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A guide to choosing your university halls

A guide to choosing your university halls

Posted on 6 May 2022 by James

Upon receiving your offer to attend Cardiff University, you will likely be asked for your preferences in accommodation, of which the university will do its best to give you a […]

My 5 rules that made managing work alongside studies easier

My 5 rules that made managing work alongside studies easier

Posted on 27 April 2022 by Kasvi

1 — Scheduling my week in advance I make a weekly grid on a sheet of paper every Sunday and put it on my wall. This helps me remember what […]

Cardiff University Jobshop

Posted on 26 April 2022 by Maheen Chishti

Undergraduate or Graduate students are always on the lookout for part-time job opportunities or flexible work assignments that they can do alongside their studies to earn some extra money or […]

An introduction to university exams

An introduction to university exams

Posted on 22 April 2022 by James

Broken up into three divisions, a typical undergraduate year at Cardiff University consists of two main teaching semesters in autumn and spring, accompanied by the examination period running from approximately […]

My Typical Week at Cardiff Uni

My Typical Week at Cardiff Uni

Posted on 20 April 2022 by Sunaina

  I am a first-year student at Cardiff University studying medicine at the undergraduate level. For medicine, Cardiff University offers a flexible spiral curriculum with small group teaching, significant patient […]

7 things I wish I knew before starting News Journalism

7 things I wish I knew before starting News Journalism

Posted on 3 April 2022 by Rowenna

  My dream was always to finish my undergraduate degree and go on to do the News Journalism masters at Cardiff. The course is amazing; Cardiff’s Journalism pathways are the […]

Why did I choose my accommodation?

Why did I choose my accommodation?

Posted on 2 April 2022 by Sunaina

As an international student coming to Cardiff for the first time, I had no knowledge of the country, the city, or the university. Many students choose to live in halls […]

Tips to Study over Easter Break  

Posted on 11 March 2022 by Ayushi

Tips to Study over Easter Break         As a third-year student, I know how enticing it is to give in to the temptation to just watch Netflix and relax […]

Quick and easy recipes for uni life

Quick and easy recipes for uni life

Posted on 10 March 2022 by Sunaina

Many of the residences at Cardiff university are self-catered and many of us who come here have never cooked for ourselves. Cooking for me is a way to relax; it […]

5 Things You Need To Do Once You Get Into Cardiff As An International Student

5 Things You Need To Do Once You Get Into Cardiff As An International Student

Posted on 9 March 2022 by Joy Eneghalu

Now you have gotten to Cardiff University and you are settling in nicely. While settling in, there are some important things you need to do to get through the system […]