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How to find the best housemates

How to find the best housemates

Posted on 13 November 2023 by Jasmine

Finding the right housemates can be challenging, however, these tips should help you consider the decision from all angles before committing to a specific group of housemates. This blog aims […]

The Cardiff house hunt: How to make the most of resources

The Cardiff house hunt: How to make the most of resources

Posted on 13 November 2023 by Jasmine

Looking for a student house can be stressful, especially when balancing your budget between saving money and good accommodation. In fact, there are many useful services through the university that […]

What is Daylight Saving Time? Tips for Embracing the Seasonal Shifts

What is Daylight Saving Time? Tips for Embracing the Seasonal Shifts

Posted on 8 November 2023 by Lydia

As the clocks were turned back at 2:00 AM on October 29th, winter time officially began in the United Kingdom. For Cardiff University students, this change in season may be […]

Embracing the Enchantment of Talybont South: My 10-Week Journey Through Offline Language Class

Embracing the Enchantment of Talybont South: My 10-Week Journey Through Offline Language Class

Posted on 3 October 2023 by Lydia

Embarking on a 10-week language course at Cardiff University, the choice of residence weighed heavily on my mind. Torn between the allure of solitude in a studio and the camaraderie […]

Small things that you can do to be more sustainable as a Cardiff University Student

Small things that you can do to be more sustainable as a Cardiff University Student

Posted on 27 September 2023 by Jasmine

As a society, we are generally becoming more conscious of the impact of human actions on the environment. This is slowly starting to impact our patterns of consumption in what […]

Personalising a student flat

Personalising a student flat

Posted on 11 September 2023 by Jasmine

Moving or returning to uni can be an exciting time, filled with new things. This includes a new student flat, which comes as pretty standard and impersonal, not helping with […]

Things to remember when picking second-year housing!

Things to remember when picking second-year housing!

Posted on 30 May 2023 by Muskaan

Picking second year housing can be a true task. Be it figuring out where to live or who to live with, the confusion and stress only increases with time. Don’t […]

Tips on how to create a good bond with your roommates!

Tips on how to create a good bond with your roommates!

Posted on 17 May 2023 by Muskaan

Living at University, far from home and family, can be tough sometimes. In moments like that, your roommates are the ones who stand by you and make you feel less […]

Residence Life Team: a must-know for students living in university accommodation

Residence Life Team: a must-know for students living in university accommodation

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Muskaan

Living far away from home is a huge step and very often, it can lead to us feeling lonely and detached. While being amidst peers can help us to feel […]

Advice for international students living in shared accommodation

Advice for international students living in shared accommodation

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Muskaan

Moving to a whole new place with no support from friends and family can be really daunting, along with being exciting. However, most of us soon realise that creating another […]