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Getting Involved at University whilst Remote Studying

Getting Involved at University whilst Remote Studying

Posted on 9 October 2020 by Zoe

The social aspect is one of the best things about going to university, but with a pandemic still amongst us, this academic year is going to look very different. Lectures […]

Making the Jump from First Year to Second Year

Making the Jump from First Year to Second Year

Posted on 1 October 2020 by Ellie

Making that often anxiously anticipated jump from a fresher to a second year is a fairly big moment in any student’s life. However, despite it being the first time that […]

How to Make Friends During Freshers: Lockdown Edition

How to Make Friends During Freshers: Lockdown Edition

Posted on 29 September 2020 by Monique

Starting university and making new friends is stressful at the best of times: so it is no wonder why so many students are feeling stress and anxiety about freshers week. […]

Making Your Uni Room a Peaceful Place to Work

Making Your Uni Room a Peaceful Place to Work

Posted on 28 September 2020 by Ellie

As we are now finding ourselves typically confined to the work environment of our bedrooms, it is more important than ever to create a peaceful and personal space to optimise […]

University Halls Interview

University Halls Interview

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

University halls, known for being far away from campus, lots of people dread living here – but everyone I've spoke to who has actually lived here found the experience enjoyable! To learn more about […]

Cartwright Hall Interview

Cartwright Hall Interview

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

Cartwright halls are located close to Albany road with all kinds of interesting shops. To learn more about what it was like to live here, I interviewed Beth. What was […]

Talybont Gate Interview

Talybont Gate Interview

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

Beware the jealousy of Taly northers and southers, there were rumours of marble en-suites. This is not entirely true, but the bathrooms are very modern and much bigger than South and North bathrooms. To learn about what it […]

Talybont North Interview

Talybont North Interview

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

Talybont North is located between Talybont Gate and Talybont South, it’s location is perfect for athletic students or Macdonald lovers (KFC is also round the corner). To learn more about what it […]

Student Village Interview

Student Village Interview

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

If university halls aren’t for you, there is always the option to live in student houses. These are scattered around Roath and Cathays and are perfect for older students or couples. To find […]

Senghennydd Court Interviews

Senghennydd Court Interviews

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

Senghennydd court - the larger of the two Senghennydd residences. I interviewed a Martina, a bioscience undergraduate to learn more about what her first year experience was like.   What was your favourite thing about Senghennydd Court?  My fav thing about Senghennydd court […]