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Commuting into University

Commuting into University

Posted on 16 February 2021 by Zoe

Commuting to University is something a lot of students weigh up when applying to University and is becoming an increasingly more common decision. As a home student, I live around 30 minutes away from Cardiff University, […]

Self-care ideas whilst you are at university.

Self-care ideas whilst you are at university.

Posted on 14 February 2021 by Jess

Self-care is so important, especially when you are studying during a pandemic. Here are a few suggestions to help you look after yourself. Foot spa and a pedicure You could […]

Keeping in touch with friends at home when you are at University.

Keeping in touch with friends at home when you are at University.

Posted on 14 February 2021 by Jess

I have found keeping in touch with my friends at home, while I am at University to be important for my mental wellbeing, particularly during the global pandemic. It also […]

How to Survive Mandatory Self-isolation as an International Student

How to Survive Mandatory Self-isolation as an International Student

Posted on 2 February 2021 by Monique

Or as I like to call it how NOT to go crazy after 10 days on your own Self-Isolation is hard, trust me I’ve isolated alone over four times now due […]

Dysgu ar Sail Achosion (Case-Based Learning): Beth mae o wir yn ei olygu?

Dysgu ar Sail Achosion (Case-Based Learning): Beth mae o wir yn ei olygu?

Posted on 28 January 2021 by Shôn

Mae dysgu ar sail achosion (DSA) a dysgu ar sail problemau (yn Saesneg, case-based learning a problem-based learning) yn dominyddu dulliau dysgu addysg feddygol modern. Erbyn hyn, ychydig o ysgolion […]

How to time manage during the holidays

How to time manage during the holidays

Posted on 11 January 2021 by Jess

As we have just finished the Christmas break, I thought it might be useful to write a blog about time management during this holiday period.  I am in my 3rd […]

Get ready for MMIs!

Get ready for MMIs!

Posted on 9 January 2021 by Ellen

Firstly, if you are reading this with an invite to interview, congratulations! You have overcome the first big hurdle in your journey into medicine! This blog is going to tackle […]

How to Stay Motivated over the Christmas Holidays

How to Stay Motivated over the Christmas Holidays

Posted on 11 December 2020 by Ellie

Trying to motivate yourself to do work over the Christmas break is nothing short of tough. With new distractions – from being at home to the fact that the festive […]

5 things I learnt in my first year

5 things I learnt in my first year

Posted on 8 December 2020 by Ayushi

Attending lectures are better than listening to them later As much as it was a struggle to get to lecture after a night out, at the end of my first year I realised that […]

Reflection on my budgeting skills throughout university and advice I would give to students

Reflection on my budgeting skills throughout university and advice I would give to students

Posted on 4 December 2020 by Jess

Budgeting is a key part of student life. I believe budget skills are important to learn about as a student and you’ll then be able to take these skills forward […]