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Support available at University

Support available at University

Posted on 19 May 2020 by Jess

During my time at university, I have always wanted to know that there is support available if I need it. Cardiff University has a wide range of support services available. […]

The Importance of Taking ‘Me’ Moments at University

The Importance of Taking ‘Me’ Moments at University

Posted on 18 April 2020 by Rowenna

University is intense, there’s no denying that. It is full of socialising, events and studying. Sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming and that is perfectly normal. Living in a […]

PART 4: What’s it like dealing with the workload?

PART 4: What’s it like dealing with the workload?

Posted on 8 April 2020 by Ellen

So finally for the last part of this subseries, I just wanted to delve deeper into what the transition was like for me straight from A levels to 1st year […]

PART 1: What’s it like in the first term?

PART 1: What’s it like in the first term?

Posted on 19 March 2020 by Ellen

So let's get started! Firstly, I'll talk about the very first week, which like all other courses, is the induction week! Then, I'll jump into some details about PCS (Platform […]

A Step by Step Guide to Staying Focused in Large Lectures

A Step by Step Guide to Staying Focused in Large Lectures

Posted on 8 March 2020 by Monique

Take it from me, your first-year of university can be challenging; you often have to move to a new city, make new friends and on top of all these life […]

The Country Bumpkin Guide to Cardiff

The Country Bumpkin Guide to Cardiff

Posted on 28 January 2020 by Rowenna

So, you’re a self-confessed country-bumpkin, the trees and seas of home are calling, and you don’t know how to satisfy your need for nature. The adjustment can be hard, but […]

How to be the perfect housemate

How to be the perfect housemate

Posted on 8 October 2019 by Ellie

When you first start university, it can be tough getting used to an entirely new environment, independent living and co-habiting with often, complete strangers. It is not uncommon that tensions […]

What is Fresher’s Week?

What is Fresher’s Week?

Posted on 31 July 2019 by Ellie

It’s a question on every person going into first year’s mind. You hear a variety of different things floating around about what exactly that first week of uni is about. […]

What you might not think about taking to uni…

What you might not think about taking to uni…

Posted on 21 March 2019 by Hannah

There are countless - and endless - lists online advising you on what is best to take to university when you're leaving home for the first time. I don't want […]

Why Cardiff?

Why Cardiff?

Posted on 11 March 2019 by Phoebe

When in my first year of sixth form, we had lots of talks about what to do next, how to find your perfect university and were encouraged to look round […]