Things to do in your free time at home at university

Posted on 24 October 2020 by Jess

With COVID restrictions, there is a lot of time spent at home or in your term time accommodation. Here are some ideas of things you could get up to in your spare time:  Read a book Reading is such a good way to let your mind relax and forget about all the stress and worries
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Study space ideas

Posted on 24 October 2020 by Jess

I thought I would write about study space ideas, because especially during this time when most lectures are virtual, I find it important to have a study space I feel motivated to work in. Here are some study space ideas:  Wall Planner I have a big wall planner pinned up on my pinboard next to
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Tips on how to be prepared when moving into university

Posted on 24 October 2020 by Jess

When moving to university, there are lots of things to remember and the last thing you want is to leave everything to the last minute and forget something. This blog aims to inform prospective students of tips on how to be prepared when moving to university.  Making a checklist or several checklists is always handy
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Dealing with Homesickness in a Locked-Down World

Posted on 12 October 2020 by Henry Liggins

The world is a pretty weird place right now. With concepts such as ‘test, track and trace’; ‘self-isolation’ and ‘lockdown’ all being thrust upon us over the past few months, it isn’t easy getting up and moving on with life again. But that isn’t to say normal struggles don’t matter any more – if anything,
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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. While this year will look largely different from previous years it is still possible to make new friends and have fun while following government guidelines.
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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 our study potential. So yes, I am here to give you every excuse to deck out your room in all the fairy lights, plants, and
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Tips to help you to settle in when you first go to University

Posted on 8 September 2020 by Jess

This blog is to help prospective students with tips on how to settle in when you first go to University. When you first go to University it can be quite daunting and it is hard to know what to expect. So knowing what you can do to help yourself to settle in, I thought might
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Places to visit and socialise outdoors in and around Cardiff

Posted on 8 September 2020 by Jess

This blog aims to inform prospective students of places to visit outdoors in and around Cardiff.  Bute Park Bute Park is in the heart of Cardiff city centre and has the beautiful Cardiff castle next door. Bute Park has so much garden space, to be able to go and play rounders with your friends, sit
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Navigating a Brand New City

Posted on 28 August 2020 by Ellie

Starting university comes with a whole set of worries and uncertainties and more often than not, this includes finding your way around an entirely brand new city. Whether you are moving from a different city, or you are coming from the heart of the countryside, the thought of living in a capital city can be
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A Letter to my Fresher Self

Posted on 24 August 2020 by Ellie

Dear Fresher Self, Firstly, I am jealous. I am jealous that you are about to begin three of the best years of your life. I know you won’t believe me now with all those years in a brand new city ahead of you, but trust me when I say that it will absolutely fly by
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