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Jasmine

Jasmine

A BScEcon International Relations student sharing my experience of being a student in Wales, budget travelling and discovering the very best of Cardiff.

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Coming to university as a mature student

Coming to university as a mature student

Posted on 26 July 2024 by Jasmine

Cardiff University defines a mature student as someone coming to University over the age of 21 years old. While this definition includes the majority of people, the general intake is […]

How to settle down into university life 

How to settle down into university life 

Posted on 26 July 2024 by Jasmine

Whether you’re a fresher or a returning student, settling back into university life can take some time and quite a lot of adjustment. Tackling changes and preparing for the next […]

The best bars in Cardiff for a summer tipple

The best bars in Cardiff for a summer tipple

Posted on 18 July 2024 by Jasmine

Summer is the best season of the year to be in Cardiff. So for those lucky enough to be staying over the summer months, it is the time to enjoy […]

The best ways to visit the Brecon Beacons from Cardiff (without a car)

The best ways to visit the Brecon Beacons from Cardiff (without a car)

Posted on 17 July 2024 by Jasmine

Visiting the Brecon Beacons is high up the to-do list of many dwellers or Cardiff, including incoming university students. However, as a first-year student, it can be a challenge to […]

A summer day trip to Bristol

A summer day trip to Bristol

Posted on 17 July 2024 by Jasmine

Only an hour from Cardiff, Bristol is a cultural hub that is well worth a visit for any Cardiff University student.  After regularly visiting Bristol throughout my degree, I've developed […]

Ways to get work experience when it seems impossible 

Ways to get work experience when it seems impossible 

Posted on 17 July 2024 by Jasmine

Work experience can be one of the most valuable things on a graduate's CV. It demonstrates practical knowledge and skills relevant to your industry, provides insight into the working world, […]

Cardiff is for (art) lovers

Cardiff is for (art) lovers

Posted on 9 July 2024 by Jasmine

Exploring a new city is one of the greatest parts of being a new student in a new city. Luckily, Cardiff has plenty for those who enjoy the art and […]

Flexible jobs for students in Cardiff

Flexible jobs for students in Cardiff

Posted on 25 June 2024 by Jasmine

Making ends meet as a student can be challenging. Therefore, especially in the wake of the cost of living crisis, it is ever more valuable for students to have a […]

Tips for students spending the summer in Cardiff

Tips for students spending the summer in Cardiff

Posted on 3 June 2024 by Jasmine

Students might opt to stay in Cardiff over the summer for many reasons, like working or completing an internship. No matter the reason, staying in Cardiff when the majority of […]

How to maximise your professional skills by taking part in sustainability efforts while at university

How to maximise your professional skills by taking part in sustainability efforts while at university

Posted on 30 May 2024 by Jasmine

Having written about ways that students can be more sustainable, it is also helpful to know about the professional skills that can be earned by taking active steps to support […]