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Differences between UK and US universities

Differences between UK and US universities

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Lillian

As an international student from the US, I often get asked, "what is different about attending university in the UK vs the US?" Though I never officially went to a […]

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 […]

Best ways to find out about university if you can’t attend an Open Day

Best ways to find out about university if you can’t attend an Open Day

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Moving to university can be a young person's biggest challenge. New people, new surroundings and a lot of new responsibilities that you’re not used to. That is why making the […]

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.

Cardiff Student Heroes: Tillie

Cardiff Student Heroes: Tillie

Posted on 16 May 2021 by Ellie

BA Chinese Student and founder of Page Illustrations, Tillie, won the Student Start Up Curious Explorer Award after launching her business on Etsy in June last year. She was entered […]

Cardiff Student Heroes: Catriona

Cardiff Student Heroes: Catriona

Posted on 13 May 2021 by Ellie

After winning the ‘Reach journalism for a digital audience award’ from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), Catriona’s career as a news reporter has gone from strength […]

Cardiff Student Heroes: Rifhat Qureshi

Cardiff Student Heroes: Rifhat Qureshi

Posted on 5 April 2021 by Ellie

Modest Trends founder and MSc Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship student at Cardiff University, Rifhat Qureshi, is the entrepreneur who is helping tackle issues around sustainability in the modest clothing industry. […]

Cardiff Student Heroes: Tom Matthews

Cardiff Student Heroes: Tom Matthews

Posted on 1 April 2021 by Ellie

Second year Cardiff University BSc Business Management student Tom Matthews has recently been recognised for his incredible fundraising work for Movember in which he managed to raise over £4,000 for […]

8 Cardiff Societies you need to Join

8 Cardiff Societies you need to Join

Posted on 27 January 2021 by Ellie

Societies are one of the best parts about university life, and with Cardiff University having over 300 of them, you will be spoilt for choice. While some may appeal to […]

My Experience Studying Journalism and Communications at Cardiff University

My Experience Studying Journalism and Communications at Cardiff University

Posted on 4 August 2020 by Ellie

Being a fresh BA Journalism and Communications graduate and official alumni of Cardiff University, I am now able to fully reflect on the three best years of my life right […]