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Quiet Courage: A New Student’s Exploration of Introversion at Cardiff University

Quiet Courage: A New Student’s Exploration of Introversion at Cardiff University

Posted on 18 October 2023 by Lydia

In a society that often extols the virtues of extroversion, Susan Cain's TED Talk, "The Power of Introverts," stands as a testament to the remarkable talents and abilities introverts bring […]

Embracing World Mental Health Day: Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Support at Cardiff University

Embracing World Mental Health Day: Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Support at Cardiff University

Posted on 18 October 2023 by Lydia

On this World Mental Health Day, let's not only celebrate Cardiff University's academic and career support but also shine a light on its profound commitment to the health and wellbeing […]

Apps to have if you are a student in the UK! Part-2

Apps to have if you are a student in the UK! Part-2

Posted on 16 October 2023 by Muskaan

Student life in the UK can range anywhere from hectic to joyful to busy to relaxed and on most days, it is a rollercoaster that has a little bit of […]

Apps to have if you are a student in the UK! Part-1

Apps to have if you are a student in the UK! Part-1

Posted on 16 October 2023 by Muskaan

Living in a new country leads to having to find out about new cultures, new places, new way of living and so much more, all by yourself. If you are […]

Things to do in Cardiff in autumn

Things to do in Cardiff in autumn

Posted on 4 October 2023 by Jasmine

Autumn can be a really special time. With the air getting more crisp and the colour of the leaves changing comes a new academic year. For those new to Cardiff […]

More small things that you can do to be more sustainable

More small things that you can do to be more sustainable

Posted on 4 October 2023 by Jasmine

In reflection on my previous blog on small things that you can do to be more sustainable as a Cardiff University student, I've found five more tips that I try […]

Small things that you can do to be more sustainable as a Cardiff University Student

Small things that you can do to be more sustainable as a Cardiff University Student

Posted on 27 September 2023 by Jasmine

As a society, we are generally becoming more conscious of the impact of human actions on the environment. This is slowly starting to impact our patterns of consumption in what […]

Things that I am excited about for the next academic year – and you should be too!

Things that I am excited about for the next academic year – and you should be too!

Posted on 11 September 2023 by Jasmine

Beginning a new academic year can be a nerve-racking time. You may be moving to new accommodation, nervous to learn challenging content, be missing some of your friends who have […]

Personalising a student flat

Personalising a student flat

Posted on 11 September 2023 by Jasmine

Moving or returning to uni can be an exciting time, filled with new things. This includes a new student flat, which comes as pretty standard and impersonal, not helping with […]

A reflection on the upheaval of being a student

A reflection on the upheaval of being a student

Posted on 29 August 2023 by Jasmine

Being a student can be a fun and exciting time, full of rich experiences and making memories. However, there is a less talked about side of being a student, the […]