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Settling into university accommodation

Settling into university accommodation

Posted on 17 March 2023 by Jasmine

I moved to university with a single suitcase and a backpack. Having just spent the summer working away from home, I had very little time to prep for university and […]

Guide to dealing with homesickness- an International student’s POV

Guide to dealing with homesickness- an International student’s POV

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Muskaan

While living in another country studying the course I love and enjoying the life that I had dreamt of can be amazing, there are some days I just want to […]

Simple tips to help you manage your finances

Simple tips to help you manage your finances

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Muskaan

Moving into university brings with it a lot of new responsibilities and jobs. Handling your finances and making the best of them is just one of them, although, it is […]

Life skills to develop while at university

Life skills to develop while at university

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Jasmine

With stories about the value of undergraduate degrees falling and competition from other qualifications, such as those achieved from apprenticeships, it is especially important for those who opt to go […]

Advice for international students living in shared accommodation

Advice for international students living in shared accommodation

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Muskaan

Moving to a whole new place with no support from friends and family can be really daunting, along with being exciting. However, most of us soon realise that creating another […]

The Cardiff house hunt: finding second-year accommodation at Cardiff University

The Cardiff house hunt: finding second-year accommodation at Cardiff University

Posted on 23 February 2023 by Jasmine

House hunting in a housing crisis and a cost of living crisis is undoubtedly a stressful experience. In this blog, I discuss finding accommodation in Cardiff and how I literally […]

The Cardiff bucket list: must do things in Cardiff

The Cardiff bucket list: must do things in Cardiff

Posted on 21 February 2023 by Jasmine

When you first start university, it can feel like it will go on forever. Unfortunately, in reality, it is only a short time of your life. Having just reached the […]

Airport travel tips from an international students POV

Airport travel tips from an international students POV

Posted on 14 February 2023 by Lillian

As an international student studying in Wales, I've signed myself up for a lot of airport trips back and forth from home.  The hassle of moving through the airport while […]

First year Cardiff University accommodation

First year Cardiff University accommodation

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Jasmine

As a prospective student, once you’ve got your offer, the first point of matter would be choosing your accommodation. This can be an overwhelming choice but this blog aims to […]

Pointers to help you pick your accommodation

Pointers to help you pick your accommodation

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Muskaan

Moving to University comes with a whirlwind of decisions and one of the most important ones is deciding where to live! And fairly so, since a huge chunk of our […]