Hi I'm Miah! I am a first year BA Media and Communications student from Bournemouth, England. I hope my blogs and vlogs can help you familiarise yourself with university life, so you feel at home once you get to Cardiff. I will also be available on Unibuddy so don't be afraid to message me any questions you may have.
Moving away from home can be daunting and exciting. It is a big step and you should make sure you are fully ready for the move. As soon as my family drove away after dropping me off, I sobbed! I felt so sad, so lost and very lonely. I had not expected to feel as Read more
Rugby is a huge part of Welsh culture and it is considered the national sport of Wales. Over the years, the Welsh men’s team has won the Six Nations tournament 28 times and have won 12 grand slams! They even won the Six Nations this year (2021)! The captain of the Welsh rugby team, Alun Read more
My whole university experience so far has been online/blended learning. In the first semester I would have at least one seminar in person per week, the rest of the seminars were online, and all my lectures pre-recorded online. So far in the second semester, all my seminars have been online and again my lectures have Read more
It can be very difficult to learn how to not procrastinate and be as productive as possible. Everyday it is a struggle to keep on top of things and make sure my mind does not wander to other things. Recently, I have figured out how I can work smarter and keep the distractions at bay. Read more
It can be daunting moving to a new city and living with strangers in an unknown building. I was nervous about getting along with my flatmates, cooking in a new kitchen and feeling comfortable in my room. Here are some tips on how to enjoy your time living in university halls. Arrive early if you Read more
In this video, I explain the difference between lectures and seminars, as it is important to understand the style of teaching you will encounter at university. Stay tuned for more videos and blogs! Miah x Read more
Here are 5 super quick and delicious vegan lunches to make at university! The classic – avocado on toast What you’ll need: 2 slices of bread vegan Vitalite spread (optional) 1 whole or half of a ripe avocado (75p from Lidl!) sprinkle of salt sprinkle of pepper any snacks to add to the side Whilst Read more
In this video, I explain what academic writing is, what citations are and what the difference is between citations and references. I hope it is somewhat helpful! Stay tuned for more videos and blogs! Read more
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