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Why did I choose my accommodation?

Why did I choose my accommodation?

Posted on 2 April 2022 by Sunaina

As an international student coming to Cardiff for the first time, I had no knowledge of the country, the city, or the university. Many students choose to live in halls […]

Quick and easy recipes for uni life

Quick and easy recipes for uni life

Posted on 10 March 2022 by Sunaina

Many of the residences at Cardiff university are self-catered and many of us who come here have never cooked for ourselves. Cooking for me is a way to relax; it […]

What to look for in student housing!

What to look for in student housing!

Posted on 1 March 2022 by Miah

Finding the perfect student house can be hard and stressful, so here I have listed the top things to look for in student houses. First of all, it is important […]

Coastal town to Capital City

Coastal town to Capital City

Posted on 15 July 2021 by Miah

What was it like for me to move from a coastal town in the south coast of England to the capital city of Wales? I thought the move for me […]

Starting off for Cardiff- Vlog

Starting off for Cardiff- Vlog

Posted on 19 April 2021 by Roma

Hi Everyone ! Welcome to the first video blog of my student life kick off at Cardiff , talking about my journey starting from Mumbai, India to the Cardiff University. […]

Commuting into University

Commuting into University

Posted on 16 February 2021 by Zoe

Commuting to University is something a lot of students weigh up when applying to University and is becoming an increasingly more common decision. As a home student, I live around 30 minutes away from Cardiff University, […]

Keeping in touch with friends at home when you are at University.

Keeping in touch with friends at home when you are at University.

Posted on 14 February 2021 by Jess

I have found keeping in touch with my friends at home, while I am at University to be important for my mental wellbeing, particularly during the global pandemic. It also […]

How to Survive Mandatory Self-isolation as an International Student

How to Survive Mandatory Self-isolation as an International Student

Posted on 2 February 2021 by Monique

Or as I like to call it how NOT to go crazy after 10 days on your own Self-Isolation is hard, trust me I’ve isolated alone over four times now due […]

Where to get your Christmas Shopping Sorted in Cardiff

Where to get your Christmas Shopping Sorted in Cardiff

Posted on 6 December 2020 by Ellie

Now, there is one thing that Cardiff is not short of - shops. The city-centre is every shopaholic’s paradise, and it is even better at Christmas when you are hunting […]

8 Fun Christmas Activities to do with your Housemates

8 Fun Christmas Activities to do with your Housemates

Posted on 6 December 2020 by Ellie

With Christmas just round the corner and Coronavirus still alive and kicking, the festive season is looking a little bit different this year. However, there is nothing stopping you and […]