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International Students! These 5 resources by Cardiff Uni will make your freshers’ week smoother

International Students! These 5 resources by Cardiff Uni will make your freshers’ week smoother

Posted on 31 August 2022 by Kasvi

Freshers’ Week as a new student is full of excitement and adrenaline rushes but the anticipation of starting your uni journey can be nerve-wrecking, especially if you are international student […]

4 things to remember while packing for uni — an international student’s POV

4 things to remember while packing for uni — an international student’s POV

Posted on 30 August 2022 by Kasvi

Having recently graduated, I have been nostalgic not only about my adventures at Cardiff University but also about the time I spent preparing for the past three years. Being an […]

Mental Health Support

Mental Health Support

Posted on 23 August 2022 by Kat (She/They)

University life can feel very difficult and daunting which can lead to our mental health being negatively impacted. This is especially true if you’re an international student or LGBT+ as […]

Preparing for the second year of uni

Preparing for the second year of uni

Posted on 12 August 2022 by Sunaina

And as usual, another batch has graduated and left uni and another is about to begin their journey. But for those in the middle, especially us who have just completed […]

Fun Places to go in Cardiff (Part 2)

Fun Places to go in Cardiff (Part 2)

Posted on 7 July 2022 by Sunaina

If you haven't read part 1 of this blog, make sure to check it out here. But here are more places to visit in Cardiff and around for the summer […]

Making the most of Cardiff’s Student Union

Making the most of Cardiff’s Student Union

Posted on 14 June 2022 by Pui Kuan

The students’ union (SU) really is the beating heart of Cardiff University student life. From concerts to food to a relaxing study area, the SU has it all. Below are […]

4 things I do to feel more connected to home in Cardiff

4 things I do to feel more connected to home in Cardiff

Posted on 18 May 2022 by Kasvi

Feeling connected to my home in India, as an international student in Cardiff is very important to me, as would be for most students living independently for the first time. […]

My Typical Week at Cardiff Uni

My Typical Week at Cardiff Uni

Posted on 20 April 2022 by Sunaina

  I am a first-year student at Cardiff University studying medicine at the undergraduate level. For medicine, Cardiff University offers a flexible spiral curriculum with small group teaching, significant patient […]

Quick and easy recipes for uni life

Quick and easy recipes for uni life

Posted on 10 March 2022 by Sunaina

Many of the residences at Cardiff university are self-catered and many of us who come here have never cooked for ourselves. Cooking for me is a way to relax; it […]

The first things to do when you arrive in Cardiff.

The first things to do when you arrive in Cardiff.

Posted on 21 August 2021 by Miah

As a first year student, there are a few things to do once you arrive in Cardiff, and after you have got your key to your accommodation. First of all, […]