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Buying Christmas presents: a third year student’s store guide!

Buying Christmas presents: a third year student’s store guide!

Posted on 29 November 2024 by Muskaan

With the advent of December comes the beautiful season of Christmas, hot chocolates, winter wonderlands, scarves and of course... gift-giving! Every year, as I buy gifts for my loved ones, […]

Making Cardiff Feel Like Home: Tips for International Students

Making Cardiff Feel Like Home: Tips for International Students

Posted on 8 October 2024 by Lydia

As an international student, it’s totally normal to face some challenges—whether it’s dealing with homesickness, managing time zone differences, or keeping up with relationships back home. I went through all […]

Exploring Wales: Weekend Trips from Cardiff for Students

Exploring Wales: Weekend Trips from Cardiff for Students

Posted on 18 September 2024 by Shaaz Mahmood

One of the best parts about studying at Cardiff University is how easy it is to escape the city and explore the beauty of Wales. From rugged coastlines and ancient […]

The Art of Networking: Building Connections That Matter at University

The Art of Networking: Building Connections That Matter at University

Posted on 18 September 2024 by Shaaz Mahmood

University is more than just lectures, essays, and exams—it’s also a prime opportunity to start building your professional network. Whether you’re aiming to break into a particular industry or simply […]

Top 3 areas in Cardiff

Top 3 areas in Cardiff

Posted on 16 September 2024 by Jasmine

It can be daunting when you first move to a new city, though exploring and familiarising yourself with the city is a great way to find your feet. Luckily, Cardiff […]

Navigating Relationships at University: Friends, Flatmates, and More

Navigating Relationships at University: Friends, Flatmates, and More

Posted on 16 September 2024 by Shaaz Mahmood

University life is a whirlwind of new experiences, and one of the most significant parts of it is navigating the various relationships you’ll form along the way. From friendships and […]

Understanding Your Student Rights and Responsibilities at Cardiff University

Posted on 10 September 2024 by Shaaz Mahmood

As a student at Cardiff University, it’s important to know your rights as well as your responsibilities. While university life is full of exciting opportunities, understanding the framework that supports […]

Food places to check out on City Road!

Food places to check out on City Road!

Posted on 10 September 2024 by Muskaan

Cardiff is truly the place to be for all those foodies who are on a budget but don't like to compromise on the quality and variety of food! While the […]

Budgeting tips from a third year international student!

Budgeting tips from a third year international student!

Posted on 10 September 2024 by Muskaan

Living at university comes with quite a few challenges but one of the biggest ones has to be money management and the apparent inability to do that, especially in the […]

Things to do in September to ensure a smooth move in/beginning of the year!

Things to do in September to ensure a smooth move in/beginning of the year!

Posted on 10 September 2024 by Muskaan

The month of September is a particularly hectic one for all students, be it the academic/administrative preparation for the upcoming year or the physical aspect of moving into a new […]