Paltz, USA Subjects studied: Mathematics What are your highlights from your time in Cardiff? 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