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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 […]

What to Take to Uni: The Essential Checklist

What to Take to Uni: The Essential Checklist

Posted on 8 March 2019 by Ellie

I remember that feeling very well. The feeling of complete pre-uni panic surrounding what I will bring with me to my room in my halls of residence. Needless to say […]

From Guernsey to Cardiff

From Guernsey to Cardiff

Posted on 28 February 2019 by Phoebe

Living in the Channel Islands can seem like a bit of a dream world. You feel safe, you know everyone and are surrounded by gorgeous beaches and scenery. For these […]

Parents and University

Parents and University

Posted on 13 February 2019 by Ellie

Ah parents! We love them, we get annoyed by them, but they always seem to be right (well, most of the time!). My mum and dad were and still are […]

Studying at Cardiff University

Studying at Cardiff University

Posted on 10 February 2019 by Oliver

Hello everyone! As this is my first time blogging, I thought I'd start with the basics and just introduce myself and my background. As you can see from my bio, […]

School/College vs University

School/College vs University

Posted on 5 February 2019 by Ellie

Going to university is for many, the first major decision people make in their lives these days. Of course, university isn’t the sole road to success and no-one should feel […]

My Experience of University Life So Far

My Experience of University Life So Far

Posted on 30 January 2019 by Katie

Everyone's first semester at university is bound to be different. It's a major step up from high school or college - bringing new friends, new places and new experiences. My […]

Adapting to University – VLOG

Adapting to University – VLOG

Posted on 17 January 2019 by Gee

Welcome to the last video blog of three, talking about different aspects of University. In this video, I discuss how I adapted to University life - especially living in University […]

Student Life Vlogs – Making Friends

Student Life Vlogs – Making Friends

Posted on 15 January 2019 by Dan

I'm back from the USA! Hello again! I'm back from Arizona with a new Vlog. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make any more videos during my time at Northern Arizona […]