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Exam Ready: Cardiff Uni’s Guide to Post-Holiday Study Success

Posted on 8 January 2024 by Lydia

Welcome back, Cardiff Uni students! As we shake off the festive cheer and step into the new term, facing the challenge of transitioning from holiday relaxation to intensive study is […]

The best Christmas markets to visit from Cardiff

The best Christmas markets to visit from Cardiff

Posted on 5 January 2024 by Jasmine

As the festive period comes to an end, I want to reminisce on the best Christmas markets to visit for a day from Cardiff to inspire your 2024 Christmas market […]

My favourite places to study in Cardiff

My favourite places to study in Cardiff

Posted on 11 December 2023 by Jasmine

With the beginning of December comes Christmas shopping, cute markets and cosy evenings but, for the student population at least, it comes with the end-of-semester essays and preparing for exam […]

A realistic week in the life of an international student – Thanksgiving edition

A realistic week in the life of an international student – Thanksgiving edition

Posted on 8 December 2023 by Lillian

Hello everyone. So, I wanted to show you all what a realistic week in life looks like as a 2nd year international university student. As an American, I celebrate Thanksgiving so […]

Habits I’ve started at the beginning of the year (that I wish I’d started sooner)

Habits I’ve started at the beginning of the year (that I wish I’d started sooner)

Posted on 5 December 2023 by Jasmine

Getting into the right routine at university is key to your academic success and general well-being. The habits that you pick up at the very beginning are especially important for […]

How to find community at University

How to find community at University

Posted on 22 November 2023 by Jasmine

For many, University is a time of partying, fun and generally having a good time, however, there is a much-overlooked narrative of students feeling lost or isolated at university. This […]

My International Relations journey so far

My International Relations journey so far

Posted on 13 November 2023 by Jasmine

Recently, while visiting my home town, I returned to working at the original library where I studied when I was 16 years old and came to realise that I wanted […]

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 […]

Hostel top tips for Cardiff University students looking to spread their wings

Hostel top tips for Cardiff University students looking to spread their wings

Posted on 6 November 2023 by Jasmine

Travelling at any age can be a life-changing experience, but travelling while you're young and taking advantage of long summers from university is an opportunity that every university student should […]