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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 […]

Best breakfast spots in Cardiff

Best breakfast spots in Cardiff

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Jasmine

Not being known for its café scene perhaps as well as nearby cities such as Bristol, Cardiff is actually host to many great café spots, offering delicious breakfast options. Perfect […]

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 […]

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 4

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 4

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Lillian

Penarth Adding to places I've visited in Wales, part 4 consists of the lovely Penarth, located next to Cardiff Bay. With the rocky beaches that line the pier, you can […]

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 3

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 3

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Lillian

Trehafod Hello and welcome back to the series 'Highlighting Places in Wales I've Visited.' Today I will recount my time in Trehafod, a very small community sitting between Pontypridd and […]

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 […]

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 2

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 2

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Lillian

Barry Island Continuing the series of 'Highlighting Places in Wales I've Visited,' we move on to Barry Island. When mentioning Barry Island to peers, some said it wasn't worth the […]

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 1

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 1

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Lillian

Cardiff Bay Being a first year student in a new country, I often have this desire to seize every opportunity I can to explore. However, I rarely have long periods […]

Things to do in your reading week

Things to do in your reading week

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Muskaan

University life can be a genuinely exhilarating rollercoaster, with all its busy and calm periods. This is why, when we get a mini-break from it, we seem to lose all […]