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Making sense of the university application process

Making sense of the university application process

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Applying to university was one of the biggest stresses I had as a teenager. It sounded so unrealistic, abstract and difficult. Who would accept me? Would I get the right […]

Why did I choose my accommodation?

Why did I choose my accommodation?

Posted on 2 April 2022 by Sunaina

As an international student coming to Cardiff for the first time, I had no knowledge of the country, the city, or the university. Many students choose to live in halls […]

How to choose your university course

How to choose your university course

Posted on 26 November 2021 by Miah

Choosing your university course can be daunting, especially if you are not sure what profession you want to go into after you graduate. I have come up with some tips […]

How to Write a UCAS Personal Statement

How to Write a UCAS Personal Statement

Posted on 11 November 2021 by Miah

In this video, I explain how to write a good personal statement, including my tips and advice! https://youtu.be/S8WZEF0SIQk UCAS website - https://www.ucas.com/ UCAS Personal Statment search results - https://www.ucas.com/search/site/type/article/type/structure_content/type/landing_page/type/subject_guide?keywords=personal%20statement How […]

Preparing for a News Journalism Masters Interview at Cardiff

Preparing for a News Journalism Masters Interview at Cardiff

Posted on 3 August 2021 by Rowenna

News Journalism is a very competitive course as it is one of the best courses in the country for journalism. Here are some tips to get the attention of the […]

How to Write a Winning Masters Application Letter for Journalism Courses

How to Write a Winning Masters Application Letter for Journalism Courses

Posted on 30 July 2021 by Ellie

Have you found yourself at the all-important stage of putting in an application for that dream masters, but simply don’t know where to start? Then you’ve come to the right […]

How Medical Schools Teach Medicine

How Medical Schools Teach Medicine

Posted on 30 June 2021 by Nick

The blog aims to explore all the different types of teaching you will receive at medical school with brief descriptions.

Advice for first child students

Advice for first child students

Posted on 4 December 2020 by Jess

I was the first child in my family to go to university. I can remember feeling the pressure to get into university and do well as a ‘role model’ to […]

Roy Jenkins Halls Interview

Roy Jenkins Halls Interview

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

Roy Jenkins halls are located in Cathays, meaning that it is super close to all of the independent shops on Albany road and is close to two supermarkets; it is also less than a mile away from cathays campus. To learn more about […]

Personal Statement: Applying for a Journalism/Media Degree

Personal Statement: Applying for a Journalism/Media Degree

Posted on 28 July 2020 by Ellie

A question I am frequently asked is what exactly you should write on your personal statement when applying for a journalism/media course. Putting together a great statement can be a […]