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Books to help you survive university

Books to help you survive university

Posted on 16 September 2020 by Jess

I have found so many books useful whilst at university, and wanted to inform prospective students about these.  One main factor of moving away from home is cooking. There are […]

Tips to help you to settle in when you first go to University

Tips to help you to settle in when you first go to University

Posted on 8 September 2020 by Jess

This blog is to help prospective students with tips on how to settle in when you first go to University. When you first go to University it can be quite […]

Navigating a Brand New City

Navigating a Brand New City

Posted on 28 August 2020 by Ellie

Starting university comes with a whole set of worries and uncertainties and more often than not, this includes finding your way around an entirely brand new city. Whether you are […]

A Letter to my Fresher Self

A Letter to my Fresher Self

Posted on 24 August 2020 by Ellie

Dear Fresher Self, Firstly, I am jealous. I am jealous that you are about to begin three of the best years of your life. I know you won’t believe me […]

How to Prepare for the Start of a New University Year

How to Prepare for the Start of a New University Year

Posted on 21 August 2020 by Ellie

We are just over a month away from the start of a brand new uni year, and I’m surely not the only one who can’t believe how quickly it has […]

What to bring to uni?

What to bring to uni?

Posted on 20 August 2020 by Ellen

Firstly, if you're reading this after having been officially accepted into Cardiff, congratulations! What an achievement and relief to reach the end of your application journey. This blog is useful […]

12 Ways to Prepare for University over the Summer

12 Ways to Prepare for University over the Summer

Posted on 29 May 2020 by Ellie

So you’ve done it. You have secured a place at your university of choice, and after all that hard work, it is time to start thinking about the next phase […]

5 Things University has Taught Me

5 Things University has Taught Me

Posted on 22 May 2020 by Ellie

It’s official! I have finally handed in my very last assessment and have completed my degree at Cardiff University. What a three years it has been, and I can say […]

The Importance of Taking ‘Me’ Moments at University

The Importance of Taking ‘Me’ Moments at University

Posted on 18 April 2020 by Rowenna

University is intense, there’s no denying that. It is full of socialising, events and studying. Sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming and that is perfectly normal. Living in a […]

The Dreaded Overdraft

The Dreaded Overdraft

Posted on 17 March 2020 by Rowenna

Welcome to University where you will experience some of the best times of your life, some of the hardest and some of the most rewarding. Everything comes for a price and […]