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How completing an EPQ can impact your university experience

How completing an EPQ can impact your university experience

Posted on 26 July 2023 by Jasmine

During your time at sixth form or college, there are so many decisions to make about your future. This includes important choices about what you're going to study in order […]

Transport around Cardiff

Transport around Cardiff

Posted on 26 July 2023 by Jasmine

For those due to move to Cardiff for university in the next year, or planning on visiting for an open day, you may want to know what transport options are […]

Taking part in the sustainable global experience in Brussels with Pagoda Projects

Taking part in the sustainable global experience in Brussels with Pagoda Projects

Posted on 24 July 2023 by Jasmine

During the summer break, I have been lucky enough to take part in one of the universities many international summer programmes. During the last 2 weeks of June, I was […]

A guide to funding for summer programs

A guide to funding for summer programs

Posted on 29 June 2023 by Jasmine

Did you know that every Cardiff University student is eligible for funding to spend time abroad on a global opportunities-approved programme throughout their degree? You can only receive this funding […]

Making use of the summer break if you have not managed to get work experience

Making use of the summer break if you have not managed to get work experience

Posted on 8 June 2023 by Jasmine

As students, we are fortunate to have a sprawling summer break to enjoy which can come with a level of stress for those wanting to make the most of their […]

Tips for keeping focus as a part-time student

Tips for keeping focus as a part-time student

Posted on 5 April 2023 by Shrankhla

Part-time students frequently struggle to balance their personal and academic life at once, frequently having a limited amount of time, therefore maintaining organisation is essential to properly managing their academic […]

Tips for working or volunteering during your studies

Tips for working or volunteering during your studies

Posted on 3 April 2023 by Catalina

Balancing university with student life and work is not always easy. At first, it can be scary to volunteer or work for the first time, especially in a new environment. […]

My part-time job history in Cardiff

My part-time job history in Cardiff

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Jasmine

When approaching the idea of going to university, I was hesitant to go straight from sixth-form college to university as I didn’t want to miss out on learning essential life […]

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 […]

Preparing for the second year of uni

Preparing for the second year of uni

Posted on 12 August 2022 by Sunaina

And as usual, another batch has graduated and left uni and another is about to begin their journey. But for those in the middle, especially us who have just completed […]