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Top tips for coping with homesickness while at university

Top tips for coping with homesickness while at university

Posted on 5 April 2023 by Jasmine

Homesickness can be hard. It can limit your ability to adjust to university and enjoy your experience. However, despite it feeling really difficult to manage in the moment, homesickness can […]

Support services in the Centre for Student Life

Support services in the Centre for Student Life

Posted on 5 April 2023 by Catalina

As a prospective and current student, it is important to know that you will be supported throughout your student life. A big part of the services offered sit within Cardiff […]

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. […]

Castles to visit in Cardiff

Castles to visit in Cardiff

Posted on 3 April 2023 by Jasmine

As the capital city of the country with more castles per square mile than any other county in Europe, there are unparalleled adventures for history lovers and adventurers alike. Perfect […]

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 […]

University resources when you have concerns about your mental health

University resources when you have concerns about your mental health

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Muskaan

University is often portrayed as a glam and glorious time of our lives. While this is true to a certain extent, what doesn't get seen is the wide range of […]