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Preparing for university: what to bring

Preparing for university: what to bring

Posted on 2 May 2023 by Jasmine

Preparing for university can be daunting. For most, this is your first time living away from home and being responsible for yourself. This blog aims to help you with tips […]

Charity shopping in Cardiff

Charity shopping in Cardiff

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Lillian

Let's talk charity shopping. If you are looking for inexpensive clothes, books, houseware, etc... and want to give back to the community, charity shopping is definitely for you.  Charity shopping […]

Creating the perfect schedule

Creating the perfect schedule

Posted on 5 April 2023 by Jasmine

University can be a stressful time. With countless readings, assignments and possibly a part time job to balance, it can be hard to create the perfect schedule to make the […]

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. […]

Making sense of the university application process

Making sense of the university application process

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Applying to university was one of the biggest stresses I had as a teenager. It sounded so unrealistic, abstract and difficult. Who would accept me? Would I get the right […]

Second year housing for international students

Second year housing for international students

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Muskaan

Finding second-year housing is one of the most tiring yet exhilarating experiences that we, as students, go through. I say this because I remember how worried everybody was when we […]

Top tips to keep to your budget and make money go further while at university

Top tips to keep to your budget and make money go further while at university

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Keeping to a budget at university can be a challenge. From trying to keep up with the lifestyle of friends to wanting to experience the most of the city, this […]

Best ways to find out about university if you can’t attend an Open Day

Best ways to find out about university if you can’t attend an Open Day

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Moving to university can be a young person's biggest challenge. New people, new surroundings and a lot of new responsibilities that you’re not used to. That is why making the […]

Writing a university-style essay

Writing a university-style essay

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Writing your first few university essays can be a challenge as this is your first attempt at bridging the gap between your college/school work and university-level assignments. From helping you […]