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Getting diagnosed with dyslexia at Cardiff University

Getting diagnosed with dyslexia at Cardiff University

Posted on 14 February 2023 by Jasmine

Dyslexia affects up to 1 in 10 people in the UK but, despite how common it is, there can be a pattern of academic gaslighting which can be applied to […]

Airport travel tips from an international students POV

Airport travel tips from an international students POV

Posted on 14 February 2023 by Lillian

As an international student studying in Wales, I've signed myself up for a lot of airport trips back and forth from home.  The hassle of moving through the airport while […]

Useful services in the Students’ Union

Useful services in the Students’ Union

Posted on 14 February 2023 by Catalina

Cardiff University is not only known for being the Welsh University of the Year but also has the second-best Students’ Union in the UK! There are multiple reasons why it […]

First year Cardiff University accommodation

First year Cardiff University accommodation

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Jasmine

As a prospective student, once you’ve got your offer, the first point of matter would be choosing your accommodation. This can be an overwhelming choice but this blog aims to […]

Where to find sustainable fashion around Cardiff: inspired by @sustainablefashionshowcardiff

Where to find sustainable fashion around Cardiff: inspired by @sustainablefashionshowcardiff

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Jasmine

After working in retail fashion for a few years, I have become frustrated with the lack of sustainability in the production and distribution of high-street fashion products. I can sympathise […]

Pointers to help you pick your accommodation

Pointers to help you pick your accommodation

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Muskaan

Moving to University comes with a whirlwind of decisions and one of the most important ones is deciding where to live! And fairly so, since a huge chunk of our […]

Student life with new housemates

Student life with new housemates

Posted on 2 February 2023 by Shrankhla

As a Postgraduate international student, the idea of staying and sharing with unfamiliar people from a whole different culture is unsettling. Despite the fact that everything has a blessing, the […]

7 signs that you might be experiencing burn-out

7 signs that you might be experiencing burn-out

Posted on 31 January 2023 by Aishwarya

Many of us tend to push ourselves to the limit by working more than what we can handle. Workaholics often experience this problem because they usually tend to be perfectionists […]

Reasons to pick Talybont accommodation in your first year

Reasons to pick Talybont accommodation in your first year

Posted on 31 January 2023 by Muskaan

As first-year students, we are bound to get overwhelmed with options and choices due to the sheer amount of decisions we make before and after coming to university! Selecting where […]

5 things to do during your exam study breaks

5 things to do during your exam study breaks

Posted on 25 January 2023 by Lillian

Exam season can sometimes change us into a different person. Though academic study is the reason we are here, we are still humans who need a break to just be […]